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Benjamin Trail NP Pellet Pistol

  • Code: BBP77 · .177 · 625 fps
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The Benjamin Trail NP pistol features and outstanding 600 feet per second velocity powered by nitro piston. This smooth break action pistol comes with a cocking aid, so you can have the power of a heavy duty piston, without the struggle of cocking it. With adjustable sights and an angled textured grip, you'll love the way you feel looking down the sights of this airgun. The pistol rail is grooved with a dovetail fitting, so be sure to grab optics to complete your shooting experience!

Benjamin Trail NP Air Pistol Features
  • Nitro Piston
  • Breakbarrel
  • Single-shot
  • 19.5" long with muzzlebrake; 16" long without muzzlebrake
  • 25 lbs. cocking effort
  • 7-lb. trigger-pull
  • Fixed fiber optic front sight
  • Fully adjustable fiber optic rear sight
  • Textured- ambidextrous grip
  • 11mm optics dovetail
  • Manual safety
  • Includes cocking aid

Here are the benefits of the Nitro Piston
  • Smoother cocking
  • Smoother shooting
  • No spring torque
  • No spring fatigue- even if you leave it cocked for hours
  • Functions perfectly in cold weather
  • Lasts longer than a metal spring
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Specs
  • ManufacturerBenjamin
  • Caliber .177
  • Velocity 625 fps
  • Condition New
  • Ammo Type Pellets
  • Action Break barrel
  • Barrel Style Rifled
  • Fire Mode Single-shot
  • Gun Weight 3.43
  • Overall Length 16.00
  • Barrel Length 0.00
  • Loudness 3-Medium
  • Magazine Capacity 0
  • Mechanism Gas-piston
  • Rail 11mm dovetail
  • Safety Manual
  • Front Sights Fiber Optic
  • Rear Sights Adjustable for windage & elevation
  • Shots per Fill 0
  • Trigger Adjustability 0
  • Trigger Action 0
  • Use Plinking/Fun
  • Warranty 1-year limited warranty
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Reviews
Average Customer Review
4.1
4.095 Reviews
5
43% (41)
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4.0
By RivielFebruary 19, 2019

Muy buena buena agruoacion

5.0
By Steven C.November 17, 2018

This is a nice pistol. Is a bit tough to break open. It is accurate enough at 20 yards. Many pellets shot decent in it. I prefer no scope on it. The sights are usable. We have three in our family each having this pistol.

Pros
Accurate and affordable.

Cons
Needs the extension to safely break open the rifle.

3.0
By JAugust 7, 2018

Pros:trigger Cons: Weight ,cocking aid. The cocking aid developed a crack after less than a dozen cockings. I don't see how this pistol is worth it's price new but at this refurbished price it's on par with others in this price range. Other than single cocking stroke going for it to me it's not as accurate or powerful as a Crosman 1377. However it's cheaper usually and still fun to shoot.

Pros
trigger

Cons
weight, cocking aid, power, accuracy

4.0
By BenUSAAugust 4, 2018

I just got this gun last Wed. and I have tried over 200 shots. I really like it. I like single pump over multiple pumps. Live the overall design of the gun as well as power it put all all together.

Pros
Power & design of the gun

Cons
Honestly, the rear sign is crap and unusable. No matter how adjustment I made that I must aim above the target 1 inch and to the right 1/4 inch to get it hit the target. I think I have to find a different one.

1.0
By TonyAugust 1, 2018

This pistol doesn't seem to have any more power than my old Daisy spring action piston, single pump BB rifle. The trigger pull is very hard and the accuracy is erratic, even at minimally different distances and even using a bench rest. Wish I would have paid a little more and tried an RWS pistol.

Pros
Looks and feels better than it performs.

Cons
Lacks power for its weight. Inconsistent accuracy.

5.0
By tom s.July 22, 2018

i hear reviews of bad sights on this pistol......not true , out of eight shots from 10 meters ...hit 6 cans and a bulls eye on a nickle size bulls eye....this gun has power and is very accurate ..

Pros
great pistol....handles well...accurate...and has power..

