redial Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi, I haven't owned an air pistol for many a year. It was a BSA Scorpion from the late 70's. Looking for something to do some tin cans and we have the occasional rat visit the garden. I have read the Crosman pushes out 5.5 power. Any advice or recomendations please. Thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Great fun. Powerful, accurate and endlessly customisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Yep cheap .simple .accurate .plenty of power. Around 5 fpe (which is great for a co2 pistol .) Indestructible. Can get a silencer on the end if you want .And there hasnt been a gun ever produced that even comes close to how customizable they are endless options . I have a 2240 and a 1377 atm. Although capable of rats up to say 10 yds.the rifle version 2250 and 2250xl would make around 8-9 fpe and be more accurate and longer range .pop a scope on top and 25 yds will be on the cards . They ate still cheap .light and short And still work on a single co2 capulet So as simple as it can be . Id reccomend a small cheap 4x32 . Perfect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Then there is the smk victory cp2 pistol / rifle . 2 in one for around £200 Excellent choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbriar Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) I've got a 2250 (yes, I know it's not the same), but you couldn't pay me enough to part me from it - fettled and fiddled to push Bisley Mags at 9ft/lb's.. Whenever it appears, there's a queue to have a go ! Tremendous fun ! Great guns - cheap, accurate and very, very easily modified and upgraded ! Edited May 1, 2019 by Blackbriar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 hello, you realy need something around 6 FT llb plus for rats, then there is the CO 2 capsules, i think i got 30 shots with mine many years ago, and not so good in winter, saying that the CP 2 looks good, or dare i say a PCP, seems a lot for just some plinking, but these pistols can be addictive in a fettle and fiddle, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 As written above, they are accurate, cheap to buy and robust. The only downside as far as I'm concerned is that they are very loud. I use mine to despatch live-trapped rats and squirrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Don't crossman do a single pump pistol that will do 5ftlbs? 1377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Yes i have one and very capable on rats out to 15 yds 2240 and 1377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ultrastu said: Yes i have one and very capable on rats out to 15 yds 2240 and 1377 hello, the one on the left was my first ratter, pistol in right hand red torch in other hello, let us know what you decide to buy Redial ? Edited May 1, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1377, is tempting me. Thanks for all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) hello, look on the GMAC CUSTOM PARTS LTD web site ? just about everything on Crosman pistols/air rifle, spares/repairs, etc etc, not forgetting Crosman Pellgun oil. Edited May 2, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 This is mine . With a stock that i made fit . It makes 5 fpe easy and is great on rats etc . And no co2 to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Really good gun, if you want to consider another option the Webley Alecto in 177 is potent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 How about an old school Wembley tempest or hurricane (or typhoon of you can find an old one that resembles a hurricane and not the newish not so good kind). Great fun to shoot and will sort a rat out if you can hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 What about another scorpion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 21 hours ago, GingerCat said: How about an old school Wembley tempest or hurricane (or typhoon of you can find an old one that resembles a hurricane and not the newish not so good kind). Great fun to shoot and will sort a rat out if you can hit it. Tempests make about 2.5 to 3 fpe depending on cal . Not enough for a rat even with a perfect head shot .i have one .ive tried it doesnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 The new(ish) tempest or the older original one? I've had the older one and the original typhoon that resembles the hurricane but with smaller grips and both were around 4-4.5ftlbs. Recoiled nicely and once used to were pretty accurate. Not as accurate as the 1377 but neither required pumping up. If the pumping up doesn't put him off it would make a more accurate ratter at sensible ranges. All were nice to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) I remember reading that some of the first BSA Scorpion pistols were coming out of the factory at around 9lb. I am guessing that would be mid 70's. Edited May 22, 2019 by redial Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 That does not surprise me at all. Ive never cronoed it, I will later. I only bought it as they were used in James bond 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 hello, i had a 2240 , the price of C 0 2 capsules and shooting in winter did make the pistol a short time using until i bought my first PCP rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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