Crosman 1377 Air Pistol- Hard to Pump?

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ronto

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I received the NIB 1377 a few days ago and wow, is this airgun hard to pump. I don't see how a kid could pump it. I regularly curl 30 lbs so I'm not a weakling.

So it must be the "technique" I'm missing. The method shown in the owners manual doesn't seem to make pumping any easier and I really have to struggle even on the first pump.

What pumping "technique" do you use and is this normal for the 1377?

Thank you for the input.
 
Go visit the "yellow forums", become a member and enter "1377" or "1377 hard to pump" in the search engine... read for days or until your eyes bleed.

There is a whole world of 1377 lovers, haters, users and modifiers out there. Writings by "B.B. Pelletier"... aka Tom Gaylord, via the Pyramyd Air Report is another place to look.

Cheers,
C
 
I don't think of it as being hard to pump, but I suppose it's not super easy.

If you pump it all the way up every time that would get pretty tiring--I usually shoot mine at 4 or 5 pumps when I'm just punching paper.
 
I usually only pump it twice, so it's not a big deal.

Is it properly oiled?

It sounds like maybe a spring piston or CO2 air pistol might work out better for you.
 
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