Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol Reviews

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Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol
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13 Reviews For Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol

  • Old Bob 3rd Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    benjamin crosman eb17 is a decent pistol, BUT the sights are lousy, there's no way to add a Red Dot sight, the trigger is rough, too narrow, and has no precise shoot point. The grips are too thin and lack a thumb rest. The barrel is brass instead of steel. And you can buy a Crosman 2240 for half the price. With less than the difference between the two, you can make numerous modifications that increase power and accuracy, allow you to mount a Red Dot scope, etc. Buy the 2240.

  • Guest 18th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    the only problem with the Benjamin Crosman gun is the normal problem associated with co2 cartridge guns and that is leakage if the cartridge is left in.

    cheers Dave

  • Guest 30th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol is a great gun for the money. Great way to into PCP. Good value, USA Made, Nice wood, versatile. Only bad point is some plastic parts

  • Guest 13th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol is a good gun!
    I think overall the crossman is a well made gun!

  • shooter dave Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had this one for many years. Bought it in original condition with all it's paperwork. Have recently made custom grips for target use. Power and accuracy is better than i expected from an old timer like this one....this is one i shall be keeping.

  • guru1ofatl Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 9th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've wanted one of these guns since the first time I saw it. The compact design, good weight, and quality materials make it feel like more than the average pellet gun.

    Fit and finish- Let me start by saying this, no plastic. Seriously, none in the entire gun (inside or out). This is unheard of this day in age! Sure, the painted finish leaves something to be desired and perhaps the quality of the wood grips could be a tad better but I don't think you are going to find anything better in this ...

  • Doolie Rank: Staff Sergeant 2nd Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Your comments of the windage issue with the Benjamin Crosman EB17 I have noted, but may I suggest that the correction of the windage issue may be better achieved by elongating the front screw hole in a left and/or right direction, if the existing limitations are not enough. I found the same issue with my EB9a. I personally would be a reluctant to file off the front flang, and then rely on twisting the rear sight assembly. I imagine that this must change the site picture of the front sight throu ...

  • Doolie Rank: Staff Sergeant 1st Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Although this article appears under the heading of the Crosman EB17 I will be talking about the Crosman EB9a pistol. I suspect that the difference between the EB9a series and the EB17 is the name only. Perhaps Crosman will correct me if I am incorrect!.

    I have had my EB9a for a little over a year. At that time I paid £83. for it. The best price that I have seen for this pistol recently is £109. (Airsport Direct in the UK).

    I would describe this pistol as an entry point target p ...

  • Taidani Rank: Sergeant 7th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I purchased the Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol after reading the reviews on several sites, and on the recommendation of a friend. I paid $89 US for the pistol at a local sporting-goods establishment, and was immediately impressed by the quality of the fit and finish. There is not a single piece of plastic that I can locate on this pistol, and the metal components are machined very nicely. The casting that forms the grip frame and the trigger guard is slightly rough in two places, but not ex ...

  • jgriggs177 Rank: Staff Sergeant 4th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I bought the Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol (after much online research) for shooting at my local indoor ten metre range - the reviews I found suggested it was accurate, powerful (which seemed a good idea at the time), CO2 powered (which made it score higher in my mind than the reputedly hard to cock Wiehrauch HW40 pneumatic, and within my budget at around £105.

    I'd ordered a Sheridan Prohunter in .177", but what actually arrived was a Benjamin EB-17 - which is totally identical as f ...

  • straightshooter65 Rank: Corporal 12th Aug 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    These C02 pistols have been around forever, which speaks to their desirability. I am a Tempest fan, but when cocking barrels gets old, this little wonder picks up the slack! The Benjamin version of years past seemed to be more refined in workmanship. They have a brass barrel, which means you must take extra care when cleaning. The protective coating on the metal parts is thin, so keep up on rust prevention. This is not a "match" grade pistol. However, this is a pistol you will derive many h ...

  • diananike Rank: Staff Sergeant 4th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Benjamin Crosman EB17 Co2 Pistol just might be the finest CO2 pistol in the world. Mine is in .20 and the power on a new co2 is phenomonal. The power is sufficient to rival some rifles and the stopping power of a .20 cylinrical pellet at 430fps is enough to take small game at up to 15-20yds. The trigger is light but has an indeffinate release point making it hard to get comfortable. Despite this the accuracy is great. At 20yds the groups are about an inch wide and two inches tall. I prefer ...

  • jcannell Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Oct 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 gl ...