Crossman 1377 American Classic Variable Pump Power Bolt Action Air Pistol

by Crossman

Product Features

• The .177 caliber pneumatic air pistol features a single-action bolt design for easier cocking and loading
• Includes up to 600 feet per second (FPS)
• The 1377C features fully adjustable rear peep or open sights and a fixed blade front
• Weighs 32oz and measures 13.625-Inch
• This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This .177 caliber pneumatic air pistol features a single-action bolt design for easier cocking and loading, a rifled steel barrel for accuracy, and an easy-pump forearm for variable pump power. The 1377C features fully adjustable rear peep or open sights and a fixed blade front. The variable pump power let you control the velocity for whatever shooting you are doing.

Specifications:

• Power source: Pump
• Caliber: 0.177 (4.5mm)
• Velocity: Up to 600 fps
• Weight: 32 ounces
• Length: 13.625 inches
• Barrel material: Rifled steel

Product Description

The Classic American Pump Pistol. The .177 caliber pneumatic air pistol features a single-action bolt design for easier cocking and loading, a rifled steel barrel for accuracy and an easy-pump forearm for variable pump power. The 1377C features fully adjustable rear peep or open sights and a fixed blade front. The variable pump power let you control the velocity for whatever shooting you are doing.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018LB9A0
• Item model number: 1377C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,457 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #20 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Airsoft, Air Guns & Slingshots > Air Guns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, Great value, very upgradeable, November 18, 2007

By 

Ronald Ih "rimb1172" (Los Altos, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Pros:

Inexpensive, accurate, powerful, plentiful upgrade options, pump action means you don't have to keep buying CO2 cartridges

Cons:

Stock sights aren't great, somewhat heavy, barrel wiggles slightly which is somewhat of an issue if you get the 459MT sight mounts for a red-dot or scope sight

Overall I am very happy with this gun especially given its price and upgrade flexibility. You can't beat the price/performance of this airgun which is probably why it's been around for so long. It is not perfect, but given the price and ability to upgrade you can't beat it.

Details on Pros:

This gun has a pretty long barrel for a pistol and as a result is quite accurate for ranges of 20-30 yds. It is also quite powerful but will not go through a 1/2" redwood fence. However, it is powerful enough that you do need to be careful with it. Since the gun is so inexpensive, you can easily get other add-ons that can make it a much more stable shooting platform without making the whole purchase too pricey: shoulder stock (~$20), red-dot sight (~$15), steel breech with integrated scope mount grooves (~$30). I would also recommend getting a steel target trap so you can shoot at targets and know that the pellets are being stopped.

Details on cons:

The stock sights kinda suck. I got a red-dot sight for it and once I got it dialed in, it is quite accurate to 25-30 yds which is all I need. I got the 459MT to mount the red-dot to the barrel, but the barrel twists slightly and can throw off the sighting but doesn't seem to affect the overall accuracy of the gun however. As a result, I may get the steel breech with sight grooves to have a better mount for the sight.

The gun itself is somewhat heavy, but part of that is because it has a long steel barrel which helps its accuracy so I guess it is a reasonable tradeoff. However, for shooters that are not very physically strong, it may make holding it steady without a rest of some sort somewhat difficult.

Update 12/7/07

I got the steel breech for the 1377 from Crosman and it made a *huge* difference. The biggest was a decent scope/sight mount. The stock plastic breech kinda bites. The steel breech's two main benefits are 1) a stable sight mount, 2) a set screw that keeps the barrel from moving around. The action also feels much better but I'm not sure that it has any direct effect on performance.

So, with the following three add-ons, you can have a very accurate mini-rifle:

1) Shoulder stock (~$20)
2) Steel breech (~$40) (strongly recommended even without shoulder stock)
3) 4x scope ($~10)

The 459MT is really not useful with the plastic breech because the barrel moves and constantly throws your sighting off.

FYI, the steel breech is a little tricky to install (not too bad) and there is a small steel sleeve that can pop out and roll away when you remove the stock breech, so be prepared.

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great air pistol, April 13, 2007

By 

J. Spencer (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

The Good:
This pistol is a great air pistol that delivers more fire power (~600fps @ 10 pumps) than most other air pistols. This pistol is extremely accurate and does well with mounted scopes or red dot sights using the additional 459MT Crossman dove tails mounts. The pistol also has ambidextrous grips for left and right handed shooters. The pistol also offers a choice between a traditional nocth rear sight and aperture sight. The sights are all in one piece and to switch you just have to unscrew it from the back of the pistol and flip from the aperture to notch or vice-verse. The rear sight is also fully adjustable for drop and windage.

The Not So Good:
The pistol could benifit from a built in magazine so that shooting is faster, but slower shooting does encourage safety. The pistol could also benifit from a claw on the back of the air tube so that the sharper parts don't cut into the hand between thumb and fore-finger as much (not a big problem). The pistol is really front heavy making single hand shooting imposible; this is inherent in the design of any pump air pistol.

Overall:
With selectable power (amount of pumps used) and choise of built in fully adjustable aperture or notch sight and the capability of using universal sights with the crosman dovetails, this gun is great for learning the art of marksmanship. The pistol's 600fps also allows for the ability to use it for rodent control as well. The pistol is made of high quality components and will last for years to come.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crosman 1377, February 15, 2007

By 

Rodney G. Luna "USAF Veteran" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Wonderful air gun. One of the most powerful air guns that Crosman ever made. Add the rifle stock (available through Crosman) and it is dead accurate. Over 600 FPS with lost of knockdown power. You can adjust the power with the number of strokes, Up to 10, on the pump. unfortunately the stock is made of plastic. But the gun is wonderful. it is also a very long gun compaired to other pistols.

Also use brand name pellets. There is a difference. Cheep pellets are poorly weighted and will wonder off target every time. High quality pellets will fly straighter.