Beeman P3 Reviews
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★★★★★
“I have owned my P3 for 5 years now. I use it to rid...”
Written on: 14/10/2008 by nortman (1 review written)
I have owned my P3 for 5 years now. I use it to rid my shed of chipmunks. It has never fail to do the job with one shot. I have shot around 50 critters with it, plus a couple of thousand pellets plinking at targets. I haven't had any trigger or seal problems with it at all (read more)
★★★★☆
“We bought 4 for our youth group the first is still...”
Written on: 04/10/2008
We bought 4 for our youth group the first is still going the other 3 have been sent back to SMK about the 8th time now as they will not fire. SMK said they worked ok when they recived them so how come the same faults happen again and again. Do anyone else have trouble with SMK products as well as their after service. Let me know please be very interested (read more)
★★★★☆
“The only thing that I could say thats bad about this...”
Written on: 28/07/2008
The only thing that I could say thats bad about this gun is its slow to use. Once you have opened the top, put the pellet in then managed to force it back down agen then shoot. You have to do it all over again.
I would recomend that people should buy this gun. Just dont be expecting to be firing 200+ shots in a minute like in the movies.
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★☆☆☆☆
“This is my second p3 in 3 months.First one trigger...”
Written on: 03/07/2008 by Brad G (1 review written)
This is my second p3 in 3 months.First one trigger froze after maybe 40 rounds.Replacement p3 shot great for first 600 rounds and then again,defective trigger-this time not frozen,trigger pulls but will release pellet at random after 10 or so pulls.If Beeman fixes the trigger problem I'll try again-but for now I'm done with this pistol (read more)
★★★★★
“This gun rocks. This gun is awesome it is almost like...”
Written on: 18/06/2008
This gun rocks. This gun is awesome it is almost like a real gun so this is not for target shooting or for shooting in the basement this thing is for hunting.it can shoot down a squriell in 1 shot and has great accuracy. It only shoots caliber bullets and you have to but in 1 bullet at a ime (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have sold a lot of these air pistols for the beeman...”
Written on: 25/05/2008
I have sold a lot of these air pistols for the beeman co. everyone that shoots mine wants one (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“I bought this gun a week ago. when i first took it out...”
Written on: 13/04/2008 by duseduse (1 review written)
I bought this gun a week ago. when i first took it out of the box i fired 5 or 6 shots and the seals blew. so i brought it back and exchanged it for another one. when i got the second one it fired accurately and the seals lasted for a few days of shooting. then the trigger mechanism messed up and it wouldent fire after being pumped. the only thing you can do to fix this is pump it one more time. when you do this it is realy hard on the seals. then it will work for a few more shots and the... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Beeman P3 is a great gun, its very accurate and...”
Written on: 20/03/2008
The Beeman P3 is a great gun, its very accurate and very powerful. I love using this air pistol, its a lot of fun to use (read more)
★★★★★
“As a paper puncher, it's a great pistol (albeit...”
Written on: 10/10/2007 by kicknotes (10 reviews written)
As a paper puncher, it's a great pistol (albeit pricey). According to Dr. Beeman's published figures, only 2-3 ft/lbs. of energy is needed to dispatch a squirrel within the kill zone (brain). Despite the very accurate performance of the P3, its power simply isn't enough for pest control at any range.
I put a BSA red dot onto mine, and it performs great. Easy to cock, very accurate. The trigger is definitely the best feature of the gun. While this is NOT the same gun as the $40 Chinese...
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★★★★★
“Its an all around great gun. Powerful-410fps, quiet,...”
Written on: 29/07/2007 by stephano (1 review written)
Its an all around great gun. Powerful-410fps, quiet, reliable, and deadly accurate-(especially with the 2x20 scope on the combo)-When I say "deadly accurate" I'm not saying this pistol is for hunting-its not.. Its for targets & plinking and it is a BLAST. Just thumb down what looks like the silver cocking lever in back & the whole top of the gun opens & swings up and all the way forward--put a pellet into the back of the barrel nose first and swing back down & 'click" shut. Could not be more... (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“The Beeman P3 and the Marksman 2000 are identical, the...”
