Model 74 Semi Auto

Airitis.. well, I agree for the most part.  But I've definitely noticed that some guns prompt side purchases more than others.  For instance, I bought my Peacemaker before the new line of holsters was released.  Sooooo, I wound up buying a "real" peacemaker holster.. a nice black tooled one with the gunfighter drop, and a mess of loops for spare ammo.  Well, then I had to get more Peacemaker "bullets", because you can't have all empty loops, right?  All my action handguns have at least one spare magazine, if not two.  And, well, then I had to get some holsters so I could carry the gun and the magazines, right?  Then I could practice tactical draw, handling and reloads!  Ah, back when I had a budget ;)  Did I mention I don't really have neighbors?  :)  But, most of the long guns don't really need accessories.  Most of the time with long guns all I needs is extra bbs in those bic pen bb holders.  

I know, I have a disease. :) 

But I'd feel I wasn't being a good board member if I didn't share what is still my favorite plinking bb gun: The Crosman 73 Saddle Pal.  It is a like the Hahn Super / Crosman 166 discussed earlier in this thread, in that it is a finger action lever.  It has the same short lever stroke that the Hahn has.  But where the Hahn was kind of a gas hog, my 73 has shot 100 bbs off 1 co2, starting over 500fps, ending in the low 400s.  And its accuracy easily rivals the D74.  For the cost of having a lever to cycle, you get a nicer trigger.  It is smallish, light, fast, easy, accurate, efficient, and fun.  

Of course it isn't nearly as easy to find, and it does cost more, given how long it has been out of production. But it is easy to work on, and parts are still available.  Oh, and you can shoot pellets with it too!  For anyone who likes the Hahn Super / Crosman 166, I'd heartily recommend checking out the 73. 

Have a good one!