Beeman Commander Combo, .22 Caliber

Seriously, if the single shot mechanism was designed better, I'd love this gun. I wish there was a more affordable rifle like this one. PCP is the way to go.

Pros
I really liked this rifle right out of the box. My first PCP and it was awesome. I like the power, the fact that you don't have to cock a lever every time you want to shoot. It was easy to sight in with the scope. Very accurate. I hit the bullseye very easy at 50 yards. Small groupings.

Cons
When you shoot this as a single shot, it is easy for the pellets to fall backward into the "bolt chamber" . They can roll down inside the gun to where there must be a seal of some kind and block the gun from getting enough power for the next shot. If you are lucky, you can turn the gun up side down and shake the pellet out. However, I purchased and returned two of these guns for this reason. The last gun started to leak air from the main air tank. I assume that a pellet I couldn't retrieve got stuck somewhere inside the gun and somehow compromised the system.

Additionally, PCP is my airgun future. I like my accurate single shot Beeman QB78-Deluxe - CO2/.177 It's limited compared to PCP vs CO2. Cost for CO2 and when that seal fails, it just blows more than my pocket. Benjamin Marauder is more accurate and quiet compared to the Beeman Commander, but cost 4 times as much. Very happy with both. The Commander is excellent for the $$$ and plinking fun.

Pros
Pros: PCP budget friendly - Just awesome accuracy shot after shot with the fiber sights or with old man eyes using a scope. She has some "pop" to the sound as it launches. Another "pop" when you hit a metal plate or spoon target. The pellets energy forces itself upon said target. Yet, she is definitely backyard friendly. !5 to 50 yards is accurate with power so far. The wood stock is poetry for this heavy set stout rifle. The grip is perfect for steady shots while in a posture or prone position. The tray for single shot works well for slugs too. Also, from Airgun Depot - Umbrex Ready Air. The Commander likes 2870 psi. (manufacture claims 2900 psi max) with 80 shots to be deployed before needing recharge.

Cons
Cons: Long time to pre-order, nearly 6 weeks. COVID - maybe, it finally arrived. :) The Beeman Commander reload magazines are flaky. The originals are far easier to reload. I understand the reason for upgrade, to have dead load at end of 10 shots. Discharging air with no pellet kinda blows. I had 2 of 4 that would not align correctly due to a defect in magazine. Airgun Depot sent replacements. The center screw on magazine would protrude when compressed to insert into slot of gun chamber, keeping it from aligning and jam pellet when you tried to load chamber.

Clipping baffle when first got it, few rounds (100) down range it cleared its self up. Contacted Beeman they wanted me to return it for repair, but once it cleared up on its own I kept it :) . Use the scope, sights work but suck.

Pros
Bang for the buck. Hitting same spot 50+yards. Pest control fore sure.

Cons
Heavy, needs synthetic (lighter stock) that is adjustable. This platform would be great in a bullpup design to pull weight in to you. Would love to see one in 25cal.

Please someone else review this rifle I'm curious but sure it's a home run

Pros
Update after 500 shots I can say that this is an amazing deal

Cons
The bolt pops up every shot but I'm picking

If you're not willing to take the pcp plunge with this quality an a decent scope for just over 200$.sorry 219$. Then you're missing the best part of airguns

Pros
I just received it today but I'm totally impressed the look the feel are amazing I just shot 40 shots n will update but this is pretty nice rifle shooting accurate

Cons
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