Written on: 25/07/2006 by ted3929 (37 reviews written)
The Beeman P3 and the Marksman 2000 are identical, the only difference being Wal-Mart doesn't carry the Beeman.
I've owned and shot both with equally dismal results. The Beeman eats piston seals for breakfast. Mine blew two in less than a week and that was maybe after 50 pellets. On the positive side, you can't miss the target. It is accurate. Loading the pellet is somewhat awkward which makes quick reloads a non-event. Mine also suffered from the "paint" blues. The barrel is painted...
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Streak's Response to ted3929's Review
Written on: 16/03/2007
I dunno what you're doing to blow seals out Ted but my 12 yo. nephew has had one for two years and never had one problem with it. As for the loading its just like my P1, a bit awkward at first but you get used to it. As for its accuracy you are dead on right. I just bought the P3 combo from "StraightShooters" with the 2x20 Beeman scope and it came outta the box a tack driver! If anyone is thinking about this gun get the combo from SS. Please don't hunt with it but theres nothing better out there for honing your pistol skills....SSSSSS
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305437_Maninminn's Response to ted3929's Review
Written on: 25/08/2007
I would like to hear more supporting evidence for "blown seals". How did you replace them? Were you able to replace them yourself? Was it covered by warranty? What did the manufacturer say about the problem? Why do you think it hasn't happened a third time?
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<br/>I understand how seals/o-rings will wear on CO2 airguns because the seal is under pressure for 50-80 consecutive shots. But the P3 is a single-shot pistol that is only pressurized until the next shot is fired.
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Nortman's Response to ted3929's Review
Written on: 15/10/2008
I disagree with this review because...The Marksman 2000 is not the same design as the P3. You pull the back of the slide rearward to cock the Marksman, while the P3 is cocked by tipping the barrel up. The P3 is made of polymer without any paint. The Marksman is painted plastic smooth bore BB gun.
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★★★★★
“This Beeman P3 really is a great pistol and one I...”
Written on: 22/05/2006 by TYROX
This Beeman P3 really is a great pistol and one I highly recommend. It handles really nice with great power and unbelievable accuracy. It's so accurate you don't need a scope / red dot on it and are still able to hit your require spot.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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Streak's Response to 243855_TYROX's Review
Written on: 16/03/2007
RIGHT ON TYROX!!! This is a great entry level gun and seasoned shooters will have great fun with it also!!.....SSSSSS
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★★★☆☆
“Could someone out there please let me know if the...”
Written on: 20/05/2006 by p harris (14 reviews written)
Could someone out there please let me know if the Beeman 2004e is the same gun as the P3 ???.I know it imitates the HW40, I bought a 2004e a week ago and and have been breaking it in ,about 300+ shoots so far with different types of pellets. It seems to like the round nose one's and also I tried some Gamo round lead through it with some good results (loading was easier with gamo round). Took about 20 shoots to eye in the sights (I'm 60 and not so steady as I once was but I still got good... (read more)
Yarzak's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 27/05/2006
Marksman 2004, BeemanP3, Weihrauch HW 40 PCA, Beeman 2004. well...actually all the same.
The tear down photos and parts diagram for the airpistol which is part of an extremely excellent work by Todd Cooper. http://my.tbaytel.net/coopers/HW40Review/
At the recent SHOT Show, the Beeman name was introduced on the 2004 pistol instead of Marksman. Apparently the company feels it will sell better that way. The Marksman 2004, which will henceforth be called the Beeman 2004, is just as nice as the Beeman P3. In fact, Weihrauch repairs both guns in Europe! http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2006/02/marksman-2004-single-stroke-pistol.html
Beeman 2004 is about one of the best deals around.
