Diana Bandit Air Pistol Features
- Precharged Pneumatic
- Bolt-Action
- 7rds in .22 / 9rds in .177
- 50cc Cylinder
- 200 BAR / 2,900 PSI Fill Pressure
- 11mm Dovetail Rail
- Adjustable Rear Sight
- DIT Trigger (Diana Improved Trigger)
- 2-Stage Trigger (Adjustable Take-Up)
- Manual Safety
- 20.1" Overall Length
- Beech Wood Grip
- Fixed Moderator
- Includes: 1 magazine, 1 single shot tray and 1 fill probe with male QD fitting
- Manufacturer Diana
- Caliber .177
- Velocity 725 fps
- Condition New
- Ammo Type Pellets
- Action Bolt-action
- Barrel Style Rifled
- Fire Mode Repeater
- Gun Weight 2.20
- Overall Length 20.10
- Barrel Length 9.50
- Loudness 3-Medium
- Magazine Capacity 9
- Mechanism Pre-charged pneumatic
- Rail 11mm dovetail
- Safety Manual
- Front Sights Blade
- Rear Sights Adjustable for windage & elevation
- Shots per Fill 0
- Trigger Adjustability Two-stage, adjustable take-up
- Trigger Action 0
- Use Small game hunting/plinking
- Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Pros
Accurate, smooth, light,and quiet, I'm getting dime size groups at 15 yards stock, I have pretty big hands so it's a perfect fit.
Pros
I'm very pleased with the product, though had a few reservations before ordering. The grip appeared to be large and a few reviews confirmed that it wasn't suitable for small hands, which I have. I have had too problem with the grip, or position of my trigger finger. The weight & balance makes it very easy to handle. The attention to detail, fit & finish of this pistol is above average. Sighting the gun was easy and after 6 rounds had it sighted in. Assembly & instructions are simple, straightforward and adequate. The suppressor is perfect for our small backyard and doesn't affect the pets. This is an excellent gun for starting out in this sport.
Cons
None at this time, having owned the gun for less than a month.
Pros
Well made. Accurate. easy loading.
Cons
I had to do major surgery to the grip. Made for very large hands
As a lifelong firearms competitive shooter, instructor, and innovator, it takes a lot to impress me with a pellet gun. One hole groups out of a two hundred dollar piece? Unbelievable, but true. It seems to like longer skirt pellets with a bit of weight. Diablo exact 18.13gr. Print well.
Pros
A lot of airgun for the money.
Seems well thought out and made.
Might be the perfect intro to pcp airguns.
Accuracy is teasingly good. Using a laser sight to assist my lousy eyes, one hole groups at ten yards are possible.
Cons
Speaking of the laser, a barrel band with a bottom rail would be a really good improvement. Added one from buckrail. Perfect for my old eyes. Not a big fan of the front sight integral to the moderator, or lock tight on the plastic threads. A spin off moderator and removable front sight option would be great.
Pros
great Diana. great in the hand. 99% positive +
Cons
1% negative is a small tank
Pros
Simple good fun. It works. No problems
Worth the money, I love mine.
Pros
Excellent accuracy with HN9.57 gr grip is big but can easily be sanded down to fit your hand ,30 pumps with hand pump to fill.BEWARE the fill probe holes are not in line , if you spin cover over fill hole clockwise and gun fills ok you must turn counterclockwise to cover hole,if you spin it clockwise , and then spin clockwise again next fill the probe doesnt go in all the way and pops out while filling, you can see probe sticking out between barrel and cylinder if in correct if not just spin 180 degrees
Cons
Lighter hammer spring ,larger air tube for better shot count
If you miss the AGD return window (I did by less than a week due to my clumsy troubleshooting efforts) AGD will wash its hands of you. "We only sell", you will be told. I was given the Diana importer address. I contacted and filled their warranty form, which was acknowledged. Then, nothing. I sent a follow up email. Nothing. Months have gone by now and no one will make a faulty Diana Bandit right. There are no videos or instructions about o ring replacement on the probe (if that's the problem). The included o rings appear abnormally stiff and brittle as if too old. The o rings on the probe are impossible to remove w/o cutting. No specifications for the o rings are given. We don't know hardness, diameter, thickness of the rings. Unless you are one who owns pellet pistols as a hobby and enjoys messing with them as entertainment (you know who you are) don't bother with Diana. Once more, it's a tool, it should work out of the box with minor tuning. My Marauder was repaired by Crosman, 2wks
Pros
Fast handling, accurate with scope. Intended for pest control. I regard it as a tool, not entertainment. Relatively quiet. It will (.22) drop a skunk in its tracks.
Cons
Fill probe appears faulty, but can't know for sure. It will not pressurize past 1000 by releasing air as it is pumped in. Neither AGD or Diana will take responsibility within the warranty period.
I have had several minor issues with items and Airgun Depot has always been very professional, courteous, and quick to correct any problems. Thank you Airgun Depot for your support and professionalism.
Pros
This is the first review I have ever written even though I have purchased quite a few items from Airgun Depot. I love this Diana Bandit, it is extremely user friendly, well built, and it is very consistent with sighting/shooting.
Cons
None at this time, Airgun Depot has always been very direct with their reviews or information they provide for their products.
Question?