Cons
none

5.0
By Rudy R.July 13, 2018

It shoots fast and hard for a pistol, not really heavy like some reviewers say, good sights and pretty accurate for a pistol

Pros
price and hard shooting

Cons
none at this time, I have only had it for a few weeks

4.0
By OptiJuly 12, 2018

This was a refurbished pistol, but you could never tell it was, it was very quick to get sighted in. The gun itself is a bit heavy, and a little hard to break open the barrel and also to cock the gun. It is easier to cock it with the added plastic aid, but you can do it without the aid. The real problem to me is the long trigger pull, if I can cut that distance in half it would be a whole lot better, overall a nice pistol.

Pros
Accurate, quiet

Cons
Abit heavy, hard to break and then cock gun, also a long trigger pull.

1.0
By JackJuly 11, 2018

I don't really care much about power or looks or comfort. All I really care about is consistency. But this gun is anything but consistent! Starting out with factory original sights that I've found to be unacceptable, and, thanks to barrel droop, inadequate to be able to mach POI with the line of sight at 10 yards. Next I've installed Burris 22 rimfire rings and 2x pistol scope on it and as I predicted rings shake lose before I knew it. Next I went with solid mono-rail scope base with a set screw, remounted the scope and it is all solid but sure enough...now the scope is out of elevation adjustment before I can get the POI where I'm looking at! Next came scope shimming and finally I was able to get it to line up. Next came accuracy test. 10 yard target - 5 shot string. Gun would print 2 shots into a dime and then shift and inch or two anywhere on paper. Naturally, checking and rechecking every screw, using different pellets, shooting from bench rifle and pistol rests, anything I could think of...short of Ransom pistol vise, made no difference!

Pros
None....but if you're okay with Coke Can MOA @ 10 yards buy it.

Cons
Trigger, sights, consistency and accuracy.

4.0
By GaryUSAJune 15, 2018

I wasn't expecting how heavy this gun is. That's why I gave it 4 stars because of its weight. Also the trigger pull is a bit heavy. I've watched some videos to make the trigger easier to pull that I might try. But the overall quality and ease of cocking it make it nice to own.

Pros
Quality and ease of cocking. Nitro gas piston.

Cons
Weight. Heavy trigger pull.

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Which sight will work with the Benjamin trail no pellet pistol

asked Geno piwko

Where has everyone found the best site to upgrade the pistol? Thanks Joe

asked Joseph Smith

Can you shoot it with the cocking aid attached?

asked Mark from USA

can this gun be pumped multiple times or is it just a one pump gun?

asked Kent Brown

I am trying to mount RED DOT REFLEX sight on this pistol that accepts typical dovetail pistol mounts and the reflex mount itself is way to wide? Is their any special adapter or mount accessory for this pistol? Please help because I am at a loss. Please email me back with SOME kind of response, thank you.

asked marty from USA

Is there a break in period for refurbished?

asked James from USA

does this ship to canada

asked Ken

I am having a problem with cocking the pistol. It worked great at first but after not firing for a couple of weeks it is very hard, almost impossible to break the barrel and reload. Is there something I need to lubricate or tighten that would cause this?

asked David

Had same problem. I lubed it an found that a slight hit down on barrel end releases it so you can then pump it.

Aquaman

OK. Don't worry. 1.Turn safety on. 2.With the break assist on the barrel (the plastic muzzle) firmly hold the pistol grip and with your free hand give the end of the barrel a nice little slap downward. It should break open like magic. I had the same problem. It needs a quick jolt to open. If you try to open it without slapping the barrel it will never open. It is a great gun. I need a laser for mine. Thanks have a nice day.

billy the kid

Break the barrel , look below the place where you put the pellet, there is a metal pin sticking out , it is the lock for the barrel. If you tap it lightly with The handle of a screwdriver it should move in and out. Place a couple drops of thin oil like 3 in 1 and then tap the pin to allow the oil to seep in around the pin and down to the spring which is under the pin. Add more oil the pin should move in with just the pressure of your thumb, then lightly oil all moving parts. The lock should hold the barrel closed tightly. I found that a stiff rap with my hand on the barrel cocking assist will pop it open. Matt

