trying to decide but leaning heavily towards the 1701 , used , and i see both at the same (apx.) price .
i shoot targets so power does not enter this decision .
i shoot targets so power does not enter this decision .
N/A ??????????? P-rod or 1701
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I had both. The 1701p is fantastic for paper punching. The prod is heavy and perform well with a stock turned into a a sweet carbine. Both nice and you can't go wrong with either. Get both, they may not be around long.
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The 1701 (if new) comes with two different TP. One gets a bunch of shots at around 500fps.
Single shot. The pressure gauge sticks out from the receiver and is not protected.
The PRod is more robust and is magazine fed.
I have had them all.
The PRod is my only PCP.
Single shot. The pressure gauge sticks out from the receiver and is not protected.
The PRod is more robust and is magazine fed.
I have had them all.
The PRod is my only PCP.
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Thanks good info . to me the p-rod is LARGE not really a pistol , but then like you say built well . @ 79+ i shoot mostly rested and most of the time i would shoot both guns rested .
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yes and then there is the RAW tm1000 pistol , again large > which is on my mind for a long time .
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The 1701 is a sweet shooter right from the factory. A Williams rear sight or a red dot is needed, comes with a front post only. Many aftermarket grips are available, the stock grips are meh. I use mine for a basement shooter. Fifty shots per fill and the RWS Basic Diabolo green can wadcutters work very well.
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I have a P rod that has a drop-down bottle conversion on it and regulated and it's set up as a carbine for my son but to be honest not impressed with the accuracy. I've tried all types and weights and it is sub 20 no matter what the pellet but too many flyers. The barrels been thoroughly cleaned and let it in and just not impressed. it's fine for plinker and close pesting but that's about it. I got it for him to use somewhat in field target but too many flyers. I won't own another one
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Depends on these preferences and considerations-
Pistol-sized pistols, or hawglegs?
Power, or shot-count? (although the 1701 is easily tripled in power)
.177, or .22?
Pellet and air expense/investments.
And last, but not least...
Wife's preference.
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Pistol-sized pistols, or hawglegs?
Power, or shot-count? (although the 1701 is easily tripled in power)
.177, or .22?
Pellet and air expense/investments.
And last, but not least...
Wife's preference.
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The P-Rod's size and weight are an advantage for shooting tight groups from any kind of rest.
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Although I've not had flier issues with my P-Rod, no surprise that any individual specimen of any airgun (model) has a mind of its own. My P-Rod pistol averages 1" groups at 50 yards regular as clock-work from bench-rest. These three, 35 yard, five-shot groups were from sitting in a brush blind, shooting off a bipod with a 2-7X pistol scope.
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Sounds like a rabbit hole to me! Maybe get a new barrel? Breech upgrade? I am sure there is a fix available.
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I have both,the 1701 is great the way it is,it is more accurate than the Prod.The Prod is accurate and a repeater plus .22.I have 4 Prods,because I love them,2pistols and two carbine type.....the 1701 is bone stock.....I love it also....Prod more fun,1701 ,just shot it and try to hole in hole at 25yards,it is that good, And let me say this 1701 are very hard to get, Prods are easier,so get the 1701 now,a Prod later,you will love both,um was that a run-on sentence.
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I’m just finishing up my P-Rod build, it’s amazing what’s out there for these and the Crosman variants, needs a nice scope, it’s just a Amazon £50 special on there at the mo…
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I might jump down P-Rod rabbit hole this winter. Looks like there are so many ways to mod them. I have also been looking at the finished product from AR. Looks timeless.
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.177 Lothar Walther Comp Barrel 12 fpe with 10.5 and 10.3g Recommended Regulated 3300 psi max fill 30 regulated shots per fill Airgun Revisions single shot tray None gauged similar to a regulated 1720t Passes all AAFTA Rules and Regulations out of the box Competition ready Left and right side…
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Prod was my first PCP and I still have it. Never had any accuracy problems with it or a flier problem. Very solid gun! It was my main squeeze for many years before going down the rabbit hole. I would buy another if I didn’t already have one! 
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All of mine seem to try to be rifles.
the 1720 and 1701 are my favorite. The Prod barrel had to go so I fit a Mrod Walther to it. Set up to run JTS 18.8 wadcutters just under 700fps.
I have worked on the stock barrel and removed a burr at the port. I need to fix the leade, it mauls the pellet when chambered. I have a second Prod that shoots exactly the same. And mauls the pellet the same. All my Walther, 177 or 22, chamber easily and do not damage the pellet.
I upped the power on the 1701 by drilling the tp to exactly between the 1701 and 1720. That puts a 7.5 gr just under 600 for 25 or so shots.
I put the Prod shroud on and am making a set of baffles that are cone top like an Mrod instead of flat. If that works it won’t need the mod.
if you are just shooting paper. I would go 1701 every time.
the 1720 and 1701 are my favorite. The Prod barrel had to go so I fit a Mrod Walther to it. Set up to run JTS 18.8 wadcutters just under 700fps.
I have worked on the stock barrel and removed a burr at the port. I need to fix the leade, it mauls the pellet when chambered. I have a second Prod that shoots exactly the same. And mauls the pellet the same. All my Walther, 177 or 22, chamber easily and do not damage the pellet.
I upped the power on the 1701 by drilling the tp to exactly between the 1701 and 1720. That puts a 7.5 gr just under 600 for 25 or so shots.
I put the Prod shroud on and am making a set of baffles that are cone top like an Mrod instead of flat. If that works it won’t need the mod.
if you are just shooting paper. I would go 1701 every time.
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