I think I am going to start installing "LCD"s on my Springers
Would that ebay seller be froggy239? I was looking at one for the Benjamin Prowler he sells. One gent did a youtube video about it, but, of course you can't really tell much from the video. Here's the unit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/crosman-prowler-LDC-reinforced-model/183639277373?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6d6a6a0878474524b66ddc2089782aaa%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D11%26sd%3D223277424608%26itm%3D183639277373&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A2edf2bac-2644-11e9-9633-74dbd1802bcc%7Cparentrq%3Aaa09b5ea1680aa11ca02a2bfffdf374c%7Ciid%3A1
One gent did a youtube video about it
QuoteOne gent did a youtube video about itIs this the vid? If so, that one cracked me up. At the 11:45 mark he loses count of his three-shots-per-pellet sound check and cocks the gun. He then takes the gun inside to put on the moderator. When he comes back to shoot, at the 13:20 mark he smacks the cocked barrel and shakes himself up a bit. That means he was working on the muzzle end of a fully cocked rifle. Lost all credibility for me (even if there ever was any).Not a very scientific eval if you ask me. Keep in mind also that there is the "perceived" sound of a springer from the shooters perspective. You hear a lot more going on than a bystander would. Sound should also be checked downrange. Unfortunately all of my Buddies are smart enough not to go downrange for me and do that check. Go figure.
Yep! That's the one.
Randy, craftsmanship and bluing on all my Diana spring guns has been excellent. Of course it's up to you to keep up with the maintenance, oiling and protecting the metal parts, barrel, etc. to retain the condition the gun arrived in. Compared to the Crosman PCP's, Springers and CO2 guns that I own, the bluing and overall quality on the German guns is way better, almost night and day. For $150 you are not going to get anything close in quality from Crosman, Gamo or other manufacturers. I am not sure how much you expect for $150 or what you would be comparing it to, but if for example you get a Crosman Custom 2240/2300 for nearly $150 (like I did), you will quickly realize how inferior the quality and bluing are compared to any gun from RWS/Diana, or my 2 Disco's that cost more that have very average bluing compared to my Diana's deep bluing that has lasted for a decade or more now. Most of my Crosman barrels need to be re-blued after a few short years. I have another German CO2 rifle ($190 at the time) - the Hammerli 850 that is >10 years old and the bluing still looks like when I first got it. Can't say the same with most of my other non-German guns. Harry
Quote from: only1harry on February 02, 2019, 01:58:55 PMRandy, craftsmanship and bluing on all my Diana spring guns has been excellent. Of course it's up to you to keep up with the maintenance, oiling and protecting the metal parts, barrel, etc. to retain the condition the gun arrived in. Compared to the Crosman PCP's, Springers and CO2 guns that I own, the bluing and overall quality on the German guns is way better, almost night and day. For $150 you are not going to get anything close in quality from Crosman, Gamo or other manufacturers. I am not sure how much you expect for $150 or what you would be comparing it to, but if for example you get a Crosman Custom 2240/2300 for nearly $150 (like I did), you will quickly realize how inferior the quality and bluing are compared to any gun from RWS/Diana, or my 2 Disco's that cost more that have very average bluing compared to my Diana's deep bluing that has lasted for a decade or more now. Most of my Crosman barrels need to be re-blued after a few short years. I have another German CO2 rifle ($190 at the time) - the Hammerli 850 that is >10 years old and the bluing still looks like when I first got it. Can't say the same with most of my other non-German guns. HarryI once saw a Chinese built Beeman break-barrel that a guy was selling, and while I didn't care for the dark finish on the wood I was impressed with the quality of the finish. What really impressed me was the blueing on the metal! Deep blue-black, and smooth as a mirror. I guess I'm hoping the metal on the 34 will be something like that but if not, I'm sure it will be better than my Titan or my Hatsan 95.
...Depending on how the stock fits you, ...
[UhClem:]Speaking of the butt-plate ... the top-rear, the smooth part above the top screw, definitely should be real rubber. [The scope you save will be your own.]