Matthew from USA

First I love this gun , yes there is a spring loaded locking pin that sticks out from under the barrel just below where you insert the pellet. My referbished on was a little stiff when I pushed in on it and was making the barrel hard to break open. I carefully placed the gun in a vice with wood over the jaws and cloth over the wood and snugged the gun in the vice ,,, between the wood and cloth with the barrel open and the place where you put the pellet pointed upward. I then got my favorite 3 in 1 oil and placed a couple of drops on the lock pin. I then tapped very lightly with a small hammer , just hard enough to bounce the pin in a little which allowed some oil to get down along side the pin. I did this a number of times till it seemed to loosen up some. I noticed a little rust colored oil was coming back out around the pin I added a couple more drops of oil and continued to bounce the pin very lightly. I then oiled every moving part on the entire gun and a drop or two down the barrel. Wiped the gun down with a clean cloth. It has worked flawlessly since. I put the scope from my xt storm on it and ,wow what a lot of fun!. Good luck , hope you live this gun as much as I do. Matt

Matthew from USA

The muzzle brake is vital to have on the barrel to cock the gun. However it is advised to remove the brake to eliminate point of impact movement. Give the muzzle a sharp rap to break the barrel to cock the gun. I have found that if you have taken the gun apart sometimes the hinge arms on the barrel get stuck in a backward position and do not want to "break" correctly.

Neil from USA

From time to time, I have the same issue. In fact, I would put all I had into trying to break the barrel open and couldn't. Then I found that if I snap the cocking handle off the front, then snap it back into place, the barrel breaks open magically.

James from USA

Mine is the same way. It's a poorly built piece of junk. If I wanted to shoot it for some reason, I can open the barrel by giving it a sort of "karate chop" but the trigger is so horrible and the accuracy sucks so bad, I just shoot the RWS LP8 Magnum instead which is an infinitely better air pistol.

CaptTurbo

What are the best pellets to use with the Benjamin NP .177 ?

asked John from USA

Not a shooter, but in science fields. Actually did a controlled, randomized, double blind test ( won't bore you with how) on six different pellets. At ten meters, hand held the overwhelming winner was RWS Meisterkugelen 8.2 gr. Clearly the most consistent grouping. Nearly 80% inside quarter sized center circle. Other pellets surprisingly erratic. Cleaned with bore snake and felt pellet every 10 rounds. Purchased for rabbit and squirrel problems. Sorry for newbie terms. Am certain someone with shooting skills will laugh at my poor accuracy.

Ihre

I've used 4 or 5 different pellets in my refurbished Benjamin NP .177 { I am impressed with pistol } As far as pellets go Gamo PBA will get the little critters attention. Enjoy your NP .177

John from USA

For hunting or pest control, I like Crosman Destroyer .177 Cal, 7.9 Grains, Pointed, 250ct ; for target shooting, I like Crosman Premier Super Match Pellets (.177). You need to run a couple of hundred pellets through this pistol before you will attain consistent results with any pellet.

Wes from USA

I have been getting one and a half inch groups at 25' from standing while resting the NP trail on my forearm using the scope from my crossman xt storm with gamo Match Diabolo, 0.49 g 7.56 gr. .177

Matthew from USA

I don't know what the best pellets for this gun would be as ive only shot crosman pellets. I mostly shoot destroyer they shoot well in my rifle too. Ive shot crosman penetrateers 8.5gr (golds) snd 5.4 (orange) to see how much damage and how many pages of magazines they could penetrate.

Greg from USA

RSW. Hyper Max Pallets 100ct.

jerry from USA

I want to put a scope on my gun but the piece that holds the sights doesn't seem to want to come off. With it on there the space left for a scope is too short.

asked John from USA

Just loosen the hex screw in the sight base and tap the rear sight off with something that won't mar the rear sight like a piece of wood or with a hammer and a dowel. Mine came off pretty easily. Be warned that since the pistol has no proper scope stop that almost any scope will not stay in place under recoil. You may need a 1-piece base/rings mount that uses several allen screws to clamp the entire length of the dovetail.

Derek from USA

You can get an adapter to convert to a rail so that you can use a scope that allows rail attachment.

