Air rifle Crosman 1077: characteristics, review, reviews

A considerable number of different companies are engaged in the production of pneumatic shooting units and accessories for them. One of the largest manufacturers of blowguns is the American company Crosman Corporation. According to experts, this manufacturer occupies a leading position not only in the United States, but throughout the world. In 1994, the company's designers developed and soon patented the Crosman 1077 gas-cylinder air rifle. In the same year, mass production of this rifle unit began. Judging by numerous consumer reviews, this wind model, due to its very impressive appearance and high technical characteristics, is in very high demand. A review of the Crosman 1077 air rifle is contained in this article.

Description

Various materials are used in the production of the Crosman 1077 4.5 mm air rifle (see the article for a photo of this model). 80% of parts are plastic. Durable polyamide is used to make the stock, receiver and main spare parts of the trigger mechanism; polystyrene and flexible polypropylene are used for the rifle magazine and some trigger parts. The dispenser, judging by the reviews of the owners, is too large in volume and is made of zinc alloy, the 12-gram CO2 cylinder and the receiver are made of brass.

The rifle is equipped with a thin-walled steel barrel, which has 9 right-hand rifling. The sighting devices are an open front sight and a rear sight, which can be adjusted in two planes: by means of two screws with a longitudinal slot. Lead bullets, which are used for shooting, are contained in the store. Similar drum-type clips can be found in military weapons. The design advantage of such a store is that it is equipped with a rotating mechanism, through which the drum is fixed.

In the event of a breakdown, this very important part of the trigger mechanism is replaced with a similar one. A rifle with a fairly reliable safety. The trigger mechanism works with self-cocking. In order to prevent accidental shooting, the gun was equipped with a trigger interceptor (interceptor). Thanks to this design feature, a shot will not occur if the air gun is dropped on the ground with the safety activated.

Air rifle Crosman 1077 - owner reviews

Although this rifle is made primarily of plastic, there are no complaints about its reliability. All critical pneumatic parts are made from polyamide with very impressive strength characteristics. Polypropylene and polystyrene are used only in minor components.

The stock is very light - this is not always a plus: as soon as you add an optical sight, the Crosman 1077 begins to “fall” to the side. This is due to the loss of stability due to a shift in the center of gravity. However, thanks to the resourceful owners of this rifle, there is a way out of the situation. It is enough to fill the butt with lead shot and construction foam. This will correct the imbalance.

If we talk about the barrel, it is thin-walled, made of steel. The rifling inside is right-handed, there are 9 of them. There is also a false barrel, which sometimes leads to play between them. Regarding accuracy: tests show the following results. At a distance of up to 30 m, the figures reach 23 mm. When shooting is carried out at a distance of 10 m, the numbers do not exceed the threshold of 5 mm. The weapon is charged using standard CO2 cartridges (12 grams). They are located in the forend - using a screw. The main thing is to remember to remove the empty container that was installed at the factory. It was inserted solely to verify proper operation.

There is a specific feature of the functioning of the press: it is better not to use excessive force, otherwise the puncture mechanism will be damaged. You need to act carefully. The clip drums, which are integrated into the magazine imitation, hold 12 bullets.

Crosman 1077 is sold freely, without licenses. However, judging by the reviews, it is better to have a certificate with you. If you did not receive a certificate upon purchase, you can print it out.

You can also watch a short video of this rifle being “shot”, so to speak, “through the eyes of the owner.”

And finally, we have collected several reviews from the forums so that you can finally form your own opinion regarding this weapon.

It’s good for children, for fragile girls with no shooting experience, and good for shooting with beer and barbecue. Small, no recoil, light. Another plus for her is that she is very quiet. The construction is flimsy. I still can’t put mine together after disassembling it, because it’s a chore to put it together; I don’t want to bother with it. Everything inside is cheap and obviously not durable. I don’t really like the idea of a false barrel on which there are also sights on the rifle. The rifle's trigger is terrible. My sample was rejected from the store. Yes, and it would have more power. To be honest, there is nothing there even for 4000 rubles, but in general, for Americans it costs 65 dollars. In general, the rifle is interesting and should be in your arsenal.

rats have been in use for a couple of years now. no complaints. By the way. the striker is weighted with an ordinary self-adhesive weight from a tire store. its weight is adjusted with a regular knife.

