Daisy Grizzly 840 Review

Overall Rating

Low cost, Great Daisy quality.

None that I can find.

Ok, I have seen a few reviews that complain about the Daisy Grixxly 840 series because they lack power for hunting. I am not a hunter, but to hunt with a gun of less than about 600 fps seems kind of cruel to me. After some research on this subject, I have found opinions that say hunting should not be done with anything less than 1000 fps. Some people say they get good results from guns that only produce 300 fps at the muzzle. You decide what works, but it seems like 600 is a good average.
Now, my own opinion on the 840 series. I loved shooting it so much, I bought another. I have found it to be the best gun out there for teaching kids gun safety, basic marksmanship, and a general appreciation of "firearms". This gun shoots with very low power, thats what it was designed to do. If a mistake is made, it probably wont cause death or serious injury. I also own a Gamo cf-x, and a Diana/RWS model 46, as well as several "real" guns. The 840 is the best gun for just fun plinking. Knock down cans, shoot milk cartons, metal ducks, who cares. This gun was not designed as a hunting gun, or a precision air rifle, but for the $30 cost, I think it is well worth the money. If you use it as intended, for training, or plinking, you will not be disappointed. If you use it for hunting, or target shooting at more than about 15 yrds, you will see the guns weaknesses. I think it is important to note that Daisy makes a wide range of guns ranging in power, accuracy, and price. To compare a 840 to my 46 would be silly. It would be like comparing an old pickup truck to a Ferrari. Ever tried to haul a half ton of manure in a Ferrari? The daisy can not match the accuracy, power, finish, or general shooting qualities. But for just plinking at close range, and especially for training with younger/smaller shooters, the 840 will beat the 46 every time. My son cant pick up the 46 without help, but can handle the 840 with ease. Which do you you think he will learn more from? When he gets bigger, he can shoot the Gamo and the 46. When he gets older he can shoot my .22s, and my AR-15, and move on to the bigger stuff. For now, we have fun shooting the 840s. Maybe he will have the same perfect safety record that all gun owners should aim for. I hope he does, and I hope he can enjoy these guns as I have, and pass this tradition to his kids(if the gun grabbers dont get them first). If he does, I would give the credit to Daisy, Crosman, and the other manufacturers of low cost air guns. You have to start somewhere, and I think this gun is ideal for this purpose.

Members' Comments onChrisco's Review

• boondocksaint on 2nd Jul 2007

  Hey I'm 17 years old and i already own a Crosman 2289 do you think after an experience with a gun like the 2289 ill be disappointed with the 840 cause I'm thinking of buyin the 840 cause with my options with where i live there aren't many guns to choose from and everyone keeps saying the 840 is for kids

• Chrisco on 3rd Jul 2007

  The 840 is not a powerful gun, and was never intended to be used for hunting. I don't know about the Crosman you mentioned. I would put the Daisy at the low end on power, so if your Crosman is more powerful, you would be going the wrong way. If you are looking for something in a more "adult" rifle, look at the Gamo CFX. I did a review of this gun and I still shoot it to this day. Look into the trigger mod too. It is a major improvement over the factory trigger, and didn't cost much at all. Hope this helps, happy shooting..