880 or 901?

[boomer92266]

i have a daisy 880 that shoots really good, i have a chance to get a 901 at a good price of $30. my neighbor wants to move up to a break barrel.  the 901 is only a month old with less than 250 pellets through it. i have shot it and its as accurate as my 880, feels good and i have to admit looks more durable than the 880. i'm asking this question because my brother inlaw wants to get into shooting and when i get the 901 i am going to give him either the 880 or 901. but i would like to keep the overall better gun, i know there probably isn't a big difference but if ya'll had an 880 and a 901 set in front of you, both really accurate which one would you choose? also will the internals be the same as i have a few parts for an 880. thanks

[Mpac]

I would pic the 901 it more sturdy plus the pump lever better seems better IMO.

[boomer92266]

are the internals the same?, i have parts for an 880 and just wanted to know in case i needed to replace anything. thanks

[Mpac]

I don't know but seem to be same powerplant I had them both before and liked the 901 better.

[boomer92266]

thanks, the 901 does look more durable. the 880 shoots so good its hard to decide. i'll keep shooting both and decide soon. thanks again

[boomer92266]

i called daisy and was told the internals are mostly the same on the 901 and 880. the main parts such as seals, ect. are interchangable, the only difference is that the 880 is plastic and the 901 is polymer. if i was buying a new one i don't know if the 901 is worth $30 more just for a polymer frame and stock. tho it looks to be alot stronger and may last longer. but since i'm getting this one at a good deal i may keep the 901, just wonder which would be more durable? thanks

[northern lights]

I like the feel of 901 better but like the pump lever of the 880 better. both shoot well enough. Up to you

[boomer92266]

I like the feel of 901 better but like the pump lever of the 880 better. both shoot well enough. Up to you

if you had one choice of the two overall which would you pick up and use? thanks

[northern lights]

I think the 901 is a better build gun so would choose the 901.

[boomer92266]

UPDATE: I  decided to keep the 901, it just seems more durable. it may have the same power plant but the overall feel and handling is just better with the 901. thanks