A little history:
During 1992 Richard Kazmaier Jr., president of Kazmaier Associates Inc. of Maryland, was interested in the purchase of the Beeman company. The Kazmaier company reportedly owns Bike (athletic clothing), S/R Industries (sporting and recreation equipment), and other holdings. S/R Industries, in turn, owns Marksman Products. Mr. Kazmaier was interested in adding the high-end specialty, dealer distributed products of Beeman to S/R Industries, separate from Marksman, to help provide a balance with Marksman's economy level, mass-market products. April 1,1993 S/R Industries purchased almost all of the operations and assets of Beeman Precision Arms Inc. and the Beeman trademarks.
Made in Europe - BeemanP3, Weihrauch HW 40 PCA
Made in China - Marksman 2004, Beeman 2004
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S/R Industries - BeemanP3, Marksman 2004, Beeman 2004
Please post if the "e" version is not made in China.
Thanks, Ray
No matter which you own they are actually such fine airguns that all are great deals in my opinion.
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Airborough's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 01/06/2006
I bought a Beeman 2004E in January 2004 and after approx 100 shots it malfunctioned ( lost pressure) I returned it to SMK who repaired and returned it in approximately 2 weeks, the gun is undistingushable from the Weirhauch HW40 except for the sights which are not as sophisticated, the finish on the small visible items of metalwork, hammer and trigger and the country of manufacture which on the 2004E is China and on the HW40 is Germany ( see inside the casing) Chinese quality control is possibly not up to German standards. The difference in price is not substantial ( about £20) so I think if I were buying again I would go for the German version.
I find the cocking very hard ( I am 62) and have bought a Walther CP88 for this reason, however the 2004E is very accurate and a pleasure to shoot.
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P Harris's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 03/06/2006
thanks for the info yarzak very helpful. My gun is still performing well, except for the little pin which is the hammer locking pin on the top part moved slightly but i had already read a review on how to cure the problem ie:-there are some holes conveniently situated to put some 3x3 grub screws in and secure the pin. Apart from that this gun is a good buy.
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Yarzak's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 24/06/2006
Agree 100% with Airborough re: cocking very hard. (53yrs old) Contributed to a carpel tunnel like condition. Now wear brace when using. (Price of Marksman 2004 at Pyramydair is $50, P3 $189, WH 40 $149.)
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<br>I would actually like the HW in .22
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★★★★☆
“The Beeman P3 is quite a good entry level gun, quite...”
Written on: 21/02/2006 by flyingeggman (4 reviews written)
The Beeman P3 is quite a good entry level gun, quite accurate. The great thing is that you don't need co2 witch makes it a lot cheaper to run. But being a ssp gun it is only single shot witch makes shooting it a bit slow. But you don't use as many pellets as you would use normaly with a co2 gun. The only problems are that you need to clean and lube the cylinder regularly and the breach is hard to get to. Over all I think that it is a good entry level gun (read more)
Snipersnipersniper's Response to flyingeggman's Review
Written on: 14/07/2006
hi i have read your review on the p3 i am just wondering weather it is the same as the hw40 because i had one of them and it was very accurate but i sold it and now i want to buy a new one but don't want to pay german prices so i am just wondering whether the build quality is good or not due to it being chinese??????
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Flyingeggman's Response to flyingeggman's Review
Written on: 16/02/2007
I'm not sure if it is the same, but it does have reasonable build quality. Although it is made of mostly plastic, it does still feel pretty sturdy. I have never had any problems with mine.
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☆☆☆☆☆
“The Beeman P3 requires regular replacement of piston...”
Written on: 02/01/2006 by squareshooter (5 reviews written)
The Beeman P3 requires regular replacement of piston seal and removal of accumulated lubricant in compression cylinder which causes misfires. Positive click-stop rear sight adjustment for elevation. Very accurate. pass this up and consider a CO2 or spring air pistol. (read more)
Streak's Response to squareshooter's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
I dunno what these guys are doing to eat seals but something must be wrong. My little nephew has been shooting and taking care of his own P3 for two years now without a single problem--except for needing a new pellet trap b/c the old one came apart from always being hit in the same place.
