Crosman 2300 S ultra build

[Racer X]

Me too. But I did not know about that. My research is a little behind the curve. Live and learn I guess.
But working with what I have I made some progress on the trigger. I'm still waiting for the adjustable shear spring. That will be in tomorrow.

Today I got the sear from Alchemy airworks. It is stainless steel and beautifully polished on all the proper sides. And it is the proper thickness. I had to fit a pin for it. I used a 1/8x1/2 pin and machined it down to .465. I also drilled both the frame and side plate so it had a nice fit. Then polished the pin so it has zero play, and no shims. It just spins nicely and will get better with lubrication and use.

I also drilled the frame and added a very light spring under the trigger. This is an idea from "Gun Slicker" on U tube. It keeps the trigger in constant contact with the sear. It is sitting on a 6-32 stud that is locked in with lock tight. And adjustment will be made by cutting coils or adding washers to the spring.

Now I have to sand blast all the parts and then polish them for powder coat. Then move on to the main tube and those parts.

[Racer X]

I think what you're doing is cool but personally I would have started with the 1701P trigger group instead of the 13xx.

I actually never even knew the 1701p existed until I read about the trigger stuff. I think I might just get that whole gun and go full Dark side next year.

[Rivers3Plinker]

I think what you're doing is cool but personally I would have started with the 1701P trigger group instead of the 13xx.

I actually never even knew the 1701p existed until I read about the trigger stuff. I think I might just get that whole gun and go full Dark side next year.

Not a bad idea at all!
I do like it on my 1377 but the worked over, softer sprung 13xx trigger is what I prefer on my 2289g carbine.

[Racer X]

I just want a smooth consistent trigger. Single stage and a little over 1lb of pull weight. No creep no grit just pull it a little and pop.

The last piece of that puzzle arrived today. The adjustable pull weight spring. From what I read. After everything is done. I am to adjust it all the way down. Then trim the coils a little at a time until the gun will not fire when the trigger is pulled. Then turn the adjustment up until it fires. Then go about another 1/4 turn.

[Racer X]

The spring that comes with the adjustment screw has a three pound pull weight without the valve atached. I went through my box of springs. This one has a nice one and a half pound pull. I also have a lighter one. But need to get things finished before that can be tested.

Next step is to order the main tube and all its parts

[Racer X]

Just back from sand blasting the frame and side plate. I sanded all the old powder coat and paint off and finished all the machine work. Drilling ,sanding ,deburing and just wanted to get a uniform finish. Man I like the feel of it now.
It seems different. The parts seem smooth and lighter for some reason. I am not a big fan of silver guns. But j do like sand blasted aluminum. I have a stainless steel Smith and Wesson 2206 and this reminds me of that. I might have to think about my color choice again. Maybe black grips on a silver frame would be good.

[AmBraCol]

That's looking pretty good.  It'd be interesting to see it mocked up with the black grips.  If you WERE to go that route, what would you do with the air tube and barrel and such?

[Hobbyman2007]

Not sure if you know this but you can get pretty much a whole pistol form Cothran machine made in stainless. His tubes in raw form are beautiful not to mention his RVA's.

[Racer X]

That's looking pretty good.  It'd be interesting to see it mocked up with the black grips.  If you WERE to go that route, what would you do with the air tube and barrel and such?

The problem is the barrel is black. Can't do anything with that. But I am getting the aluminum breach and barrel band. I can sand blast the rest and it will all match. And get silver scope rings.  The barrel ,grips and scope will all be black.  That might be very attractive. As for the main tube and power adjuster and end cap in the stainless and sand blast it to a dull matt finish.

[AmBraCol]

That's looking pretty good.  It'd be interesting to see it mocked up with the black grips.  If you WERE to go that route, what would you do with the air tube and barrel and such?

The problem is the barrel is black. Can't do anything with that. But I am getting the aluminum breach and barrel band. I can sand blast the rest and it will all match. And get silver scope rings.  The barrel ,grips and scope will all be black.  That might be very attractive. As for the main tube and power adjuster and end cap in the stainless and sand blast it to a dull matt finish.

