I have looked at this pistol till I was blue in the face... then last night I found a cool tactical scope in my closet that I thought would look good sitting atop this pistol. From all of my searches, looks like I can't go wrong with a purchase, so Pyramyd Air has yet more of my monies... I can't wait!
Originally I had looked at getting a big bore rifle, but I feel that I will get more use from the 1701P... do you owners of the 1701P have any regrests? My guess is no.
I've had my 1701P since they were first available and must say that I have never regretted getting it and have actually thought about another one. It is that good of a gun. Lots of things you can do with it but what I really enjoy is just shooting it lots and lots.
Carl
That is good to hear, as I am kind of psyched about the purchase. Nice display stand, and great set up. Do you shoot from this set up as well, or is this just for storage and display?
That stand is just for storage and display purposes. I usually build one for each gun so I can keep them out. But then I cover them to keep the dust and other debris off them. Go figure...
I know you will love the 1701P when you get it. I enjoy shooting it as much as my .177 M-Rod and my Marauder pistol.
Carl
Quote from: quickster47 on September 16, 2011, 06:02:28 PM
That stand is just for storage and display purposes. I usually build one for each gun so I can keep them out. But then I cover them to keep the dust and other debris off them. Go figure...
I know you will love the 1701P when you get it. I enjoy shooting it as much as my .177 M-Rod and my Marauder pistol.
Carl
I may have a little modification work ahead of me, as I hope to tune it to use the pistol for pistol field target. But I will shoot the snot out of it before I open it up... and wait for any warranties to pass.
Carl - thats an interesting scope mount. It looks like loading pellets are easy. Any other pros? Any cons?
Quote from: AZAG on September 16, 2011, 10:59:40 PM
Carl - thats an interesting scope mount. It looks like loading pellets are easy. Any other pros? Any cons?
Works great for loading pellets, plenty of room. Plus, when and if you use the Taco hold you have plenty of room to hold the scope.
Carl
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00170ZZSO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2U0512136ZIU7 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00170ZZSO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2U0512136ZIU7)
I have a scope on my 1377. Its a little top heavy but what really bugs me is loading pellets is a pain. I was thinking of going back to open sights or possibly a rd. now I have a third option.
Hey carl, here shortly you may have to build a new display for that gun. the Black Walnut 10m grips will not fit in that little frame. lol
J.Austin
I ordered a set of tall rings with my pistol purchase, and if that does not work, I have a Williams blade site to use.
Quote from: Joshua A on September 17, 2011, 04:58:12 AM
Hey carl, here shortly you may have to build a new display for that gun. the Black Walnut 10m grips will not fit in that little frame. lol
J.Austin
Yep got new plans in the works and cutting a new pieces. It will be a little more oriented as a display stand for one of my prized possessions.
Carl
Make it worth your time to cut a few extra pieces, I'll buy a kit from you... just put the parts in a box, and I'll assemble them from your picture... what say ye?
Quote from: DRAGON64 on September 19, 2011, 02:08:10 PM
Make it worth your time to cut a few extra pieces, I'll buy a kit from you... just put the parts in a box, and I'll assemble them from your picture... what say ye?
I can do that. Are you going to keep the OEM grips or go to something different? Although I might try and make it grip independent which would be the best route.
Carl
Something like this one but not quite so exotic but at least gives the general idea.
Carl
Quote from: quickster47 on September 19, 2011, 02:10:47 PM
I can do that. Are you going to keep the OEM grips or go to something different? Although I might try and make it grip independent which would be the best route.
Carl
OEM for now, but I would like to get some Walnut target grips in the not to distant future.
Quote from: quickster47 on September 19, 2011, 02:14:18 PM
Something like this one but not quite so exotic but at least gives the general idea.
Carl
Looks good...so when are you going to put the TALL riser on shorty? ;D
wow...am i ever impressed..
free floating barrel ?
i started with something i needed for a hobby, to keep my mind and body busy on the low cost, and found myself needing a 2nd job for a wish list...
actually, im quite content reading about your guys new stuffs for a while, i want to master the 1377 for a year first, then i will expand to something like the 1701, or marauder, or ? (ok, i may need a rifle soon for the target shoots)...
8)
Yes the barrel on the 1701P floats but you could also do that to your 13XX or 22XX guns by adding two additional set screws to the long steel breech. Presuming you have replaced the plastic breech with a long steel breech. See the picture I attached below. It takes a half hour to do the drilling and tapping of the holes, plus two additional set screws and then you can do away with the barrel band and have a free floating barrel.
Also, usually the after market breechs will have at least two set screws and some three, I think.
Carl
Okay dragon master, this is my first cut at a new 1701P stand. If you want it, it's yours for $12 plus shipping.
Let me know.
As you can see it sets up enough that it should accommodate any set of grips.
Carl
And two more of the stand by itself. The gun just slips into the wood. The front of the air tube sliding into the hole in the wood and supported by the rear stanchion.
Carl
Forgot to mention that it comes apart and is held together with three screws.
Carl
Looks good to me, how would you like to settle up? I can paypal plus 3%, just let meknow what you need for shipping... My pistol arrived, so I have been playing :)
Give me a zip code and I can figure shipping.
Carl
PayPal will be good.