Daisy Model 188 Pistol Reviews

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Daisy Model 188 Pistol
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  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.5 stars

11 Reviews For Daisy Model 188 Pistol

  • Guest 26th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have the metal bodied version of the daisy model 188 pistol. I like the heavy feel and the parts don't wear out like they would on a plastic model. I strictly use it with bb's. and in the 25+ years I've owned it I've never shot any small animals with it. I use it on dogs and cats that come around messing with my pets. It's just strong enough to give a good sting and leave a little welt. I used it on myself before shooting an animal with it.

    I've considered taking it apart and making it stronger but I'm afraid I may damage it and render it inoperable.

    It's a good starter gun for a kid because it won't hurt anyone and does little damage if shot at non target items. I prefer using it on paper targets shot into a heavy cardboard box (Good for indoor range) Make sure there are not TV's or Monitors in the room!

    Note: If you make a cardboard box target, add a top slanted out backer cardboard inside the box to deflect the BBS into the box for easy recovery.
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  • Guest 29th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Daisy Model 188 Pistol is great for dispatching Packrats!

  • Guest 24th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Daisy Model 188 Pistol is very powerful worth money

  • proflex857 24th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Decent, but low powered bb pistol. Got my Daisy Model for 2 bucks at a garage sale and it works great. Wondering if anyone has ever modded one with a stronger spring or whatever the propulsion system is...

  • Guest 18th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    got a Daisy Model 188 Pistol as a gift from my dads friend, not much power good for scaring away birds off your pear tree. With a well with a well placed shot through the neck it was able to take out a small bird at 20 feet.

  • lobkha 28th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I recomend it 100% to anyone.

  • jerrymouse 11th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This is the perfect gun for youth and it's look is appealing to all people. It's very durable and portable

  • pm0501 16th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    My Dad and Uncle each had one of these. I used them several times while growing up but, opted for several modern Daisy's (mid 1960's) for my own. They are long gone but, not forgotten. I remember the ammo was a ,118 graphite BB Probably left over from the 2 years when expendable metals were scarce. I am told that a 6 shot can be used effectively.
    I had a chance but, flinched, to buy one of these at our local gun shows for about thirty bucks sans the box and in very good condition. Later I wen ...

  • radeeoh Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought this Daisy model 188 Air Pistol when they were not using plastic and it sure makes a difference. The more plastic the lighter the gun. so what, I like the solid feel and the durability of good old iron. I have had this piece some 20 years now and will probably have it another 20 if I can just get a new spring.

  • drgonzo2004 Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Feb 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have the plastic version of the Daisy model 188 Pistol for ten years now.
    it's a nice pistol, comfortable in the hand, accurate in short distance and fun to shoot.
    the bad points are: 1 The sights, primary the fixed rear, are to crude.
    2 The cocking arm is a little weak.
    3 The loading port opens every time so i close it with a adhesive band.
    For a first pistol it's good. Buy it if you find one.

  • kmillard Rank: Major 6th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Overall for a kids first pistol the Daisy model 188 Pistol is great and low powered so as not to do any real damage if you miss the target, the older model form 79 to 83 was both bb and pellet and was made of metal
    comfortable in the hand, decent and accurat at 20 feet...good for a kids first pistol.