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Crosman air pistol - General => Crosman air pistol - General discussion => Topic started by: ajhuff on January 25, 2013, 11:22:19 PM

Title: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on January 25, 2013, 11:22:19 PM
It made it through the slush storm! Glad I have Amazon prime since it was packed inside a box, inside a box, inside a HUGE box big enough to send a sleeping bag.

I manage to get 5 shots in out in the nasty freezing drizzle. Loving it so far, lots to tweak and play with, EXCEPT! that front post sight. It might as well not be there with my eyes.  ???  Any suggestions from the experts for improvement?

Thanks,

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: chongman on January 25, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
Ahhh, what do you want to do, make it bigger in diameter?

Look around for some electrical wire, strip the insulation off and slide it on the post. Black/red/white etc. till you find something that works for you.
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: quickster47 † on January 25, 2013, 11:33:28 PM
I'm mounting a Williams peep sight on my 2300s.  Waiting on it to arrive.

If you've never used a peep sight you'll be amazed at the difference it makes in what you see.

Carl
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on January 25, 2013, 11:35:21 PM
Quote from: chongman on January 25, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
Ahhh, what do you want to do, make it bigger in diameter?

Look around for some electrical wire, strip the insulation off and slide it on the post. Black/red/white etc. till you find something that works for you.

Genius! Never would have though of that. Thanks!

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on January 25, 2013, 11:36:03 PM
Quote from: quickster47 on January 25, 2013, 11:33:28 PM
I'm mounting a Williams peep sight on my 2300s.  Waiting on it to arrive.

If you've never used a peep sight you'll be amazed at the difference it makes in what you see.

Carl

I have not so I will be eager to hear your report.

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: breakfastchef on January 26, 2013, 01:20:42 AM
Based on you mention of 'my eyes'...If you plan to continue using open sights, I can recommend the EyePal. It is an removable/repositionable aperture you can affix to perscription or shooting glasses.

http://www.eyepalusa.com/ (http://www.eyepalusa.com/)
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on January 26, 2013, 05:00:33 AM
Could this be attached behind on the barrel behind the muzzle brake?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Crosman-FIBER-OPTIC-FRONT-SIGHT-Fits-7-16-Bbl-2240-22XX-1322-13XX-2300-2400-/290846976451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b7d4a9c3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Crosman-FIBER-OPTIC-FRONT-SIGHT-Fits-7-16-Bbl-2240-22XX-1322-13XX-2300-2400-/290846976451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b7d4a9c3)

Feel free to respond by PM if this is a sensitive subject.

Thanks,

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: Fronzdan on January 26, 2013, 08:38:22 AM
You'd have to drill out the muzzle end of that sight to slip it on the barrel before the brake.  It'll look a little odd too, IMHO.  You might have a height issue too...the brake might be taller.
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: Tater on January 26, 2013, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: quickster47 on January 25, 2013, 11:33:28 PM
I'm mounting a Williams peep sight on my 2300s.  Waiting on it to arrive.

If you've never used a peep sight you'll be amazed at the difference it makes in what you see.

Carl

I've been having issues shooting a stock 1377 with open sights. I have bifocals and it's really hard to focus on the front sight, so I tried the peep (stock sights). Unfortunately, it didn't help one bit, it was actually worse.
You might want to try some type of basic peep before spending money if you haven't tried them before.

I think I'll have to try the eyepal breakfastchef linked.
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: KevinP on January 26, 2013, 10:49:59 AM
Quote from: breakfastchef on January 26, 2013, 01:20:42 AM
Based on you mention of 'my eyes'...If you plan to continue using open sights, I can recommend the EyePal. It is an removable/repositionable aperture you can affix to perscription or shooting glasses.

http://www.eyepalusa.com/ (http://www.eyepalusa.com/)

x2, works good for me   :-*
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on January 26, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
Much easier to see today in the daylight.  :) I still want more contrast so might try Chongman's wire trick.

But... this "muzzle brake," is it really just a decoration? It's not ported or anything. What purpose does it serve?

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: chongman on January 26, 2013, 07:55:11 PM
The CCS muzzle brake adds, somewhat, stability (controversial I know) to the muzzle end of the pistol and provides protection to the crown of the barrel. At the same time you get a cool factor.
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: JEBert on January 26, 2013, 08:09:33 PM
Also, the size of the aperture affects how much it sharpens the depth of field and how much light it lets through so you might want to experiment with different size apertures for different shooting applications and your eyes.
Cheers,
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: ajhuff on February 11, 2013, 01:31:23 AM
I found my solution:

(http://s12.postimage.org/exvwnhrxp/20130210_191737_2.jpg)

From Mountain Air Customs.

-AJ
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: arkmaker † on February 11, 2013, 02:46:33 AM
That Disco front site is sweet! Nice small diameter fiber and it glows bright. Good choice  :-*
Title: Re: My 2300S is here! but regarding the front post....
Post by: quickster47 † on February 11, 2013, 03:56:09 AM
Very resourceful on the fix and it looks like it belong there. Good job!  :-*

Carl