Beeman P17

[Frank in Fairfield]

Excellent

 

[drpietrzak]

Late to this party but I love mine. If I am shooting 50-feet or less it delivers.

 

[lwm211]

This is my earlier post about easier loading modification.

• Oct 14, 2022

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I found this mod I performed makes loading easy beans with the Air Venturi pellet pen. Makes it a straight into the end of the barrel loading procedure. Make approximately a 1/2" diameter hole right at the bottom of the rear sight. ( picture #1 & 2) You will also have to relieve the shelf just behind the rear sight screw nut, (picture #3) this can be all be accomplished with a Dremel or a rat tail file.Will only take a few minutes because you are only removing plastic material. (Picture #4) shows straight in with pellet pen ------SURE MAKES LOADING A LOT EASIER

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[iAMzehTOASTY1]

This is my earlier post about easier loading modification.

• Oct 14, 2022

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• #8

I found this mod I performed makes loading easy beans with the Air Venturi pellet pen. Makes it a straight into the end of the barrel loading procedure. Make approximately a 1/2" diameter hole right at the bottom of the rear sight. ( picture #1 & 2) You will also have to relieve the shelf just behind the rear sight screw nut, (picture #3) this can be all be accomplished with a Dremel or a rat tail file.Will only take a few minutes because you are only removing plastic material. (Picture #4) shows straight in with pellet pen ------SURE MAKES LOADING A LOT EASIER

e

Oooooo!!! I might do that too

 

[Simplemann]

I put a Hawke Red dot on the P-3 just to give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised. It actually helps with the closing Im assuming it might have to do with the weight of the Red Dot I put three fingers on the very edge near the rear sight and with a steady firm push (pistol on my thigh) it closes nice and smoothly.

 

[jockotobling]

My P17 has been tuned by the previous owner. It has a 9.25" barrel that looks like it came from a Crosman or similar. He did some trigger work, and it is very nice. There is also a short aluminum air stripper on the end that acts as a moderator with the side holes taped over. It shoots at about 400fps with regular H&N match pellets. It's a fun shooter!

 

[maxtrouble]

@lwm211 - That is a really good idea. I will have to look into that.

 

[KWK]

The P17 has a surprisingly good two stage trigger. Not the greatest but certainly not the worst either. I think it will get better with a 500 pellet break in period. Damn good trigger for the price, everyone should have one of these. They do have a little crack to them, I was surprised. Will have to shoot it over a chrony and see how fast they are going.

I agree, loading is not the easiest. There is a trick to balancing a pellet on your finger to make loading a little easier. Have to keep an open hand when closing or something is going to get pinched. The good news is you will only do it once if ever.

I worked the trigger on one and it is extremely good.
I would rather shoot a Gamo Compact all day. V10. Trigger is good enough after tune. Better grip and much easier cocking same power. I wouldn’t pay $250 for one though. Last one I bought was $125 lnib.

 

[KWK]

Only handling difference between my p17 and both my p3 is the p3”s slightly harder to cock. All amazing triggers. You have to adjust them right.

 

[WECSOG]

This is my earlier post about easier loading modification.

• Oct 14, 2022
• Add bookmark
• #8

I found this mod I performed makes loading easy beans with the Air Venturi pellet pen. Makes it a straight into the end of the barrel loading procedure. Make approximately a 1/2" diameter hole right at the bottom of the rear sight. ( picture #1 & 2) You will also have to relieve the shelf just behind the rear sight screw nut, (picture #3) this can be all be accomplished with a Dremel or a rat tail file.Will only take a few minutes because you are only removing plastic material. (Picture #4) shows straight in with pellet pen ------SURE MAKES LOADING A LOT EASIER

e

Great idea! I just ordered a Venturi pellet pen so I can try it.