benjamin crosman eb17 co2 pistol review

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Review of Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol

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By jcannell on 16th Oct 2003

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Value for money	10/10
Overall value	9/10
jcannell's recommendation

Good Points

Great construction. Has a solid heft to it. Seems very accurate out of the box. Lots of power. Great components

Bad Points

Pistol grip seems a little small in my hand. Single shot.

General Comments

I really am enjoying this Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol. I think it is great for shooting at a casual pace. I really like the construction and it seems very accurate. It is powerfull and however,it likes to eat c02. I would say you start loosing power after about 25-30 shots. If you don't mind single shot, this is a great choice. When I was shopping around, I was turned off by the fact that I would have to reload everytime, however I decided I would sacrifice that for power, and I am glad I did. You can hit something at 50 yards with no drop off.

3 Comments on Review by jcannell for Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol

1. Boris on 16th Dec 2004

   There are so few of us who appreciate and use the Benjamin/Sheridan EB 17, 20 and 22 that we should perhaps form an appreciation society - for chosen members of course !
   
   Our own website ?

2. Bertie on 14th Feb 2005

   Hi Boris.....got myself an EB 17 last week. It's a bit more powerful than my Makarov and 6" Smith!
   
   I note your observations on the Gamo 4.5 Rounds in another place and I'll certainly give them a try. Good shooting friend.

3. Boris on 5th Mar 2005

   I liked the EB 20 but I find the EB 17 more useful - you have such a wide choice of ammo from very light Prometheus,both wadcutter and pointed, Gamo rounds to heavy weight field target pellets.
   
   The sights irritate me, they are just too tall. I normally file 2 to 3 mm off the front sight, and the same from the back reshaping the notch too, and of course shortening the height.adjuster screw.
   
   I have a pair of Benjamin pro blocks (ex JSR) and use a 1.5X pistol scope or a Webley Aimpoint red dot (no batteries needed). They work well but the lowered iron sights are more satisfying.
   
   Must consider an EB site - my (fairly) local gunsmith sells out of EB's very quickly, usually he says to "experienced" (he spells it OLD) shooters. I am in West Lancashire if that has any bearing on EB sales ?
   
   Keep shooting Bertie - Nil Carborundum etc

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