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★★★★☆
“I purchased the Beeman P3 gun to replace my Crossman...”
Written on: 02/01/2006 by dec on (2 reviews written)
I purchased the Beeman P3 gun to replace my Crossman pump pistol. I use it primarily for target shooting. However, I do use it for hunting birds, chipmunks etc. I wanted something for up close range. It has decent sites, good accuracy. It's hard to load, especially if you are in a rush, but it's manageable. I use pointed pellets to get the penetration I wanted. Overall, I like the gun, I just wish it had a little more power. (read more)
★★★★★
“After reading so many terrific reviews of the Beeman...”
Written on: 17/11/2005 by James Underwood (13 reviews written)
After reading so many terrific reviews of the Beeman P3 air pistol, and wanting something quiet to shoot inside my apartment, I bought the Beeman P3 without hesitation.
Opening the box, just one look told me I'd purchased a class act. Made from some sort of molded polymer over a steel frame, the gun has no appearance - or feel - of plastic. It FEELS metallic.
Hefting it for the first time, the impressive weight of the gun made it seem like the real thing, and it didn't look like an air gun...
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Streak's Response to James Underwood's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
James is right on target! I bought this gun in a combo package so it came with a *MOUNTED* Beeman 2x20 scope. This'lil gun is stupid accurate to the point of taking any challenge away. No recoil so no problem there. If you can't hit what you want with this gun you need a German Shepherd dog to lead you through life!!*LOL*
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★★★☆☆
“The Beeman P3 is not the best but if your a collecter...”
Written on: 08/11/2005 by hodge123456789
The Beeman P3 is not the best but if your a collecter then you will want this model. (read more)
Streak's Response to 216467_hodge123456789's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
"hodge123456789" wrote:: nonsensical hodgepodge... : )
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★★★★☆
“I have read many reviews on the Beeman P3 air pistol,...”
Written on: 27/10/2005 by Ekstreem
I have read many reviews on the Beeman P3 air pistol, and I can see that it is a great gun. I've heard many great things as well as a few bad ones. I have heard that the seal goes very quickly, and that it isn't powerful at all. I cannot decide if I want the Beeman P3 or the A-3000 Skif. One is very accurate, but the other is powerful and seems really cool. Please tell me which you think is better. Thanks. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Beeman P3 is accurate up to 25m (if not exactly...”
Written on: 10/10/2005 by Daeron (8 reviews written)
The Beeman P3 is accurate up to 25m (if not exactly powerful). The safety button is very unconvenient, at least for those right-handed like me, because it's impossible to operate it with the same hand holding the gun. The Walther-P99-like grip is comfortable but not apt for single-handed shooting, and the fake slide-lock lever could be avoided. The muzzle features a sort of compensator, whose effectiveness is doubtful. Sights are OK, and so is reliability. In Italy it costs about €140 - a... (read more)
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★★★★★
“I had heard so many positive remarks about this Beeman...”
Written on: 21/04/2005 by CVanMeter (8 reviews written)
I had heard so many positive remarks about this Beeman P3 gun, that when I found it as a Beeman Scope/Pistol/case package at my local airgun shop, I could not pass it by. One of the best "out of the box" triggers out there. VERY accurate and consistant FPS when shot over the Chronograph. Not a hunter as it's power is for punching paper and cans out to 25 yards or so. (read more)
Smashingpunkin's Response to CVanMeter's Review
Written on: 13/08/2005
The piston seal on my P3 began leaking after approximately 3000 pellets were put through the gun over a four month period. The turn around from Beeman was three weeks. Next time I will do it myself. Here is a link that will help you replace your own seal:
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<br>http://my.tbaytel.net/~coopers@tbaytel.net/HW40Review/
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<br>I have no regrets purchasing this gun. It is a pure joy to shoot.
