All the stars lined up just right (and my wife was in a good mood :P) and I ordered a 1322 from Wally world online to be shipped to my local store. This makes shipping free.
Been wanting a .22 pistol for a while now, will be glad to see it arrive. I "plan" to leave this gun pretty stock, at least on the outside. With the additions I have done to my 1377 it is no longer handy to carry as a side arm around the "farm".
I ordered it last night, from what I understood should be two day shipping to my area. I will report on the process and how I like the gun after it comes in. :-*
I did the same when I bought my 1377...check out the winchester spinning target (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Winchester-Spinning-Targets/16662944)in the sports/hunting/fishing section...lots of fun
you can chuck that plan in the circular file bin
you know you at the very least need a flat top piston and valve
anyways
congrats be sure to give us a range report when it touches your hands
Congrats to your new 1322. I said the same thig about my 1322. ;D But you know how that goes.
Mike 8)
Congrats :) There's nothing like the 1322. The pellets are easy to grab/load and it's nice and accurate. The trigger is a bit gritty but if handy a little polishing of the trigger/sear makes this an awesome pistol and will increase accuracy even more so than it already is :-* I added a polished "empty" 22LR shell to the top of the sear spring and it made a huge difference with feel. Now that my internet is back up I'll have to post a pic.
I would love to see some detail on how to make my trigger better on both my 1377 and upcoming 1322.
I am sure there is something here on the site if someone could just point the way...
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 14, 2012, 12:16:01 PM
I would love to see some detail on how to make my trigger better on both my 1377 and upcoming 1322.
I am sure there is something here on the site if someone could just point the way...
Do you have a buffing wheel? Or a dremel with a polishing wheel? Also, check out the Gritty trigger post I recently made. There's a pic of the mod I did on my 1322. 1377x posted his mod pic as well. I'll try to do a detailed vid in the near future. Use caution when removing material.
yeah im working on my trigger also
you can make itlighter/ better but imo it is still mushy.the p-rod trigger group is the best mod you can do for the 13xx
Quote from: sandpiper on July 14, 2012, 02:12:11 PM
Do you have a buffing wheel? Or a dremel with a polishing wheel? Also, check out the Gritty trigger post I recently made. There's a pic of the mod I did on my 1322. 1377x posted his mod pic as well. I'll try to do a detailed vid in the near future. Use caution when removing material.
I would LOVE to see a video like that. If possible, please do show even the basic disassembly steps. It would be a big help for me and other total noobs.
Gun came in yesterday to my local Wally world. Picked it up last night, don't have much to report yet, just that ordering from them was pretty pain free. I just printed a copy of the last E-mail they sent me, and showed my ID when I picked it up.
Just had time to open the package last night, I will try and report more later. I am excited to see what it will do.
I got to sight my new 1322 in tonight. After about 15 shots or so it started repeating well enough to move the rear sight. It was pretty dry when I opened it up, don't know how long it might have been on the shelf. I oiled it before I started.
I am pretty happy with it, and it fits my holster! I don't plan on changing the sights or really anything on the outside of the gun, I want to continue to be able to carry it around the "farm" i the holster.
I do plan on looking at how to peek the power out a little, I am open to ideas.
I did notice that the safety pin has a red ring to indicate it is ready to fire, my 1377 does not.
I still need ti dab some white paint on the front sight, if you can count that as a change...
iirc someone here made their 13xx shoot like it had a flat top set up
it involved taking a little off the top of the cone so the piston cup could mate with the cone's shelf better and stuffing the piston,that i tried it did help
myself i prefer to use a flat top set up for more power
Quote from: 1377x on July 20, 2012, 03:30:07 AM
iirc someone here made their 13xx shoot like it had a flat top set up
it involved taking a little off the top of the cone so the piston cup could mate with the cone's shelf better and stuffing the piston,that i tried it did help
myself i prefer to use a flat top set up for more power
I am thinking FT, but from where? That Mellon air is saying four week lead time. I would like to see a little better turn around.
