Lawdog

[jh45gun]

Lawdog I checked out the safety issue that you mentioned on this B3-2 and you can about stand on the trigger with the lever open and it does not move. So they must have addressed that issue in the newer models since you had one. Now I am not no expert on air guns I have not had one since I was a kid now I got two this on and the new crosman 357/6 that I just bought like a said because I could not pass up the deal for 7 bucks new. I have not shot that one yet waiting to find some pellet gun oil as it says to put a drop on the Co2 cylinder top before screwing it in. I have not found any oil yet but then have not looked to hard yet either. I cannot shoot out side as where I live there is city ordinance no guns, air guns, bows, xbows or slingshots shot in the city limits except for certain areas during hunting season so I cannot even go out side to shoot. I did try it (B3-2) in the apt though at about 15 feet and it shoots one ragged hole so it shoots fairly well.  It may not be the best air rifle out there compared to some of the brands but it does not seem to be too bad for just plinking as long as it is safe and it appears to be. I have seen something on the net about a beartrap safety on these what ever that means?? Jim

[Lawdog]

jh45gun,

I checked out the safety issue that you mentioned on this B3-2 and you can about stand on the trigger with the lever open and it does not move. So they must have addressed that issue in the newer models since you had one.

I only bring it up because the B3-2 is notorious for smashing/cutting off fingers.  A Woodmen of The World group out of Sacramento got 10 of them a year ago to use for training.  Three of the kids ended up loosing fingers(2 thumbs and an index finger).  I don’t think they have cured the problem as you can’t file a law suit against the manufacture.  There have been suits filed against Cummins Tool but no one has managed a win.  I just don’t believe that the B3-2 should be used around kids or the uninformed.  Lawdog
 

[jh45gun]

Well I thank you for the info and I have been loading the gun holding the lever like you suggested as I saw that illustrated on the web at the Industry air gun website the one that you said makes the Tech Force guns. Jim

[Lawdog]

Jim,

A "Beartrap Safety" operates by locking the cocking lever in the open position until you release it by pulling the small tab located behind the trigger.  Not even pulling the trigger will release the "Beartrap Safety"(I have tried to a number of times just to see what it would take to accidentally release the "Beartrap Safety" and haven't been able to do so yet).  Theoben made an underlever rifle called the Dual Magnum that you didn’t have to worry about it snapping closed on your fingers.  When you cocked it, the loading port rotated up and to the side allowing you to insert the pellet with complete safety.  The rifle was a gas ram type(not a springer) and is Extremely Powerful and Accurate but the cost in making them caused the price to be very high - $1,500.00 and more.  Theoben dropped them from their line up after only a few years.  The one I have is the most powerful .22 caliber pellet rifle I own.  Even more than any of my PCP rifles.  Lawdog
 

[jh45gun]

Holy Smokes I figure that the most expensive gun I have is my Custom 1902 Remington Rolling Block that I have 650 bucks in though It is worth more. Your pellet gun is definatley out of my range.  :eek:  :eek:  :eek: Congrats on haveing one. Jim

[Lawdog]

Holy Smokes I figure that the most expensive gun I have is my Custom 1902 Remington Rolling Block that I have 650 bucks in though It is worth more. Your pellet gun is definatley out of my range.  :eek:  :eek:  :eek: Congrats on haveing one. Jim

It took me over a year to find one and it was an accident I got it for the price that I paid, $800.00 in NRA 98% or better condition.  The Dual Magnum I saw for sale two months ago had a price tag of $1,795.00.  You want power at a price check out Barnes Pneumatic at http://www.glbarnes.com/ and view the rifles offered by Gary Barnes.  The one I keep drooling over is the Ranger Delta 32 Magnum.  Saving my loose change for that one.  Also check out the offering from Dennis Quackenbush at http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/index.html for more high dollar air guns.  Dennis's .308 Exile has also caught my attention.  Lawdog