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213245_Ekstreem's Response to CVanMeter's Review
Written on: 10/10/2005
is there a difference between the HW 40 or the Beeman p3? at pyramidair.com the beeman seems to be more metal and the hw 40 looks plastic, which i heard it is...can anyone tell me if there is any difference whatsoever...thanks
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Smashingpunkin's Response to CVanMeter's Review
Written on: 08/11/2005
Ekstreem, I think they are one and the same; just marketing.
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Streak's Response to CVanMeter's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
YEP, the HW and the Beeman are exactly the same. ---And Vanmeter, I got the combo too! Is this gun crazy accurate with that 2x20 scope mounted right out the box or what!!?? I couldn't freakin believe it man. Never had ONE seal problem.
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★★★☆☆
“When I purchased the P3 I intended to use it as a ”
Written on: 16/02/2005 by arcticap (3 reviews written)
When I purchased the P3 I intended to use it as a
beginners NRA match air pistol which is fired in the Olympic style with one hand. I found that it was not ideally suited for that. It did had a nice light trigger and adjustable sights, but its
shorter sighting radius, light muzzle and slippery
plastic grip proved to be frustrating. Also, the
large hump on the backstrap of the grip was too
uncomfortable for my hand. It did help to wrap the
grip with a thin synthetic material. However,...
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Ted3929's Response to arcticap's Review
Written on: 28/07/2005
Believe me, the Wal-Mart Marksman clone is absolute rubbish. See my review where the piston went belly up after just a few pellets. When I took it back the customer service desk mumbled something along the lines, "Oh great, we can't get rid of these things on clearance, either". Guess I should have been suspicious when the price dropped to $30.
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<br>Thought it was funny when she back hand tossed the gun into a trash can nearby after giving me my money back. I'm sure they'll return it to Marksman but they don't seem enthused by the ordeal.
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Arcticap's Response to arcticap's Review
Written on: 30/07/2005
While I did mention the relative cost of the Marksman clone in passing, my comments about the P3 were strictly objective from my own personal experience. That being said, the subsequent "disagree" by ted3929 regarding my P3 review is I believe, unwarranted since he never purchased a P3 to rate, and I didn't refer to the quality of the Marksman but rather only that of the P3.
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0Mike10330's Response to arcticap's Review
Written on: 01/08/2005
First of all Main seal durability; I have had no problem under the worst of conditions, heavy usage, followed by no use at all.
<br>Minimal Velocity; It's a single stroke pneumatic pistol, with the velocity stated on the box.
<br>I'll give you the slippery plastic grip, depending on the relative humidity of your location.
<br>Light muzzle? I guess that's a matter of personal taste.
<br>I have not owned 'the cheap chinese copy' of this gun, I would refer you to the reviews, they range from 'usable with a little work' to trash.
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Streak's Response to arcticap's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
Theres nothing wrong with this gun. It's absolute quality and I've never had a seal problem. When you have to get down to whining about slippery grips when you sweat you're grasping at straws. Buy a pair of friggin gloves!!!!
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★★★☆☆
“I checked a Beeman P3 out but decided on a Colt...”
Written on: 07/02/2005 by Neal51a (7 reviews written)
I checked a Beeman P3 out but decided on a Colt instead because of the Colts better feel and looks. If I had lots of money I'd buy the P3 just to add to my collection. When faced with purchasing either that or a Colt, Walther or Berretta I'd take one of the last three. I have the Walther CP88 and the Berretta. All fine pistols. (read more)
★★★★★
“Beeman P3 - I wanted to buy an air pistol that had the...”
Written on: 28/01/2005 by smashingpunkin (1 review written)
Beeman P3 - I wanted to buy an air pistol that had the feel, heft, and quality of a firearm. After careful review, primarily from the good folks on this site, I decided on the Beeman P3, also known as the HW40.
Lifting the gun out of the box for the first time brought a smile to my face. Oh yes, heft, feel, balance, and a style into which European fire arms seemed to have morphed is represented in the P3. It's synthetic material composition is common in today's modern firearms and insures...