Hello dear owners of 1077. I re-read the FSE more than once. I think about it. Well, it can’t be like that because you can’t lift the barrel up and stab at it steadily. and went and bought this device to spite everyone. I took this seriously. fse sawed drilled weighted bored the spring strengthened. I put a big rubber on it. everything as taught here. OPA. the stone flower does not come out. AMBUSH. It's impossible to shoot from such a thing. The fire is now being put out. It turned out to be a rare mess. I broke my head. tired of it. quit. I haven’t been suitable for six months. Then it got boring in the winter. PA LU CHI ELK. Now shooting from this device is only a pleasure. iii. All these APAs are stupid. except for boring the combat valve and heating. FSE returned to store condition.

About the strengths of the pneumatic

Judging by numerous consumer reviews, the Crosman 1077 4.5 mm air rifle has the following advantages:

Light weight. In addition, the weapon is quite compact.
A very quiet shot.
Quite durable construction, despite the fact that metal and plastic are used as materials in production. According to the owners, the characteristics of the Crosman 1077 air rifle are at a fairly high level for a weapon of this class.
Good combat accuracy.
Owners have the opportunity to install optics on the Crosman 1077 air rifle.

Model with high quality workmanship. Judging by the reviews, this blowgun is pleasant to hold in your hands.
Multi-charge oven. The recharging procedure is quick, which is highly appreciated by the owners.
Pneumatic is relatively affordable. You can buy it for about 3 thousand rubles.

Design features

This model has certain design features. The device of nitro-piston pneumatics allows you to leave the bolt of the weapon in a cocked state for a fairly long period of time. In this case, there is no loss of shot acceleration and no other damage to the product is caused.

The presence of a two-stage trigger adjustment system deserves special attention.

The use of nitrogen in the piston allows you to get rid of double recoil during a shot, which makes the use of the weapon as comfortable as possible.

The rifle has a single-shot design. The reloading procedure is carried out by breaking the barrel. The latter is capable of dampening the vibration of the shot.

Special rifling located in the inner bore of the barrel spins the lead charge. Thanks to this, the initial speed of the bullet increases, and the resistance of the projectile to gusty winds and other precipitation increases. All this has a positive effect on improving range performance.

About the cons

Despite a number of undeniable advantages, the Crosman 1077 air rifle has the following disadvantages:

Due to its low weight, the blowgun often falls on its side during shooting. Due to this fact, owners who decide to use optics may have problems. Therefore, experts recommend equipping the gun with lightweight sights that have a low mount. Beginners can be advised to pay attention to the 4x20 type.
Some argue that this weapon does not have very good grip.
It may be difficult to clean the barrel.
Due to the fact that the design contains many plastic parts, the oven should be handled with the utmost care.
The barrel may vibrate during shooting.
Many owners complain that when screwing in the cylinder, the Crosman 1077 air rifle leaks gas. The reason for this is the drying out of the gasket. In this case, experts recommend pouring silicone oil into the barrel. After this, the weapon should be placed vertically and not touched for 30 minutes. The barrel should be facing up. In order for the oil to spread throughout the entire mechanism, you need to gently press the trigger several times. If after performing these steps the gas is still being released, the owner will have to get a new gasket.
The shooter is completely dependent on CO2 cylinders.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the rifle include:

Compact and light weight;
Quite durable construction, despite the presence of plastic;
Good shooting accuracy and low accuracy for a budget model;
An 11 mm base is provided for installing a dovetail optical sight;
Multiple charges, shooters also speak positively about the speed of weapon reloading;
Low cost, considered a budget option;
The semi-automatic firing mode is very convenient; during shooting you will not have to be distracted by cocking the spring.

