Daisy Museum Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > Daisy Airguns > Questions
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Model 74 Semi Auto
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Model 74 Semi Auto

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 22>
Author
Message
 Rating: Topic Rating: 1 Votes, Average 5.00  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
FREEBIRD View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: February-01-2013
Points: 372
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FREEBIRD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Model 74 Semi Auto
    Posted: December-27-2016 at 3:35pm
This little gun gets good reviews for accuracy, quietness shot count etc. I like the looks of a vintage type rifle as well. Any of you guys using one of these, would sue make a nice bulk fill candidate as well.
 
Thanks
Back to Top
FREEBIRD View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: February-01-2013
Points: 372
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FREEBIRD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-27-2016 at 8:21pm
It is in fact a great Daisy gun. Went out shopping and found one at Wally for $39. it's semi auto with a 15 shot mag, no pumping, cocking, breaking barrels. Just drop in a 12 grm cart and you get a lot of shots, I would say a 100 consistent power. More accurate than any Co2 pistol I have had, and rips up cans out to 60 ft. no problem. I like the old school look (non tactical), and would easily be customized with paint. I have a lot of C02 guns, some leak when installing a cart, this one is dead silent holds air great. Good overall quality feel for a low price gun. I'm surprised you don't hear more on these, if you are looking for a good little semi for the basement or yard this is it, it's also nice an quiet. I like it.
 
 photo d74_zpsw4s7qcxd.jpg
 
 
Back to Top
Boley View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: May-12-2013
Points: 81
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Boley Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-27-2016 at 9:05pm
I agree,and would add that the 74 is ideal for use with the "Rocket Shot" can launcher. A Black Sheep slip on recoil pad makes it adult sized easily and cheaply.
Back to Top
the fuse View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: January-20-2013
Location: NY
Points: 1694
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote the fuse Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-29-2016 at 2:19pm
I have seen this gun before and liked it's looks. $39 is cheap as dirt for a Co2 gun that shoots well. How is the trigger pull? Most cheaper Co2 guns have to have the hammer "cocked" via the trigger pull. I suppose that's on purpose for safety issues. 
All I'm for is the liberty of the individual.
Back to Top
FREEBIRD View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: February-01-2013
Points: 372
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FREEBIRD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-30-2016 at 12:32pm
Originally posted by the fuse the fuse wrote:

I have seen this gun before and liked it's looks. $39 is cheap as dirt for a Co2 gun that shoots well. How is the trigger pull? Most cheaper Co2 guns have to have the hammer "cocked" via the trigger pull. I suppose that's on purpose for safety issues. 
 
The trigger is somewhat clunky, you get used of it fast. It's basically a fun factor gun you have a hard time putting down. It is really reliable, I have put a lot of shots on it without fail. It's good for up to 200 shots on a cart. I've read some modding about putting a little weight on the hammer to bring up the FPS but it's pretty good as is. I'm thinking on a faux wood paint scheme on mine, if you like plinking with the red ryder you will love this one. Daisy did this one right, it's and affordable co2 rifle, semi auto, lots of shots and reliableSmile
Back to Top
the fuse View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: January-20-2013
Location: NY
Points: 1694
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote the fuse Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-30-2016 at 6:56pm
Yeah FPS can be over rated. I do have a chroney.....but use it to know that my guns are shooting as they should and to be sure any repairs I did, actually worked. I may try that little plinker. I wish they made one in .22. I prefer that caliber pellet gun. 
All I'm for is the liberty of the individual.
Back to Top
FREEBIRD View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: February-01-2013
Points: 372
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FREEBIRD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-30-2016 at 7:28pm
I use the Crossman 1077 on a bulk paintball co2 tank, they have 12 round clips in .177 cal, do about 700FPS and only cost $69. You spend more time loading clips than shooting, I have 5 clips and that's slinging a lot of lead quick, they are also very nice. The little daisy kinda outshines this one in the loading category, it has 200 round storage in the receiver, you just tilt it back and forth few times and the 16 round mag is re-loaded, only a few seconds downtime for 200 rounds shooting. I ripped this can up at 30 ft. on about 6 mags.I don't think there are a lot of semi auto .22 pellet rifles out there unless you go with the really expensive electric PCP's
 
 photo CAN_zpsw97m6cle.jpg
Back to Top
the fuse View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: January-20-2013
Location: NY
Points: 1694
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote the fuse Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-31-2016 at 2:14pm
That bottom of the can is barely hanging in there. A Cr 600 can easily be modded into a carbine....I say easily. It can be and has been done. I'm good with my little 180. Not Semi auto but cooling slows down semi autos pretty quick. I love my Daisy 822 and 922 when I'm up for a bit of pumping.
All I'm for is the liberty of the individual.
Back to Top
FREEBIRD View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member


Joined: February-01-2013
Points: 372
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FREEBIRD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December-31-2016 at 7:08pm
This little gun is spitting out such a small amount of Co2 it actually doesn't  slow it down that much, I do a couple of mags (32 shots) and let it set for 5 mins and it's ready to go full power.LOL
Back to Top
cobalt327 View Drop Down
Red Ryder Member
Red Ryder Member
Avatar

Joined: November-15-2013
Points: 3046
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cobalt327 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January-01-2017 at 5:25am
The way the Daisy 74 loads BBs would make the gun a lot more fun than loading pellets individually, which is the biggest downer about the CO2 powered QB78 I just got. They make a repeater conversion but it costs more than I paid for the whole gun!
 
Gonna get a 74, though. Sounds like too much fun to miss out on... Thumbs Up
 
BTW, is there a way to get notified when new replies are made to a thread?
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 22>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.03
Copyright ©2001-2015 Web Wiz Ltd.