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Smashingpunkin's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 25/04/2005
After 3000+ plus pellets were run through the gun, the main seal failed and the gun had to be returned to Beeman for warranty repair. I hope this is not common!
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Nepoez's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 03/06/2005
Hi, After you got it fixed, did the gun seal still break after a few thousand shots?
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Smashingpunkin's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 13/08/2005
The gun's seal is working fine, however I will replace it myself next time. Here is a link that will show you how easy it is:
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<br>http://my.tbaytel.net/~coopers@tbaytel.net/HW40Review/
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Smashingpunkin's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 30/08/2005
Well my P3 has failed again. After having the seal replaced by Beeman, I hardly put two tins of pellets through the gun when another problem arose.
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<br>After loading a pellet into the barrel and while compressing the barrel into the lock and firing position, the gun will discharge the compressed air before the barrel is completely latch in the firing position.
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<br>At least by discharging prior to the latched position, the pellet wasn't fired!
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<br>By design, the safety automatically engages as soon as the barrel is raised out of its locked position when air charging. I confirmed that the safety is still engaged after the gun discharged on its own.
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<br>I'll send it back again to Beeman for repair under warranty which will probably take three weeks for the return.
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<br>I'm disappointed with the P3's reliability. I would seriously reconsider not buying this gun if I knew then what I know now. Reliability is paramount in any gun, regardless if its air or powder charged.
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<br>If I were to rate the gun again based on my experience I would give it a 5 out of 10. Did I get a lemon or has anyone else experienced the same?
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<br>Its a shame because its such a sweet gun to shoot with excellent 10 meter accuracy. I'll give an update when Beeman returns the gun.
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Boris's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 09/11/2005
Interesting ! I have a very reliable Weihrauch HW 40 PCA. It has had a couple of drops of silicone oil through the hole on the underside of the cylinder. Recently a clone pistol boxed as a BEEman has come on to the market here in the UK. It looks, and feels exactly like a Weihrauch but has Beeman ( i once thought it a respected name in US guns - maybe a different Beeman ?) on the side moulding. After 25 shots power went right down .It now has a range of about 3 yards before the pellet drops.
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Hometexuk's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 04/07/2006
Hi, i have just bought a Beeman 2004e arrived today. my initial thought is as most of you say, a nice gun but quite difficult to load. i also noticed that the rear sight feels very loose, i can move it freely about 2 to 5 mm side to side with my fingers, it rattles if i shake the gun, so i am not too sure about the acuracy yet, should this be like this?
also has anyone tried to fire darts from this gun? if so how was it? i will update this after a few hundred shots, but info on the darts would be nice.
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Streak's Response to smashingpunkin's Review
Written on: 16/04/2007
Darts will ruin that finely rifled barrel. Please stick with high end .177's.....
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★★★★★
“Beeman P3 - At the risk of providing too short a...”
Written on: 17/01/2005 by pkivolowitz (2 reviews written)
Beeman P3 - At the risk of providing too short a review as to earn negative respect, I have to express unbridled enthusiasm for this air pistol. I chose this pistol because of its reported reliability and low maintenance. Also, its ambidextrous grip allows my left handed son to share in the experiences as well as my right handed son. I have compared this to the Marksman 2004 which is the same design, manufactured in China rather than Germany. Comparing these pistols (of the same design) gave... (read more)
Nepoez's Response to pkivolowitz's Review
Written on: 03/06/2005
out of all these reviews, there are 2 people who say the seal wears off after a few thousand shots.. is that true?
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★★★★★
“The Beeman P3 is a fine pistol to practice indoors...”
Written on: 26/09/2004 by mickjetblue (1 review written)
The Beeman P3 is a fine pistol to practice indoors with. It is quiet, very accurate, and comfortable to hold and shoot. Great trigger pull. It can be enhanced with a Tasco red dot scope, which is very strong mechanically, and assists with the cocking return stroke by providing an additional solid place to hold onto through the cocking stroke. The pellet chamber is somewhat recessed, and pointed pellets like the Beeman Silver Jets are much easier to insert than hollow points. Highly recommended. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Beeman P-3 (made in Germany) is a natural and...”
