Crosman 1077 RepeatAir Semi-Automatic .177-Caliber Air Gun

When I bought this pellet gun nearly a year ago, I thought it was a really good idea. A gun that can shoot repeatedly is way better than only being able to shoot one at a time and then having to reload. After having this for a year, I can see that it’s not the case — IF you’re wanting to hunt small game with it. But if you’re just looking for something to shoot targets with, this is pretty useful.
I’m 15 and bought this a while back. Many of my friends have pellet guns and we often go out and hunt birds, squirrels, rabbits, and other small game. One of my friends has a single shot, break-barrel pellet gun that I have used and hunted with many times, so I can compare them very well. First off, there is a problem with the logic of the Repeat Air that I have found out after hunting with both kinds of pellet guns. When buying this gun I thought, like many people, that if I miss, I still have 11 other rounds to shoot to kill [the bird]. Though in reality, what has happened is not that. If you get close enough to a bird with your shot, but miss, its most likely going to fly away (Even if you’re the best shot in the world its impossible to hit a flying bird with this gun.) If your shot is far away, it usually doesn’t fly away. So with a break barrel, you’d have time to reload and shoot again 90% of the time (This is from experience again, not assuming).

There’s more problems with this gun. The CO2 leaks out over time. So you can’t go out one day, shoot 20 rounds, go home, and 2 days later shoot the rest. If you load in a CO2 cartridge you’re going to have to shoot all 60 (or however many it says you can get out of one CO2 cartridge. You only get about 40 powerful shots and then it starts to decline.) But if you’re just looking for a gun to go out, set up some cans and shoot, its perfect. You don’t have to reload and don’t have to worry about the lack of power. But if you like hunting, you’re better off with a break-barrel.
The initial cost of $60 isn’t so bad. But once you factor in the cost of CO2, it gets pricey after a while. Its around or a little below 700 FPS I believe, and for the cost of CO2 you might as well go with a 1200 FPS break-barrel because after about a year it’ll be the same price as you would have spent in CO2, only a more powerful gun.

So again, this gun is really useful if all you want to do is shoot at targets like cans. Don’t have to reload and don’t have to worry about the cans running away. But if you’re into going out with friends and hunting birds, squirrels, and rabbits, its not the most efficient. I always found myself taking a shot with my friend’s Crosman Phantom .177 Break Barrel Air Rifle. Yes, Crosman does make good quality Pellet Guns, though they went with the Cheap and Easy Sale route on this one. Consider what use you have of the pellet gun, and that’ll help you make the decision on what kind to buy.

This is an edit my 1st review:
You can still see what I said about the 1st review below.
The replacement is good and cheap on gas too! I ran 7(seven) magazines thru it with one co2 cartridge 84 rounds and it still had a little gas left. I’m really happy I got a replacement instead of a refund. It’s exactly what I expected it to be like. 1st one just slipped thru the QC crack.
Because the magazine does NOT rotate! I’m returning it and asking for a replacement. Hopefully the replacement won’t be defective also. QC at Crosman/Daisy, if they have QC, needs to be aware of this issue. I tried different weights and styles of pellets, didn’t help it.
PS: I’m not one to write a bad review because I didn’t read the directions and damaged some item. I know guns and have several pellet/bb rifles and pistols

shoots fine, fast shipping, item as described!!