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Daisies and 46M

656 views 6 replies 4 participants last post by  Kestrel4k  
#1 ·
Daisies and 1 more. The two 777s came as a pair from the same owner, ship date from Daisy was 1986 in original display and shipping boxes, with all papers, tools, oil and BBs. The 717 came as pictured, near new, no box. The AV 46M came LNIB in original box with Rink grips as seen as well as with AV 46 OEM Red/Black grip, including manual, extra inserts and additional rear notch sight.

After resealing the Daisies are all shooting between 362-365 FPS. The 46M 422 FPS. All shot with 7.4 grain wadcutter.

The top Daisy 777 has walnut Ambi grips. The bottom 2 Daisies have Daisy 777 OEM grips.

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#2 · (Edited)
Nice set of classic target pistols there. It's really too bad that the Daisy 7X7 series are no longer available. They were (and still are when you can find one) a very capable and affordable "beginner" 10M pistol choice. Likewise for the 46M which unfortunately had priced itself out of the entry level class before they were banned from import. Seems like the AV V10 (formally Gamo compact) and (to a lesser extent), the Crossman 2300 are the only real contenders at the sub $300 level these days. Then again, there just doesn't seem to be a big demand for super accurate but low power pistols these days anyway. Accuracy has taken a back seat to speed and power in many shooting sports.
 
#3 · (Edited)
@Tacoma , They are just plain fun and I could care less about 10M "power." It does strike me as odd to how much air gunners are willing to spend to reach what a .22lr can achieve in FPE at Wally World prices. To me air guns are basement and backyard guns regardless of all the hoopla to create a market, unless one is a felon or lives in a very restrictive state or country. For me I like shooting and air guns let me shoot quietly in the backyard or basement where the dastardly paper circle or backyard spinner needs a spanking, collateral damage is minimized. Want a real challenge in shooting? Pick up a flat or longbow and some cedar arrows. I look at "big" power air guns as a technological curiosity, nothing more.
 
#5 ·
Very nice indeed; I love all the wood grips, esp. the one on the Izzy.

I have a 717 and a 46M myself; about 10 or so years ago, I passed up a Daisy 747 right here on RFC for $125 shipped. :-/
The reason at the time was, "I didn't need it" :rolleyes:
 
#6 ·
Very nice indeed; I love all the wood grips, esp. the one on the Izzy.

I have a 717 and a 46M myself; about 10 or so years ago, I passed up a Daisy 747 right here on RFC for $125 shipped. :-/
The reason at the time was, "I didn't need it" :rolleyes:
Very nice indeed; I love all the wood grips, esp. the one on the Izzy.

I have a 717 and a 46M myself; about 10 or so years ago, I passed up a Daisy 747 right here on RFC for $125 shipped. :-/
The reason at the time was, "I didn't need it" :rolleyes:
I will vouch for this vendor's grips. I got the Ambi grip for one of my 777s so I can shoot it LH one hand or two handed. At 70 not getting any steadier but do like to shoot both LH and RH which I taught myself 20 yrs ago.

Also, Not disparaging the 717 or 747 rear sights, but those on the 777 are pretty darn neat if you like mechanical things. No complaints on the 46M rear sight but I think the 777 rear sight is slightly better.

If you want grips like I have on my 46M then contact: Baikal IJ46, IZH46, MP46, MP672, AirVenturi 46M | IJ46

I wish Rink made grips for the Daisy 7x7's but those that I linked above are darn nice and pretty. The Rink grips lock you in so that that you have less tension in your muscles. The Daisy target grips aren't bad, but they are not close to what Rink puts out.

This vendor also makes custom grips for Daisy 7's... Might be as close to Rink as one can get for a Daisy: Precision Target Pistol Grips
 
#7 · (Edited)
Thank you for the links to the wood grips; (y)
Would love to have a set of contrasting grain like what you have on your Izzy; good thing it's not Xmas & so I have plenty of extra cash lying around, lol. :-/

Edit:
Wow, all the grip options at the .de site, including my favorite, Walnut Deluxe. :)
Bookmarked site, will try to gradually work my finances in that direction.