I pulled the trigger (pun intended) on a refurb 1377 from R&L Airguns. I am looking forward to it getting here, and starting the upgrade process. After much reading over the last few weeks, I felt like the 13xx series was the smart choice for fun and versatility. I am sure it will beat the pants off my old Auto Air II, LOL!
Tim
1377 are great guns with lots of small options for improvements.
Make sure you shoot it for awhile when you first get it to be sure the barrel is in good shape. That also gives you a good opportunity to get to know your gun and sort of decide on what path you want to take for improvements.
You will also find that lots of guys keep them stock because right out of the box they are very accurate shooters.
Carl
Exciting times ahead!
If you plan to do any power mods, it's not a bad idea to chrony it in stock form to have a base.
Let the finger pinching begin!
ur gonna love it ... :-*
I like your thinking, my first 1377 ;D good for you and congrats. So what's your plans for it ?
Mike
BEST. AIRGUN. EVER. :-*
Plans...Hmm...first I am gonna drool over it, then wipe it off and check it over real good, then I am gonna shoot shoot it and get to know it.
I want to build a mild carbine, with a detachable stock. Something reliable and useful for target shooting and for small game. The steel breech is a given, and then I am gonna look hard at a piston and valve. I am undecided about barrel length, since portability is gonna be important.
I need to beg, borrow or buy a chrony for sure.
I started to pull the trigger on one, but with almost $20 for shipping, it is the same price as I can get one at WallyWorld, and it is not Refurbished! ........John ???
Well, R&L is quick to ship. I just checked the tracking and it is already at my local post office, so it should be here today. tnpaw, had I been able to get one in my local Walmart, I would have, but they were not in stock...seems they have been grabbed up by folks around here, much like other things in the sporting goods department.
They do still have pellets and other airguns, but the 1377 has not been on the shelves in a while according to the employees there.
With the speed of shipping from R&L, I am glad I chose to buy from them. From what I have read here and on other forums, they are great to do business with, so I am happy with my decision.
I am headed to a gunshow in town in a bit, so with any luck I will have several new toys to play with this afternoon ;)
I gotta say, I am impressed! The 1377 I got shoots great! I was hoping for a black stock one, but got brown instead..but that's OK. It didnt take long to get it sighted in, though I do need a bench rest of some sort to spend some more time with it.
After sighting it two handed, I decided to just spend some time plinking and getting to know it. Clothespins didn't have a chance!
Before I go to crazy with mods, I do want a stock. I would like to have a detachable stock, so I need to see whats available, or make my own. I need to look at the parts breakdown for the gun and see if I can press my 3D printer into service to make an adapter for a stock :)
You might want to consider the Crosman 1399 stock and there new 1389-025 pump arm. Both are black pieces and really make the 1377 an easier to shoot gun and lots more comfortable.
Carl
Crosman has their stock for less than $12, if you call the order in ($26+ about $10 shipping online). While your at it you can get the black grips and forearm for about $13 more and $4 shipping for the whole parts order. They also have the smooth black grips from the 1701P.
Phone 1-800-724-7486
Forearm 1389-025
Stock 1399A001
Right Grip 1700-032
Left Grip 1700-031
Awesome info guys. Thanks! Looks like I will be calling Crosman Monday!
Quote from: iflyos on March 03, 2013, 02:25:31 AM
Awesome info guys. Thanks! Looks like I will be calling Crosman Monday!
If you call Crosman monday, don't forget to get you 5 or 6 transfer port seals. If you are going to mod. you'll need them.
number is 130-036
Good point on the seals, thanks. Are there any other spare parts I should have on hand?
Today I am gonna do something for a bench rest, whether I fab one up, or I just raid the wife's fabric supply and sew up some rice bags.
I also need to locate a steel breech, and spend some time learning more about pistons and valves.
Quote from: iflyos on March 03, 2013, 12:47:12 PM
Are there any other spare parts I should have on hand?
Get yourself a few safety balls and springs
Quote from: iflyos on March 03, 2013, 12:47:12 PM
Good point on the seals, thanks. Are there any other spare parts I should have on hand?
Here's some helpful sources for the modder enthusiast:
machine screws, ball bearings, springs, drill bits, taps, extractors, etc:
http://www.mcmaster.com/# (http://www.mcmaster.com/#)
Orings - the best prices, and selection I've found:
http://www.theoringstore.com/ (http://www.theoringstore.com/)
This stuff is so much fun....
I just got done ordering/ receiving those exact same parts listed above. $10.84 for the stock, $8.75 for the fore arm, $1.74 per grip. It took about 2 1/2 weeks for it to ship.