I just acquired one out of curiosity more than any other reason and I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised. In the early 2000's I did buy a customized 1322 from mountain air and shot it quite a bit but then I went back to the springers. I had been tempted on several occasions to hit the buy button on new Benjamín's and used Sheridan's but never took the bait until now. I don't know what it was, a weak moment or the fact that there were several offerings but it's mine now and I have to say I'm happy I did.
It's the first multi pump rifle for me, even as a kid I never got a chance to handle one. I had heard stories about the legendary Sheridan's but never knew anyone who owned one. I must say I'm impressed with this rifle. I know it probably pales in comparison with a Sheridan as far as quality goes but I gotta say this bad boy isn't too shabby either. One aspect of it is that it wasn't a safe queen. It's a gun that has seen some action but not abused. It has some scuffs and nicks but no serious dents or cracks. The bluing is about 85% and from across the room the woodwork looks good enough to get your attention. The carbine has character, it's the only gun in my collection I've given a name... Butch. He looks like the kid in the schoolyard everyone knows can handle himself.
At 20 yards it'll rip right through both sides of a Progresso soup can with 8 pumps. I have to admit it does give you a workout which is why it will never replace my hw50s 20 cal
It's the first multi pump rifle for me, even as a kid I never got a chance to handle one. I had heard stories about the legendary Sheridan's but never knew anyone who owned one. I must say I'm impressed with this rifle. I know it probably pales in comparison with a Sheridan as far as quality goes but I gotta say this bad boy isn't too shabby either. One aspect of it is that it wasn't a safe queen. It's a gun that has seen some action but not abused. It has some scuffs and nicks but no serious dents or cracks. The bluing is about 85% and from across the room the woodwork looks good enough to get your attention. The carbine has character, it's the only gun in my collection I've given a name... Butch. He looks like the kid in the schoolyard everyone knows can handle himself.
At 20 yards it'll rip right through both sides of a Progresso soup can with 8 pumps. I have to admit it does give you a workout which is why it will never replace my hw50s 20 cal