Wes from USA

The piece I believe you are talking about will come off. The scope , sight rail will be completely clear. I put the scope from my crossman xt storm on my NP trail pistol. I am getting one and a half inch groups at 25' with the scope and resting the gun on my forearm from a standing position.

Matthew from USA

If you're referring to the rear sight, it is held on my screws and is removable.

JMH

If you're referring to the front sight, which is plastic, grasp it firmly on the sides and twist. The sight is held on with 2 tabs.

JMH

How does this gun compare to the Browning 800 for speed and accuracy?

asked Dallas

The Benjamin Trail NP pistol is a well made gun. It is a little heavy. The assist for cocking is a must.The velocity of the pistol is 625fps. Using heavy pellets will give you better accuracy at distances of 25 yes .The power plant in this pistol is gas piston. I think this is a much better power plant than others of this type of air pistol. With the existing sites on the pistol the gun shoots low. It can not be adjusted to shoot properly. New sties will remedy this problem. I hope this helps. Jon W

Jon from USA

Although I don't' have the Browning 800, in looking into the specs on it, it weighs a good bit more for a pistol than the Benjamin. I have shot groups at 20yds that were in the 1.5" range, although not centered. I wound up putting a pistol scope on it, as I had run out of vertical adjustment on the rear sight. Using the scope, and shooting WITHOUT the cocking assist on it, I can now shoot similar groups dead on using a rest. Between the two, and if you do your part, I think the Benjamin is a better value.

Neil from USA

I just bought a second trail NP . I am shooting at 25' ,standing and supporting the gun on my forearm. My groupings are always within 3". I use various pellets all of the the most economical ones crossman and gamo. I am very impressed with how hard it hits. I don't own the browning but I feel that it would be hard to beat the trail NP considering the price and punch.

Matthew from USA

Would this gun be able to kill squirrel at no more than 30ft.

asked John from USA

Yes, it does ... It's very accurate

EDUARDO from USA

I think mine could kill a squirrel. I would hold it by the barrel and throw the damned thing at the squirrel. Much better chance or hitting it this way then by trying to shoot the thing with the crappy refurb specimen that I bought. My RWS LP8 Magnum can do head shots consistently.

CaptTurbo

Short answer is yes, long answer is ,,the shot would have to be a brain shot , spine shot, or heart shot. I have shot squirrels with a number of different air guns. Many have scurried away even with a blue streak 5mm at a full 8 pumps. The refurbished NP trail has a smother trigger pull then my brand new NP trail. Other then that they seem the same.

Matthew from USA

yes if you hit the head or neck

patricio from Chile

It COULD kill a squirrel at 30 feet, but it is underpowered for hunting squirrels. Ask yourself, "Am I a good enough pistol shot to hit a target just bigger around than a quarter, while it is moving, every time?" If you can honestly answer yes to this question, then it will usually result in a clean kill on a squirrel at no more than 30 feet. I am an excellent pistol shot, but I would definitely grab an air rifle with more power and easier to attain accuracy when the pain and suffering of my intended game is at stake. Squirrels are decent eating, and can be pests, but they are not for target practice. That's what paper and cans are for.

Derek from USA

Yes, it does that very nicely. Especially when using premium hunting pellets. FYI mine shoots great and did right out of the box. I have had no difficulty with the sights or anything else.

Wes from USA

With a very carefully placed shot it will. A better question might be is it wise to use it for that purpose. My son and I use that pistol and another like it for plinking and they are a lot of fun. On occasion I have squirrels that develop an interest in our bird feeders. My go to gun for that is my RWS 34. I can direct more velocity and energy at my target more accurately. Much more humane. Hope this helps.

Michael from USA

Yes, but I'd say brain/heart shot only and the accuracy is too questionable for that. So while it can do it, the problem is hitting the target. Hits other than that are just cruel. Imagine if someone blew off your jaw with a 12GA and you had nothing to help you, just waiting for days in agony to die. I just hate to see anything suffer uc....