Cons of Crosman 1077:

There are a lot of plastic parts in the design of the rifle; they must be disassembled and maintained very carefully;
Lack of rubber gasket on the butt, vibration of the barrel during the shot;
Dependence of weapons on CO2 cylinders - this incurs additional costs;
Poorly suited for hunting;

About performance characteristics

The Crosman 1077 air rifle has the following tactical and technical characteristics:

By type, this model belongs to the wind weapon.
Total length – 93.7 cm.
The oven weighs no more than 1.67 kg.
The caliber of the Crosman 1077 air rifle is 4 5 mm.
Store type ammunition. Shells in the amount of 12 pcs. are available in stores.
A gas cylinder containing CO2 is used as an energy source.
Shooting is carried out with lead bullets.

In a minute, a fired projectile covers a distance of 190 m.
The muzzle energy indicator is 33 J.
The oven is equipped with a rifled barrel.
Sights are presented entirely and with a front sight.

Repair and replacement of parts

With intensive use of any model of air gun, it may be necessary to carry out repair work or even completely replace some parts. In the case of the Crosman Trail NP 8-bt1k77snp rifle, most often it becomes necessary to install a new piston and gas spring.

To achieve maximum joint density, it is recommended to bore the back so that there are a few millimeters left before the pin. This way, the rings will not touch the stopper and get stuck in the magazine.

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About modifications

Several pneumatic models were created based on the Crosman 1077 blowgun:

1077CA. The stock of this rifle is gray. The kit included targets and special glasses. This model was produced only in 1995.
1077 SB. The stock color is black. The metal parts of the rifle were subjected to a chrome plating procedure. Production of this model lasted in 1996.
1077 W. Pneumatic manufactured in 1997. American walnut was used to make the stock.
1077LB and 1077LG. “Multi-colored” plywood was used as a raw material for the stock. American gunsmiths have been making these pneumatic rifle units from 2000 to the present day.

Purpose of the rifle

Given the fairly high initial speed of the bullet, the rifle can be used for various purposes. In particular, the weapon can be used for hunting small game.

Despite the sufficient power potential, such a gun can often be used for training or simple recreational shooting. They often resort to using such weapons during plinking classes.

The video shows target shooting with a Crosman Trail NP 8-bt1k77wnp rifle (with a wooden stock):

The main feature of the rifle is that the rifle is intended not only for shooting at static targets. Many people use this variation of pneumatic weapons to hit moving targets.

How to charge?

You need to start charging the oven by unscrewing the corrugated steel clamping screw, which is located under the barrel. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the screw is equipped with a soft and fine thread. If difficulties arise at this stage, you can use a screwdriver, for which there is a special recess on the screw head. A new rifle may have an empty bottle in the fore-end that can be easily shaken out. It may be that the gas cylinder is stuck to the seat in the inner part of the forend. In this case, two self-tapping screws and a screw are unscrewed, and then the entire stock is removed. Next, use a screwdriver to slightly pry out the stuck cylinder. After “piercing” the can, the magazine is loaded. Lead bullets are inserted from the side where there are no turning teeth.

Then you need to move the Lock lever to the forward position. As a result, a gap is formed into which a drum with teeth directed forward is inserted. Afterwards the lever should be moved back. If everything is done correctly, you will hear a characteristic click. Before shooting, use your index finger to remove the Cross Bolt safety. If it remains on, the trigger will be blocked. On the right side of the trigger guard there is a button labeled Push Fire. If you press the fuse, a fuse head with the inscription Push Safe will appear on the reverse side. It has red marks on it. To lock the trigger, simply press this knob.

Possible tuning and modernization

The need for work related to the modernization of a rifle may arise if there is a need to increase the power potential of the weapon. To achieve a positive result in resolving this issue, you can resort to using a more powerful spring or improve the sealing of all connections.

Another option for upgrading the rifle is modifying the trigger mechanism. This will improve the quality of shooting and make operation more comfortable.

The trigger sear is made of the hardest possible steel, but this element is stamped with fairly large roundings. If you cut them down a little, the quality of use will increase somewhat.

Moreover, in order to reduce free play, you can resort to using a washer. It is installed on the axis of the second sear. The presence of such a washer will not allow the trigger to fully straighten.

The stroke can be changed by using a longer adjusting screw. To make the descent as soft as possible, you can bend the spring in the direction of its weakening.