Don't even bring up Powder burners good sir. Been there done that, still at it actively and collect historical pieces as well.
Crosman is located in New York and, every day they stay in business is a miracle. NY is the most anti-business, anti-gun, highest taxes, least amount of freedoms State in the union.?The Governor raced to get a new gun law on the books called the Safe act. It was signed into law at about 2:30am while the citizens were asleep.Little Kids gets sent home from school because they made the shape of a gun with a pop tart or, simply holding thumb up while pointing with index finger. My hat's off to any NY company that manufactures so much as squirt gun and can survive in NY. That's why you'll never see me criticize Crosman's business practices.
I apologize for the original post. The intention was point out that Crosman has many obstacles to deal with. I recognize Crosman's ability to rise up to those challenges and to continue to move forward when others such as Remington and Kahr have packed up and left.I apologize for a post that appears to be a venting when it's intention was to praise Crosman. Over the last year and a half 2 gun stores in my NY town have gone out of business. The last store in my town, where I was introduced to big bore airguns, will be closing it's doors by the end of the month. The nearest store from my town is currently running on reserves and making payroll out of savings. I'm not usually so hypersensitive. Again, I apologize for my original post being a little too passionate and too opinionated. Not only has Crosman stood their ground and advanced, they also provide work for organizations like ARC of Livingston and Wyoming County which hires developmentally disabled workers for parts and accessories packaging. There's a lot more going on than mass production of affordable airguns. I've seen some criticism of the money spent on research and development of the Benjamin Bulldog. Seems to me that Crosman is working for the future and not just throwing paint on old models. Given the current economy I think it's understandable that they are not devoting huge resources into producing super high quality, super expensive guns that few can afford to buy. I'm proud that at 14 my first gun was a Crosman and 43 years later my first big bore airgun is a Crosman. A nerve was struck and I had a moment of weakness. I will be vigilant in keeping my political opinions out of future post.
In closing, I should note that this is my final post as a Crosman representative. I've accepted a position in another part of the outdoor industry and after 6.5 years with Crosman, am moving on to the next adventure.Southern regards,ch
In closing, I should note that this is my final post as a Crosman representative. I've accepted a position in another part of the outdoor industry and after 6.5 years with Crosman, am moving on to the next adventure.