Davio's CCS 2300 KT

[Davio]

I know, I know.  I just got the 2400, but this WILL BE ALL for quite some time.

First, a picture (then a few comments and critiques).

[Davio]

I took the standard sight off and replaced it with the muzzle brake that was on the 2400. 

The MIM sight that I ordered with the 2400 but never installed is now installed on this 2300.

This gun has the "brass" trigger shoe that is physically identical to the black one I have on the 2400.  However,  the "brass" is a color shade that I am not fond of, so it needs to go back for a black one. I wonder how large a ration of grief I'll have getting that arranged with Crosman since they don't sell them individually, there is nothing really wrong with the part, etc.?  We will see.

Where I am tickled with the faux carbon fiber on the 2400, the black pistol grips on this 2300 are loosely fitting and hollow feeling / sounding.  RB walnut satin finish Sportsman grips are due tomorrow.  I figured the plastic grips would not be to my liking when I ordered.

Speaking of loosely fitting: the carbon fiber stock on the 2400 is also a bit loose.  I can easily move it a small amount.  I slightly tightened the screws and that helped a tad, but not completely.  I am hesitant to torque too much.  Maybe I can find a thread where somebody has a fix for this as I suspect it is common (since both of mine are both slightly loose).

This 2300 will get the UTG Leapers red/green dot sight, but I can't find the dovetail to Weaver adapters I ordered and received weeks ago.  They'll turn up as soon as I give up and order more.

This gun (and the 2400) will get a hollow bolt (Mellon) and PA (Art's Shack) soon. The Mellon bolt handles are cute in a pygmy-sized hand kind of way, but I'll get his larger brass ones soon.

Now I see how it is.  Two days of Crosman ownership and I already have one set of black plastic grips, one brass trigger shoe, two Mellon bolt handles and two Mellon PA's that I do not want or need.   

[JEBert]

Now I see how it is.  Two days of Crosman ownership and I already have one set of black plastic grips, one brass trigger shoe, two Mellon bolt handles and two Mellon PA's that I do not want or need.   

Not a problem.  There will always be guys that need parts.  The little things you don't need are easy to give away or sell unless you are trying to make money on them.  I have even sent small parts overseas to guys that have trouble getting stuff.  Plus I have a box or two of spare parts to keep my guns going if I lose or break something.
Cheers,

[BigErn]

Cool man congrats again on another new Crosman! You will always find a good use for spare parts.

[Crosshairs]

If you need a black trigger i have a few i can give you one if you want. I use the cloth type electrical tape on my sholder stocks, just wrap the grip frame with i small piece this will help alot.                               
                                           Mike 

[chongman]

Outstanding 

I also have a "unmolested" black trigger if you want it, and a pair of black grips 

[arkmaker †]

One sure fire fix for the stock wobble (if you're eyeball is straight enough) is to drill and tap a small hole in the bottom of the frame right through the bottom of the stock handle. Then countersink the stock hole and thread a flat head screw in with a dab of blue loc-tite. That will secure it once and for all. Here is the thread...about half way down there is a picture.

http://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,6737.msg69842.html#msg69842

[1377x]

congrats!

[jdub]

Now I see how it is.  Two days of Crosman ownership and I already have one set of black plastic grips, one brass trigger shoe, two Mellon bolt handles and two Mellon PA's that I do not want or need.   

Too funny!  I've never swapped a barrel in my life until the 2240 and now I have two extra barrels, springs all over the place, sight posts, front sights, etc., all over my bench.

Hey all you guys with the pristine black triggers.  I just picked up a 1322 project gun and it has a plastic trigger??    If one of you gentleman would like to sell one of those triggers please let PM me.  PayPal standing by.  I ordered $50 worth of parts from Crosman about an hour *before* this 1322 arrived.  D'oh! 

[RC1947]

Congrats on your new shooter. RC

[1377x]

plastic trigger huh
i have seen those on 1389's

[jdub]

plastic trigger huh
i have seen those on 1389's

Yeah, I knew it was a gun made from parts when I bought it.  The grip frame has the two-screw metal side plate.  Inside everything's normal but the trigger (a fellow forum member is taking care of that--thanks again!).  The tube is slim-screened 1322 or etched--whatever you call the style that is superficial and more desirable.  I'm very happy with it.

Sorry for the thread hijack!  Davio, I hope you're having as much fun with your new guns as I am with this one!

[Davio]

Sorry for the thread hijack!  Davio, I hope you're having as much fun with your new guns as I am with this one!

I represent that remark !     Hijack away.  Good stuff.  Thanks.

I am having a blast (no pun...) with them both.  Daughter brought Grandson over and said that the gun was all he had been talking about for two days.  I had already sighted the scope pretty close at about 25 yards.  We took turns shooting at a really thick-walled empty freon can.  This young man (Alex) is only 3 years old, but he hit the can on the third try and a couple of more after that. The look on his face was absolutely priceless when he rang it the first time. All his other shots were at least within 10" of the can. So in a matter of less than 30 minutes he knows three things: He knows that he can hit his target.  He knows to stand behind whoever is shooting... and he knows that the pellet gun can mess a can up pretty quick.

Daughters and Son took a few shots, then Wifey tries but the stock is way too long for her and she insists in using her left eye from a righthanded position.  Then, the magic moment: SWMBO states that she is a great shot with a pistol. So in the shop I go and out I come with the 2300 that she knew nothing at all about (even though she signed for both of them).  "So you got two guns?", she says grinning.  "Yep, me and Alex won't have to take turns." "So how much have you spent on guns?" (still grinning but with a pre-wince (for want of a better word)). "Way less than half what I spent on your anniversary present a couple of weeks ago." (July23rd).  Game, set, match.  LOL.

Oh, and she wore out the Sharpie marks I made on the steel door with her pistol shooting.  I better keep an eye on her.

She also said, "Seems like you could put more than one pellet in at a time".  OMG... stepped right in it.  So I say,"Oh, give me a little time and I can make both of them shoot ten in a row."  "Oh, that will be good".  I wanted to high five myself, but that would not be pretty to see.  You know what I mean...

Two bags of concrete for the outdoor shooting gallery posts going in tomorrow.  Great fun, indeed. It seems to be something everybody likes.  I do not go to shooting ranges.  What is a good height for a shooting "table"? 36" or 42"  Is there a "standard"?

[1377x]

did you get anything etched on it?

[Davio]

did you get anything etched on it?

Yes, as they say in the old country "You can't pass up free etching."

The 2300 reads *Grimes' 2300 KT Pistol*
The 2400 reads *Grimes' 2400 KT Carbine*