Login to ask someone who bought this product.What height 1" scope rings are need to clear the magazine?
asked John from USAWhich handpump you recommend? Does it come with the pistol?
asked Rolando from GuatemalaNo the gun does not come with a hand pump. The HIll MK5 handpump is a reliable and user serviceable pump. https://www.airgundepot.com/hill-pump-kit-mk5.html?sid=322
Adam from USAHow much pressure (PSI) from an air compressor is required to fill the Diana Bandit to it's max capacity? While using a compressor,can an air chuck, the same as used to fill a car tire, be used to fill the Diana Bandit or are any special tools / equipment needed to transfer compressed air from a compressor to the gun?
asked Justin from USAThe Bandit has a max fill pressure of 2900 psi. You need specialized high pressure air equipment to fill the pistol with air: https://www.airgundepot.com/hill-pump-kit-mk5.html?sid=322 https://www.airgundepot.com/air-venturi-rovair-4500-portable-compressor.html?sid=322
Adam from USAHow pwerful
asked Jonathan from USAThis is about a 6 FPE pistol.
Adam from USADoes anybody know where I can get a replacement fill probe for the Diana Bandit? Thanks in advance.
asked Joy from USAThere is a bottled gas company near me. Could I rent a tank of co2 from them for refilling?
asked Peter from USACO2 would reduce the power a lot. You may be able to rent a nitrogen tank from them, but you'd need a regulator and fittings for the connection to the Air PCP.
Scott from USAIt take high pressure air. Refill using special HPA pump or compressor, or at a paintball or dive shop
Dean from USACO2 tanks does not have enough pressure Get a high pressure hand pump
Faustino from USAPCPs are getting to be like Teslas. Sitting here checking my back order. I saw somewhere that these were expected back in stock 11/22. Where did I see that? I got my pump. I got my ammo. I got my squirrels, rats, and turtles. Just need my Bandit.
asked Sean from USAIs there a Bleed Valve on this somewhere?
asked James from USADoes it come with pump if not what's the best one
asked Brad from USAThe Bandit does NOT come with an air pump. Being the penny pincher that I am yet pleased as I could be with Air Venturi, I bought the Air Venturi G9 hand pump for my Bandit. Between the Bandit and the G9, I had everything I needed to assemble the pump and connect it to the Bandit. Worked efficiently and flawlessly!
Les from USAcan you use a laser sight in this pistol? Which one?
asked Rolando from GuatemalaYes, you would want to search for any laser sight that is compatible with an 11mm dovetail mount - "11mm dovetail laser sight" on amazon or google will start you on the right path.
Logan from USAIn a review above a "barrel band connecting the air tank to the barrel" was recommended. Can you point me to where I can purchase one? And please answer the question below about a pistol scope recommendation.
asked John from USABuck Rail, 3d printed barrel band with a weaver/pic mount on the bottom. Perfect for a laser or flashlight.
Bruce from USACrossman May have one. Call Diana USA see if they can provide a soars.
James from USABuy it right here at Airgun Depot! Part #AGD-A8553 is what you are looking for though the description does not say anything about fitting the Bandit. It DOES fit the Bandit!
Les from USAWhich scope works best for a bandit?
asked Larry from USAFill probe size?
asked Curtis from USAFoster fitting.
James from USACan the silencer be removed to make it less lengthier. Noise is not an issue
asked Richard from USAAlso it leaves bare threads showing and the internal parts of the silencer can fall out and you might put them together wrong, as I did!!!
Raymond from USAYou can remove the silencer, as it is screwed on, but it is not designed to shoot that way.
Raymond from USAIf I want to buy extra Mags; what type does it take, and how much are they.
asked Richard from USAIf I buy a scuba tank 80cf, what kind of valve do I need on the tank?
asked Richard from USAWhere on the pistol do you fill, what type of fill hose do I need?
asked Richard from USAEffective range ?
asked Will from USAIs the barrel threaded? Can I put a aftermarket suppressor on it?
asked Zackree from USAYes. The barrel is threaded. The suppressor is epoxied on. Some may come off easily. Some will be very difficult to remove.
Mark from USAWhere can I get a right side bolt receiver?
asked Kevin from USATo get a right hand breech block e-mail : [email protected]
Mark from USAIs this a left or right handed gun? What pump s required?
asked Michael from USAThe grip is ambidexterous. The bolt handle on the left side of the receiver. You can get a receiver that has the bolt on the right side. Any hand pump will fill the Bandit.
Mark from USAI see that the bandit in .22 gets 630 fps. so said the ads. I have seen other bandit owners saying faster fps. speeds. WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR speed for a charged .22 Bandit and with what pellet/s? I'd be really happy with near 700 fps. Thanx all. Love the extreme power of my shin sung Career rifles but will never happen in a pistol.
asked robt. merckHey guys was wondering what you thought of Bullseye scope mount. Is it worth it or just gingerbread. THANKS Steve Hall
asked Stephen from USAAre you able to holster it?
asked Owendo you think the diana bandit is powerful enough to harvest squirels at about lets say 20 to 25 yards
asked dannyAbsolutely, that is my primary use for this gun in .22
Logan from USAHow long would it be if I took off the silencer? Thanks
asked NoahWhere can I purchase additional 9-round rotory magazines for the Diana Bandit?
asked Jamescan you change the barrel to something like the attaman ap16 barrel
asked Daniel PotthoffDoes it come with pump
asked Mike from USAWhat is the best pellet so far ,weight in grains at what distance.
asked Juan from USAHow many shots can you shoot with it before you have to refill the tank? Thank you.
asked Joseph from USAan you delivery to the China?
asked dio
Thought this would be a decent cheap plinker. I was wrong. It is an absolute waste of money.
Pros
Nothing
Cons
Very uncomfortable grip. Velocity is all over the place. Poor accuracy.