Written on: 21/07/2004 by capk (3 reviews written)
The Beeman P-3 (made in Germany) is a natural and accurate shooter with a "business-like" persona. It is an air pistol designed, in my opinion, for adult use. Advertised FPS is 410 feet per second and it has plenty of power for its class. Though nearly identical (at first glance) to its spin-off and lower cost version, the Marksman 2004 (made in China under license from S/R Industries the parent company of Beeman), it has better materials and craftsmanship. From its tighter polymer body... (read more)
★★★★★
“Beeman P3: a few years ago I went searching for a good...”
Written on: 12/07/2004 by hammerheadbikes (1 review written)
Beeman P3:
a few years ago I went searching for a good air pistol. Shot a number of "better ones"
i.e., not $30 Crosmans, but several in the 2-300 range, I read some stuff on the P3 and ordered, talk about a tack driver! I shoot a lot and have a good collection of pistos, sigs, etc; this little gun is a blast. I can put a beer cap in the ground about 30ft away and nail it 99% of the time. It has shot several thousand rounds and has never gave me one second of a problem. It has an EXTREMELY...
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★★★★★
“See the review on the Marksman Model 2004. The Beeman...”
Written on: 09/07/2004 by ricdoug (11 reviews written)
See the review on the Marksman Model 2004. The Beeman P3 is the SAME PISTOL, 1/4th of the price!!! Shoots keyholes and cloverleafs at 10 meters. Every match shooter should have one of these at $40 USD (Under the Marksman label)! (read more)
Flyby 99Th's Response to ricdoug's Review
Written on: 08/09/2004
Sorry to say, but everything else I've read says that the P3 and the Marksman 2004 are not the same gun. The Marksman is a Chinese knockoff that looks the same but is of lesser quality. I owned the Marksman for one whole day. It does not have a two-stage trigger, first off. Secondly I returned it because the safety "locked" and would not let me fire the gun. When I returned to to Walmart, I took the cash return, and ordered a P3 after reading reviews here. I've owned 5 Beeman products in the past, and I know Beeman's quality standards are much higher than what I found in the M-2004. Don't be fooled because they look the same. Build materials are different.
<br>be wise,
<br>Darryl
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Ricdoug's Response to ricdoug's Review
Written on: 17/09/2004
Have owned mine for 6 months. It is two stage. I adjusted mine out with an allen wrench so that it is a glass break trigger. S/R Industries owns both Marksman and Beeman. Marksman is built in China. Beeman (HW40) is built in Germany. No failures on mine. Daily and weekly preventative maintenance stops the issues some purport. Over 10,000 pellets through mine and a friend has been through about 15,000. Moly'd the chamber at 6,000 pellets. My friend has done it twice. If used properly it will not bow. Same gun. I own both. Look at the manual on pyramidair. Not sorry I own one! Ric
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Flyby 99Th's Response to ricdoug's Review
Written on: 20/09/2004
Istand corrected on the trigger being two-stage. But I stand by my impression of the workmanship, and certainly by my experience with the 2004. It was very disappointing, even at it's low price. Ric, I'm OK with you having purchased a great pistol. I am not OK with the poor unit I bought, which is why I returned it.
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★★★★★
“I have had a scoped Beeman P3 for almost two years. I...”
Written on: 25/03/2004 by jafed (2 reviews written)
I have had a scoped Beeman P3 for almost two years. I own various other pneumatics but I find the P-3 the most accurate. I shoot silhouette outside and find the animals quite easily with the 2X scope. The trigger is a nice two-stage with a smooth release. Would like to see a different target grip available someday, but for now, Plink away. (read more)
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★★★★★
“I've had my Beeman P3 for about a year now. I bought...”
Written on: 17/02/2004 by parmentr (1 review written)
I've had my Beeman P3 for about a year now. I bought it for 2 reasons: To use as a varmit chaser (versus a killer) and to teach my 9 year old daughter how to shoot a pistol responsibly.