ROBERT from USA

Is this Benjamin NP pistol quieter than other air pellet pistols? Is this NP quieter than the Crosman 1377 or the .22 version?

asked Jim

It's quieter than both cross man 1377 & 1322

Stuart from USA

There is a terrible barrel droop and the open sights on this gun are the worst and even a BSA scope doesn t achieve a 5" grouping at 30'. Are there better open sights, red dot, or laser sights that can fix the barrel droop?

asked frank from USA

You can see where the top edge of the barrel block just above the breech seal is hitting the breech, You'd need to sand down the barrel side a bit to allow the barrel to come up. Just be sure it's even across so the contact area is even. If you don't want to do that you can shim the red-dot/laser/scope to tilt it to match the barrel.

ROBERT from USA

I can't attest to barrel droop, I bought this same gun and absolutely love it, I would suggest calling costermer service and ask about a return, I'm no marksman by a long shot & I was hitting medicine bottles at 15 yards

Clyde from USA

I just bought this refurbished pistol and mine doesn't have barrel droop. The barrel sits nice and straight. Do a search on the web and I believe there is a fix for that. I think it involves tightening the screw where the barrel hinge is. I put a Tasco red dot on it and have it mounted as far back as possible right before the rail starts to curve (if you don't you will get the sight creeping back). The sight overhangs about 1/2 inch but it's accurate now. The trigger pull is tough but manageable. I probably have 200-300 shots through it. It's nice and I like it. I hope this answers your questions.

Ernie from USA

To fix the droop, you may want to replace the detent spring with a stiffer one. It will increase the initial cocking effort, but should fix the droop. The detent is the little catch below the breech. I went to Walmart and got a cheap Tasco 3-7x20 for $15. On my Benji NP Pistol, I'm getting 1/2" groups at 20'. I recently discovered scope creep from the recoil. I hope to fix this soon with some grip tape (for skateboards). Good luck and happy plinking.

Shou from USA

Is this pistol made in the US like the Genesis?

asked Mark Parker

Mine says made in USA with some foreign components.

Ernie from USA

I'll do my best to answer your question but my answer will probably raise more questions. First of all, the box it came in was clearly marked "Made in USA" however nowhere on the pistol are there any clues as to country of actual origin. California which is where I live has a law stating that anything labeled "Made in USA" has to be 100% made in USA. Not sure however who if anyone monitors and enforces that law. Some companies were trying to get around CA. law by having the shipping box 100% made in USA but the actual contents were made elsewhere. I have some older Benjamins that are clearly stamped "MADE IN USA". I'm on the fence on this one, part of me wants to say it is US made but another part of me leans toward being made in Turkey by Hatsan. Don't think it was made in China. Some of the parts on it appear interchangeable with my Hatsan Superchargers. Yeah, I know, you are probably more confused now than ever. Thanks for asking. Will

Willie from USA

No it was made in china

Stuart from USA

No, it was Made in China.

Robert from USA

Hello! Is this item worth ordering, and is it accurate? The picture looks like the barrel is drooping downward! I really appreciate your response! It would save me a lot of trouble if someone would be honest enough to give me their opinion!

asked DALLAS from USA

The barrel isn't shut all the way in the picture. I have a review on this site explaining what my gun was doing and how I fixed the problem. I also made a new tighter sight picture rear sight for mine. After the things I did to my gun it shoots pretty well. Take a look at my review, Then let me know if you have any ?'s . Stew

Stew

With regards to the barrel drooping forward, I've noticed that the barrel is not fully closed all the way in this picture. I got mine, and the barrel is not drooping forward. About accuracy, this pistol is really a big challenge. Mine is accurate at 30 ft. distance. I haven't tried it at a distance farther than this, It has the power, so I think 60 ft. or more is a piece of cake for this pistol once it reaches the required break - in period, ( keeping my fingers crossed ).

Egay of Buena Park

What is the barrel length with the cocking aid detached, and overall size of the pistol?

asked Egay

7 1/4 inch.

Edgee

Is this gun accurate?

asked john

Get a longer screw for the trigger adjustment and the pull is easier less travel before firing.

Joe

It is accurate, but the trigger pull is so hard it makes it difficult to keep on target.

Kyle from USA

Yes it sure is!!!

Art from USA
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