Crossman 1008 Repeater Review

Overall Rating

Easy shooting repeater Three 8-shot clips Comfortable grip Inexpensive pistol Indoor off season or warmer outdoor target practice Trigger-lock gizmo Trigger cocking lever

Lacks power Made of plastic Poor fitting parts Turn swivel on the hand grip base Dovetailed top rail Safety feature Shots per CO2 powerlet

For 10 meter target practice, and when temps are above 60 degrees, you can have some fun with this Crosman 1008 CO2 .177 cal repeater pistol. I play "shoot the can" with the kids. We keep popping a tin can until the 8 shot clip is empty. Who ever knocks the can the farthest wins. Not more than 1 second is allowed between shots, keeping the shooter tracing the can's movement while firing repeatedly. Lots of fun... This gun is ideal for this type of shooting and what you should try with a pistol.

It is fairly accurate within 10 meters with irons and quick shooting. With hand rested on a table I can group 1 inch and I'm not that good a shot with pistols. The consistency of power can drop off rather quickly after 30 shots, leaving you shooting any which way just to empty the CO2 so you can load a new powerlet. This is not the most economical shooting device. Unless you want to get into the repeater type shooting like mentioned above, you'd be better off with a spring, a PCP, or pump.

The grip is good except for the CO2 compartment door that is behind the side panel. I can feel it move as I squeeze the trigger. Most parts are plastic! The gun doesn't produce a lot of punch and should not be used for killing things as I am sure it will fail, leaving some critter wounded. Using the safety is anything but safe. There is a push-button type safety that I can't remember which way is which??? Because it passes through the gun perpendicular to the trigger. It is like those old socket light push button switches. I give Crosman credit for the trigger locking gizmo that comes with the gun. It is plastic, and has a plastic key. But it is tough enough to prevent a youngster from tampering with it. Good move, Crosman! Every gun should come with one.
Only use the approved wad cutter type, light weight pellets as the others can jam the revolving clip, and pointed pellets can damage the barrel. You have limited shooting options here but it can be a fun pistol for a novice or just sporting.

Uncocked, the trigger is heavy and extra pull effects accuracy. Cocking makes the trigger much more manageable. I like to pull back the cock lever with my thumb between every shot. This is when you can see the only real sign of good design in this pistol. Shooting is smooth as silk once the gun is cocked. Otherwise you are forced to apply heavy pulls on the trigger that jerk the site off target.

The dovetailed top rail is plastic! Are we to mount anything up there? No! This is OK because the power level of this pistol doesn't justify a scope. Just shoot with irons within 10 meters. Are we supposed to see the pellet leave the gun? You can!

As a first target gun for a youth, I'd recommend the Crosman 1008 RepeatAir. For a seasoned shooter or hunter, buy something else. You will become board with its performance, quality and lack of power.