bsa 240 magnum, .177 caliber review

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Average Ratings

Value for Money	8.6/10
Reviewer Rating	9.2/10
Overall Rating	8.4/10

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By easilyled on 19th Mar 2006

easilyled's Ratings

Value for money	8/10
Overall value	8/10
easilyled's recommendation

Good Points

Good looks
Accurate
Good build quality

Bad Points

Grips are like holding a hairdryer
Barrel catch looks like it will break any minute...

General Comments

I love the BSA 240. I cherished an HW45 for many years but it was just too big and heavy for my hands. The 240 is about half a kg lighter and that makes a considerable difference. The accuracy and consistency is just as good as the top-rated HW45.
The only downside to this single shot is that it becomes a bit of a bore opening the barrel, compressing the spring, loading the pellet, closing the barrel, for EVERY shot compared to the Co2 powered pistols. The 240 puts out about 5fpe and Co2 about 4fpe so very little difference in power.
The grips are adequate but could easily be improved on. The grip is manufactured (or appears to be to all intents and purposes) out of one piece of wood. Over the years the wood darkens so shaving material off to fit is going to leave a really noticeable colour change. This puts me off playing in this area.
I find the trigger very good for a smallish, oldish British made pistol (see my Webley Tempest review!). A little heavy to pull but have left it that way "to be on the safe side".
I think it is a real pity that these are not made anymore. If you want a reminder of the days when we actually made things in England, one of these will do the job nicely.

Total Respect: +1