I hope I'm not out of order posting this on a Daisy air rifle forum, but I'm wanting a 747 one stroke air pistol and have read that the 747 is very accurate and a good value. Can anyone tell me a reason that I should or should not get one? Or maybe some experiences you might have had with one.

Thanks

Charlie

I think it all comes down to what you are looking for in a pistol. The 747 is easy to cock compared to other single pump pneumatics, amazingly accurate, and fairly powerful. The only complaint would have to be the lack of a scope rail but others have come up with fixes for that.

It is also durable and easy to work on. Something that will continue to function well over the long haul and a worthy addition to your collection if you are in need of a target pistol. If you are looking for a hunter though, I would look elsewhere as the power isn't quite where it needs to be for popping squirrels.

Russ S.

Thanks for the information Russ. I got a Crosman 1377 for Christmas and really like it because of the accuracy and good hold, but the multi pumping is kinda aggravating. I can usually get by with 4 strokes for 10m plinking. That 747 was one of the few pistols(other than high dollar match pistols like Weihrauch) that I have noticed you and others use the word "amazing" regarding its accuracy, and I think I'll enjoy the one stroke pumping too. The only varmints I might get a shot at will be rats and at pretty close range off my deck.

I found one listed at DNRSports for $127.13 plus shipping(<10.00). This was best price I've seen on the
747 Avanti.

http://www.dnrsports.com/acatalog/D___R_Catalog_Daisy_Airguns_1715.html

Now if I can just keep up my end of the accuracy combination.

Regards and thanks again,
Charlie

sounds like it will fit the bill quite nicely for you and is a worthy addition to your collection.

I have become rather infatuated with my new Diana P5 Magnum pistol since buying it not too long ago. All other pistols are collecting dust at the moment. You may want to look into that at some point as well as I would swear it is the most accurate pistol I have ever shot (and it is a springer!!!!).

Take care.

Russ S.

Having owned both the Daisy 777 (a 747 with an anatomical match grip) and the Russian IZH-Baikal IZH-46, the 747 would be a good starter pistol for target and plinking use. The IZH is from the start a 10m target pistol, with it's adjustable grips, adjustable trigger (pull length, wt, let-off, and more!), match sights. It's an underlever single stroke pneumatic, velocity about 460fps, grouping 1/4" at 10m (isn't it strange that we shoot matches at 10m, metric, yet still in the US measure our groups in imperial units ;-) ). The Daisy's trigger is much simpler and not as refined (but it can be tuned, but not equal to the -46). Both guns can be scoped with an accessory mount (3/8" dovetail for the 747, B-Square weaver for the Izzy). Both guns are front heavy (the Izzy's grip is one handed, and builds up your arm strength, whether you like it or not!). The 747's grip allows one hand and two hand holds. The finish on the 747 is paint on alloy, while the Izzy is blued steel. Out in the field, I'd feel more comfortable with the 747's finish.

IZH-46 Pros: Match quality, multiple trigger adjustments and grips, better construction (all steel and wood). Very accurate, a good starter pistol for 10m matches.
Cons: Front heavy, grip for offhand use only. More delicate finish. Costs $260+.

Daisy 747 Pros: Near match quality, trigger adjustable for weight, good sights (rear adjustable for windage and notch width). Accuracy on par with -46. Tough finish. Nearly half the price of the -46.
Cons: rougher finish, must get custom grips if you want good offhand performance.

Both are great guns. If you're more into competition, spring for the Izzy. If it's for more all around use, go with the 747 and get better grips. Better yet, both!

By the way, the -46 was used in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. It was the official sidearm (with some added goodies) of the Palace Guard of Naboo!

I got my 747 today. I'm assuming you are saying that the 747's barrel is not blued. I thought it was blued just by looking at it. My barrel came with a tiny,looks like a gouge the size of a period on this page, and a rough area maybe 3/8" long by 1/8" wide.
Both are on the side of the barrel near the front site.

If you meant the barrel was not blued but painted(the words paint on alloy threw me since ads say rifled steel barrel)could I just use some fine emery cloth to get the dings out and find a matching paint for it? Please let me know if you were talking about the barrel not being blued.

I was thinking about calling Daisy and asking them to tell me how to remove the barrel and return it to them for another one. Is it easy to remove a 747 barrel? Any advice appreciated. I just hate to start with an imperfection. I'm an old double barrel shotgun and pre WWII German drilling collector and kinda picky on condition and care of my guns, air or otherwise.

I don't think I'm able to get into match shooting cause of my eyes but the 1377 I got Christmas has excited me about air pistols.

Thanks for the comparison info.; it's appreciated specially since I'm new to air gunning.

Charlie

If so and you
re shooting 10 meters and you don't want to multi pump?
I've had great fun with the Chinese QS35 single stroke underlever that shoots in the mid 400s with light pellets for $35 at most. But even better I have a scoped Izy IZH 53M I got from Compasseco for $45 that's a remarlable breakbarrel and too is accurate to 10 yds. Really nice ballance & grip. Again in the 400 fps with lighter wads.
Both are easily scope-able.