Just for grins I did a search on Crosman barrels on fleabay.  There's  a couple of vendors offering them with a mirror polish...  One would have to keep them well oiled, I suppose, but that might go with your project.  On the other hand, a two tone look has a lot going for it as well.

[Racer X]

I could polish the barrel. I don't think it's a great idea to powder coat a barrel. But I want to Lothar Walther barrel. I really don't want to do anything to it. I just will have a good time doing some research. I can't buy any parts for another week. The next thing I need is the main tube.

[Racer X]

I found a picture of a silver 2240. It is beautiful but I am not really that crazy about it. Still want to do a lot more research befor I make a final decision.

[Rivers3Plinker]

I found a picture of a silver 2240. It is beautiful but I am not really that crazy about it. Still want to do a lot more research befor I make a final decision.

Hmm.....
Looks powder coated or possibly 2 part auto paint sprayed with polished barrel.
MIGHT be rattle can silver on the tube and trigger frame but for some reason I don't think so.
I would put a different brake and front sight on it too. Not really digging it.
The barrel steel is really easy to polish and not particularly hard. I think it would rust really easily but can't say from personal experience.

[AmBraCol]

I found a picture of a silver 2240. It is beautiful but I am not really that crazy about it. Still want to do a lot more research befor I make a final decision.

Looks like a Crooked Barn breech.  That's an interesting setup, but I'd prefer a different rear sight and front sight myself (am contemplating what I'll do on my own current build)  The black bits really set it off, much better than all silver.

[Racer X]

I want no sights and a scope.
I am looking for an air stripper breach for the front.  I am not going to do anything to the barrel. I want to use this as a target pistol. And will probably powder coat all the pieces I can except the barrel. That will remain black. The trigger will be brass and the bolt will be stainless steel. I like the tear drop one.

Target guns are always cool. And not a carry or hunting gun. So I could even go with bright red. And some black Accents. Just to be different and stand out.

[AmBraCol]

It's funny how we all have different perspectives.  For ME, "target pistol" denotes good quality open sights.    I was raised with the "scopes do not belong on handguns" perspective and so far I've been able to live up to that.  However, the longer I live, the harder it is to see some types of open sights.  Still haven't given in to the "scopes belong on handguns owned by old guys with bad eyes" group, but one of these days I may just have to give it a try.  A couple of years ago a friend had me shoot his S$W Model 41 with a red dot sight.  That was a sweet platform and amazingly easy to  hit with.  I may just have to give one of those a try on a 2240 some day.

As stated before, I'm looking forward to seeing how this build turns out for you. Some find the 22XX platform boring. For me it's fascinating to see how different folks take the same basic thing and turn up with completely different outcomes.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Dave at Alchemy Airwerks sells polished steel, a shorty stainless steel, and even Nickel plated tubes for 2300's
http://www.alchemyairwerks.com/store/p40/MODEL_NickelPlatedTube2240%2F2300.html

[Racer X]

It's funny how we all have different perspectives.  For ME, "target pistol" denotes good quality open sights.    I was raised with the "scopes do not belong on handguns" perspective and so far I've been able to live up to that.  However, the longer I live, the harder it is to see some types of open sights.  Still haven't given in to the "scopes belong on handguns owned by old guys with bad eyes" group, but one of these days I may just have to give it a try.  A couple of years ago a friend had me shoot his S$W Model 41 with a red dot sight.  That was a sweet platform and amazingly easy to  hit with.  I may just have to give one of those a try on a 2240 some day.

As stated before, I'm looking forward to seeing how this build turns out for you. Some find the 22XX platform boring. For me it's fascinating to see how different folks take the same basic thing and turn up with completely different outcomes.

I could not agree more about pistols with scopes. To me it makes them look bulky and feel top heavy. The scope destroyes the balance. But for field target it is a must have item in order to range find.

[AmBraCol]

Oh!  Field target!  Gotcha... Still haven't tried that with a pistol.  Eventually...

[Racer X]

The only time I have ever done it was at the US Nationals in North Carolina. That was last year and it was fun. I used a P1 magnum and was only trying to hit face plates. I managed to knock down seven targets. I finished last but had a lot of fun. It is challenging to say the least.