Crosman Drifter

[wolf_from_wv]

Does anyone have any experience with the Crosman Drifter?

https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-drifter-kit/

https://www.amazon.com/Crosman-2289CFKT-22-Caliber-Variable-Single-Shot/dp/B096P662JY

I am trying to find a .22 air pistol.

- I don't want CO2, so I don't have to store cartridge in it and worry about the seal going bad, or having to shoot 40+ times to unload.

- Single shot is ok

- If the pistol is going to be half the size of a rifle, why not get one with a detachable shoulder stock?

[Moab]

No experience. But it looks awesome! I have always wanted one for pest control. 

I had a pump pistol when I was a kid. Loved that thing. Would chase tin cans up the road with it. 

Here's what AI said. I was curious:

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[majorhavoc]

I have experience with that gun. Or at least a Crosman 2240 pistol that I modified with a longer barrel, metal breech, shoulder stock, beefed up piston and a few other bits and bobs that I can't remember off the top of my head. Had the Drifter been available when I was considering turning the 2240 into a pistol carbine, I definitely would have started with that. The Amazon price seems pretty reasonable compared to the cost of a base 2240 when you factor in all the parts I added to bring it up to Drifter spec. Unfortunately I lent mine to a friend who I then had a serious falling out with (a rarity for me - I usually get along with anyone), so I'm currently not in possession of it.

I think it's a great little gun - heavy-hitting for it's size (especially if you do the piston mod) and pretty damn accurate. I thought it made a sweet little survival gun - as long as your survival use case is restricted to taking small game. It's not perfect: the rear sight is a little crude and the grips, stock and especially the pump-handle forearm are very plasticky.

I seriously doubt the Drifter comes with a metal breech, which is highly recommended if you plan on adding a scope - it makes for a much more stable mount. You can buy the part directly from Crosman.

I say go for it, Wolf. Responding to your question has reminded me how much I miss the little guy. Just order the Drifter. And while you're waiting for it to arrive, search Google and YouTube for "Crosman 2240 mods" and prepare to go down a very satisfying rabbit hole.