Crosman 357/ 6 Review

Overall Rating

10 Shot rotary magazine.
Smooth Souble Action trigger.
Very smooth Single Action trigger (with hammer cocked).
Looks reealistic.

The handle grips are lightweight plastic and rattle.
The factory sights could not be adjusted all the way so I am stuch with knowing the pellet will hit just below my point of aim.

I bought this pistol after my Gamo PT-80 died. The Crosman 357 six-inch barrel is supposed to shoot 25fps faster than the Gamo did, although I can't really tell the difference in power. It is quieter than the Gamo, probably from the extra 2.25 inch longer barrel.
The factory sights could not be adjusted all the way, which seems highly unusual and a nuissance, but otherwise the accuracy seems better than the Gamo PT-80.
The triiger pull is the best I've experienced with a CO2 pistol: even presure and not too heavy. The pellet clip will take long pellets: the JSB predador pellets will fit, but just barely.
The handle inetrnally is metal, with two plastic grips that snap onto each side around the metal and CO2. Every other CO2 pistol I've had before this one used plastic around the CO2 cylinder. One detail I noticed about the metal is that it wicks away the cold from the powerlet that happens when making fast repeated shots. This keeps the CO2 temperature higher and results in more power when shooting fast. Unfortunately both plastic grips around the internal metal handle need to be removed to replace the CO2 powerlet, and the plastic grips make a slight rattling sound when holding and moving the pistol. I solved this by taking the grips off, putting a small bit of rubber glue on the edges of the grips, letting the glue dry, and then replacing the grips. The grips no longer make a plastic rattling noise. If you try this, make sure the glue is totally dry before replacing the grips, or they will be stuck to the handle!
One last good point is that the CO2 screw handle is hidden when the grips are in place, adding to the realistic look of the gun.
All in all, it is a far from perfect CO2 pistol, but definitely a good value for $45 US.