I've had my share of Daisy BB guns and Crosman air guns like most everyone else. But this Beeman product represents a leap into top-notch quality in the world of air pistols. When you first pick it up, the satisfying heft and balance suggest superior workmanship.
Having shot about 1000 pellets through...
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★★★★★
“I have had my Beeman P3/HW40 since March 1999 and it...”
Written on: 08/10/2003 by TCooper (2 reviews written)
I have had my Beeman P3/HW40 since March 1999 and it has seen more than 15,000 pellets with no problems. My P-3 currently wears an old Interaims 30mm red dot sight.
Accuracy with the P-3 is amazing considering the price. I mounted a 9X scope and tested the pistol from a sandbag rest. The Crosman Premier Light (7.9gr) seemed to be the favoured pellets for my pistol, out of about a dozen types. This pellet averaged .25" ctc for 5 shots at 10 meters (5 groups). When offhand shooting I can...
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★★★★★
“Bought the P3 combo package with 2X Beeman scope....”
Written on: 21/08/2003 by Bill
Bought the P3 combo package with 2X Beeman scope. Wanted to use this pistol for home shooting to improve my firearm shooting skills. I figured the scope and lack of recoil would reveal any mistakes I was making during aiming, trigger pull and shot. The gun has surpassed my expectations. I shot it rested to check its accuracy at 25 ft. Groups at .2 to .3 inch were common. One 3 shot group actually was one hole, only a fraction bigger than .177 inch.
The gun balances well and has a superb...
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★★★★★
“I've owned my Beeman P3, HW40PCA, for a little over a...”
Written on: 17/02/2003 by Reblyel.
I've owned my Beeman P3, HW40PCA, for a little over a year, and find it to be a favorite pistol of mine. It is a recoiless single stroke pnuematic, which is charged by a single cocking stroke. It is low powered, between 350 and 405fps, but is perfect for informal target, and plinking. The gun itself is a union of steel and composite plastic. All stressed parts are steel as well as the frame, and all the trigger components. The pistol is then wrapped in a plastic composite jacket. It is very... (read more)
Ricdoug's Response to 73510_Reblyel.'s Review
Written on: 09/07/2004
This pistol is also available as the Marksman Model 2004 for around $40 USD! A must have at this price!
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★★★★★
“I wanted to have this gun ever since I first saw on in...”
Written on: 07/02/2003 by Piotr Blumczynski.
I wanted to have this gun ever since I first saw on in the net. I knew it was getting very good opinions of shooters worldwide. Now that I have a P3 (or a HW 40 PCA, as they are generally called in Europe) on my own, I can only say it has been everything I could ever expect and more. (1) First of all, I like the looks of it. Some say it was designed to resemble the Walther CP99; if you ask me, it's far more stylish than that. (2) When you first grab the P3, you notice that the ambidextrous... (read more)
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“The Beeman P3 is a very accurate, fun to shoot pistol....”
Written on: 14/01/2003 by Mark.
The Beeman P3 is a very accurate, fun to shoot pistol. What I noticed right away the first time I fired it was the comfortable grip and the great trigger action. The accuracy is amazing. It's fairly quiet when you shoot it. The only drawback (if any) is it can tend to be hard to cock if you're not so strong. (read more)
Jonnygee's Response to 65057_Mark.'s Review
Written on: 29/01/2004
How powerful is it and how much does it cost?
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Thaistick's Comment
Written on: 08/11/2010
Im thinking mine was the chinese version because of the price even though it says beeman on it, but a problem I had was you pull the top up to cock, a lot more hissing then normal as air enters, then as you close it 'fires' halfway down as air escapes the pistol. Found out this was because the double trigger bit didnt engage properly, to fix it just opened it up and bent the medium sized spring so theres less tension on it.
<br/>When it was stretched and so had alot of tension, the double trigger bit didnt lock properly against another component as the spring was trying to pull it the other way.
<br/>Hope this helps :)