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 20, 2012, 04:02:45 AM
I am thinking FT, but from where? That Mellon air is saying four week lead time. I would like to see a little better turn around.
its worth the wait! at his prices you know he is busy these days
for $30 you get a valve and piston from mellon anywhere else that will only get you a piston. you can get a long or hollow probe bolt and solid pin kit too if you want
mountainair has pistons and valves iirc it will be $50 before shipping.their pistons are made from delrin also.solid pivot pin available.i think they have a quick turn around time
airgunsmith has brass pistons and modded aluminum valves
crosmods dont know about their turn around time.their piston looks like it is metal
gmac they are outside the US dont know what delivery time would be
theres not many vendors for pistons and modded valves
i wish i had a lathe i would make pistons
Got to spend a little time with my new gun, made two adjustments to the open sights, painted the front blade site and she shoots where I aim. Pretty happy, seems to pack a pretty good punch.
This will be my new woods buddy, not planning many external changes, at least not anything that will keep it from fitting my holster. ;)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/pistol.jpg)
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 26, 2012, 04:17:14 PM
Got to spend a little time with my new gun, made two adjustments to the open sights, painted the front blade site and she shoots where I aim. Pretty happy, seems to pack a pretty good punch.
This will be my new woods buddy, not planning many external changes, at least not anything that will keep it from fitting my holster. ;)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/pistol.jpg)
For sure they do shoot nice. I like the holster.
Mike
I have posted this before, but this is the holster in action, it works pretty good. It is just the $7 crosman holster you get off the shelf, cut a few stitches out of the bottom, then I installed a black zip tie to keep it from ripping out further. The pictures are my 1377 before I scoped it.
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/holster.jpg)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/package.jpg)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/wiretie.jpg)
nice!!!
I can't believe this was six years ago! :o
My 1322 still shoots great, I still get it out now and again.
The holster is still holding up fine.
My oldest grandson just turned five, won't be long before he will "need" one. :P
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 19, 2018, 04:33:57 PM
I can't believe this was six years ago! :o
My 1322 still shoots great, I still get it out now and again.
The holster is still holding up fine.
My oldest grandson just turned five, won't be long before he will "need" one. :P
Very cool!
Interesting repurposing of that holster. I'd been considering finding a holster for my S&W 78g and I already have a couple of holsters like yours that I use for airsoft guns. It should fit well enough for my purposes.
With this crazy dire wolf looking dog I have now I can't set a pistol aside on my table long enough to set up new targets or cans. She'd definitely make off with it.
I put a 5 gal drywall bucket full of rocks in a hole she started under the fence and she pulled the bucket out of the hole and chewed it to bits. She also dragged off some seven foot logs. Neck like an Ox, teeth like a lion.
I did try using the Leather one size fits all electric drill holster I use when working on the fence. It worked well enough but is bulky and loose fitting. I used it with a Colt Walker once. It has extra internal snaps to adjust size and shape and the safety strap can be unsnapped from either side for right or left handed wear..
It is really hard to break a dog of chewing on stuff and tearing stuff up, good luck.
Maybe a shock collar?
I use to carry my 1322 anytime I was outside, but I have other options when I go to the woods. We have many more coyotes around than just a few years ago. They could/would easily kill our small dog that is often with me.
But I do still carry it when I'm on my mower and often my tractor.
There was/is a guy around the forum that makes really nice leather holsters. But it is hard to beat six bucks for a usable holster.
I recently acquired a new 1322 too and I love it ! The fit and finish is just perfect for such an affordable pumper...
I like the idea of the holster btw, something that needs to get investigated ;)
The big question of course is..., have you modded the 1322 in those 6 years ??? :-*
Speaking of modding, mine stayed basic for several months after I bought 1 from AOA when I was in AZ last Thanksgiving.
I just opened it and let it collect dust in the cabinet for a long time.
I remember modding it about a month and a half ago.
Now it has Magnum Air Power, Alchemy, and Don Cothran parts.
The trigger frame I got from Alchemy has a texture, which matches the plastic cover--in short, it is beautiful. Right now, he sells the smooth matte version, which holds no appeal to me.
The 13xx stainless pin from Alchemy is also a must! It sits flushed and the button head screws on each side look really cute :-* I deburred and polished it as I do all my screws.
Regarding the Don Cothran parts, they are exemplary, bar none :-* I love this machinist of a man :)
I also like the MAP parts (e.g., custom springs and pins, and the no-need-to-shim Super Thick Sear). MAP is also a great seller and ships fast!
