Most people will ask us guys why do you need so many guns, what's your answer.
I don't need so many, only one that works great, but the crosmantis bug hits and says, "buy it, buy it". And I just can't help myself. And the next thing I know I'm hitting the buttons and POOF! I have spent more money on an air gun I don't really need. It's just the OBSESSION to have more. And there is no known cure. ??? ??? ??? ???
Very nice collection Duck i think i might be responsible for some of the guns you bought and the other way around. That's another thing someone posts a really nice gun and everyone wants one it is a sickness ;D and there is no cure. I also thinks it's cool when it takes 20 minutes to decide what gun/guns to shoot. Even the cheap replicas are a blast to shoot no hunting or target shooters but still fun to shoot cans and bottles.
Mike
Quote from: Crosshairs on November 15, 2013, 02:53:13 AM
Most people will ask us guys why do you need so many guns, what's your answer.
"For the very same reason some folks collect coins, hummels, stamps, quilts ect. I like them. Plus I can shoot them. Why do you ask?"
:D I see your collection Mike and Duck's collection, and I don't feel nearly as sick! ;D :-*
Need ? :o It's just something you have to have .................. :-*
Nice collection Duck!!!
BIC...
Because
I
Can
My wife and I use that slogan with the "I" swapped with a "We"... BWC. Its is a very unique club that only a few of our friends can join as the kids are grown, no pets, dual income and we do what ever we want, when we want :-*
But in there lies the challenge to "control" my urges as I have the means and it is only $50 here, $100 there... but it does add up. And this forum does nothing but fuel it :D
all of the above probally
ped
I tell people I collect air guns like people that buy fishin lures that NEVER see any water, but I shoot mine. There is this little voice in the back of my mind that says Go buy more Go buy MORE and I can't help myself. It's like a drug habbit, when you get started you just can't stop! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Because at my level it is cheaper than amps and guitars... ???
I actually want to add just a couple to my sig
A 2200 will happen by may/june
as I can
A .20 pumper
I would like to in the next few years at some point , build,
A .25 pumper
A .30 pumper
If I run into any killer deals on a pumper might just go for it.
Quote from: Trophyhunter49 on November 15, 2013, 09:14:29 PM
I tell people I collect air guns like people that buy fishin lures that NEVER see any water, but I shoot mine. There is this little voice in the back of my mind that says Go buy more Go buy MORE and I can't help myself. It's like a drug habbit, when you get started you just can't stop! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yep.
As I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble & don't associate with loose women I need to spend my money somehow :P
Quote from: Paul55 on November 17, 2013, 05:07:30 PM
As I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble & don't associate with loose women I need to spend my money somehow :P
Agreed even my wife said that once i asked if she had a problem with me spending money on guns and other things like knives, coins and so on. She said you work for it spend it how you want and at least your not in the bar every night.
Mike
I have several because each gun has it's own specific purpose. For instance, my Diana 34 scoped out is great to target shoot with from the bench, but too heavy to carry in the field all day. So, an un-scoped 34P is light enough to walk with all day, and accurate enough to hunt squirrels with. My 13XX carbine is light, compact, maneuverable, and accurate, so it goes with me anytime my truck leaves home. It is a general knock around plinker/brush gun. These are just a few examples of why one is just not enough to fit the bill.
Bill in SC
alot of people laugh at my bb gun collection until i out shoot them and their powder burners or break out the condor and put holes in a 2x4. and i just shot twice as much as them for 1/2 the price. then they start to realize the fun in it. my wife just makes fun of me no matter what. she never will get it. my kids love to shoot with me and the fact i have built them all their own custom guns. :-*
Another thing with a bad back I can't take the PBs recoil for long so shooting AGs is not only fun and cheaper then PBs it keeps me sharp.
Mike
Quote from: Crosshairs on November 18, 2013, 12:51:30 PM
Another thing with a bad back I can't take the PBs recoil for long so shooting AGs is not only fun and cheaper then PBs it keeps me sharp.
Mike
Me too , Mike :-*
and the basic prinicples are the same. sight alignment, sight picture, slow steady squeeze!
Just read something about this. Something to the effect that just like you cant golf with one club you need an air gun for each purpose.
Most people will ask us guys why do you need so many guns, what's your answer.
There is no answer ... it is just what is is ... something that you can't fight ...
I have six, but want MORE!!!! I have three in mind. Two more Crosmans and a Dragon Claw. I want a Marauder .22 rifle, 357 pistol, and the Dragon Claw rifle. On the expensive side for two of them, but since I don't party or drink anymore, I can save up and buy them :-* This site and my husband is fueling my addiction ..... Hi, I'm Laurie and I'm an AG addict. Do they have meetings for this ? :D ;D
As for the question, "Because I can" :P ;D
Those that ask the question usually don't understand any answer you provide because they have a closed mind. What it really takes is getting them to shoot an airgun for a while and then they get hooked and before they know it, they are one of us.
Carl
I also like to have the different versions of the same gun such as a crosman 38T 38C in both calibers and lengths.
Mike
And the thrill of taking the older guns and making them work again. I have repaired 3 so far this mouth. :-\ :-\ 2 Crosman 1300 and the Daisy 722 I bought from Rich. :-\ :-\ :-\
That is so true Mr Duck i love getting them broken shooters going again good point bro. I'm repairing maybe my 12th 38C to resell i paid 25 bucks for it and got the seal kit for 19 bucks. Already have a buyer for 120.00.
Mike
Hi Madduck, how does the Crosman 1300 compare to the 1377 in terms of power and pumping effort? I am always thrilled with older guns. The 1300 grip has a much better appeal than the current's.
You have apples and oranges here. The 1300 is .22cal and the 1377 is .177 cal. Now if you were say, getting 450 fps out of your 1377 and you put a 22 barrel on it, it probably would drop down to about 350 fps. This is just an illustration, OK, not fact but that is what usually happens. My 1300 #1, with the trigger shoe, will bury a Hobby pellet in my pine cupboard door at about 18ft. It works. The pumping effort is good and strong. I have to wrap my fingers over the barrel in order to close the forearm. I can't find any info. anywhere, but I think you do not want to pump the 1300 over 8 times. Kind of like the 1322, but only has a 7 1/2" barrel. I like it. :-\ :-\
Here's the link to the original owners manual for the 1300 http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/crosman/1300/C1300-OM.pdf (http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/crosman/1300/C1300-OM.pdf)
It doesn't seem to have info on "max" pumps but... it states that "6 pumps" are all that is needed for 25 ft. target shooting.
My guess is 8 pumps is max.
Thanks BDS, I saw that too. I also saw Brutuz only pump his up 8 times. So, when I shoot them, I only got to 6 pump. If I needed more power, I would get out my 2200 magnum. ;) ;)
Hi Mud,
Would you mind giving a simple internal comparison of the 1300 valve with the 1377's. I am just wondering does the 1300's potency come primarily from the flap-top piston or from the internal? Thanks,