Love this carbine, especially with the Donny FL '"pickle" and the all-steel deep black nitrided adapter from the Polish guy Sklep Militaria :-*
(https://i.imgur.com/vZFirju.jpg?7)
Beautiful gun crossliner.
Thank you, sir!
Been needing a cheek piece since I got my aluminum receiver and added a scope. I made a temporary but very comfortable substitute by wrapping a piece of split foam pipe insulator with black duct tape. I fitted it over the top rail then compressed it hard while wrapping it tight. Perfect cheek weld and sight picture now.
Quote from: Multigunner on August 29, 2018, 09:06:17 AM
Been needing a cheek piece since I got my aluminum receiver and added a scope. I made a temporary but very comfortable substitute by wrapping a piece of split foam pipe insulator with black duct tape. I fitted it over the top rail then compressed it hard while wrapping it tight. Perfect cheek weld and sight picture now.
im doing the same thing lol
but ive thought about using a handlebar pad for a bicycle,
foam inside and a velcro covering. should work well
Quote from: thestarlingassassin on August 29, 2018, 07:31:59 PM
im doing the same thing lol
but ive thought about using a handlebar pad for a bicycle,
foam inside and a velcro covering. should work well
They used to make a pad for the upper tube of a bike frame that had foam tube padding with a plastic cover held on by a line of snaps. Looked for one of these several times but couldn't find one.
Quote from: thestarlingassassin on August 29, 2018, 07:31:59 PM
im doing the same thing lol
but ive thought about using a handlebar pad for a bicycle,
foam inside and a velcro covering. should work well
here's what I came up with for getting a better cheekweld...
https://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,17813.msg228401.html#msg228401
https://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,17848.msg228632.html#msg228632
https://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,17856.msg228704.html#msg228704
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 26, 2012, 04:17:14 PM
Got to spend a little time with my new gun, made two adjustments to the open sights, painted the front blade site and she shoots where I aim. Pretty happy, seems to pack a pretty good punch.
This will be my new woods buddy, not planning many external changes, at least not anything that will keep it from fitting my holster. ;)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/pistol.jpg)
That was quite a few years ago, so let me make sure: Is that the same one as https://www.crosman.com/elite-pistol-holster ? If so, I'll order one.
Yes, that's it. I have one for my 1377, nice holster in my opinion.
Well, it arrived, but the 1322 does not fit through the hole in the bottom. With some effort, I can get it to stick through the hole only about one inch, not five inches as shown in the picture. The pump arm is much too big to fit through. I could return it, but I really want this to work, so I might try to modify it. Any comments welcome.
Quote from: seagullplayer on July 26, 2012, 06:47:10 PM
I have posted this before, but this is the holster in action, it works pretty good. It is just the $7 crosman holster you get off the shelf, cut a few stitches out of the bottom, then I installed a black zip tie to keep it from ripping out further. The pictures are my 1377 before I scoped it.
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/holster.jpg)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/package.jpg)
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac221/seagullplayer1965/crosman/wiretie.jpg)
Thankyou, BillK. Somehow I had missed the part about the modification. It looks easy enough though. Thanks again.
Edit, a few weeks later: Done. :)
Love these revitalized threads :-*! Made me go to the shop and take my 1322 out and fondle it for a while ;). Too cold to go out shooting tho :(. Thread has a couple of topics that are frequent subjects of discussion, simple trigger mods and holsters for 13xx pumpers. I'm sure there are "stickies" for them but I'll comment anyway.
I did a simple trigger mod several years back that I found to improve the trigger action greatly! Check out this link to the thread. https://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,9044.msg120143.html#msg120143
Not the equivalent of a p-rod trigger but an improvement to be sure :).
RE: making the Crosman holster for their AirSoft guns fit the 13xx series, indeed it is simple! The zip tie method is super simple but leaves that squarish chunk of plastic along the edge of the holster. I used a small carriage bolt, washer and nut arrangement. The smooth head of the carriage gives a touch of class IMHO ;). Kinda bulky on the back side and I had to carefully remove the excess bolt length and about half of the nut with my Dremel tool. (OK fine, less classy there and some extra work). Another option would be to use brass Chicago screws as that would look nice too.
Flex