Crosman 1077 .177 Caliber Semi-Automatic Air Rifle Review

At first glance, the sleek appearance of the .177 caliber Crosman 1077 semi-automatic CO2 air rifle is enthralling on its own, as the gun has been modeled after the high-powered Ruger 1022 rifle. On the aesthetic front, the semi-automatic air rifle looks a great air gun to bag as it has a premium feel to it. A peek under the hood reveals that the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is packing more than just good looks.

Crosman 1077 Air Rifle Review


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About Crosman 1077 Semi-Automatic

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Firing Mechanism

The Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle utilizes pneumatic mechanism to discharge pellets. The air gun uses CO2 that has been compressed in cartridges. Unlike the spring gun mechanism, pneumatic guns such as the Crosman 1077 shoot by releasing pressurized CO2 from a cylinder, which then launches the pellets down the barrel.

The accuracy of the Crosman 1077 is mostly due to the CO2 mechanism, as it offers minimum recoil. This shooting mechanism also makes the air rifle easy to cock and impressively accurate over short ranges. Furthermore, the semi-automatic nature allows you to pelt your target with pellets as fast as your finger can pull the trigger.

Ammo Capacity

A unique 12-pellet rotary clip removes the need to constantly reload after every few shots. The rotary clip rotates when the trigger is pulled, ensuring that a pellet is always loaded after you shoot. The Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle allows you to shoot faster and for longer periods thanks to its sizable pellet capacity and its multi-shot capabilities.

Design

The addition of a rifled barrel on the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is another factor that greatly contributes to the accuracy of the pellets fired. This is because, the more spin a pellet is subjected to, the more stable it becomes, thus reducing the chances of it veering from its course. This also increases the pellet speed by much, effectively enhancing the shooting distance of the air rifle.

The Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle boasts a synthetic stock. Synthetic stocks are not only light enough to offer better handling but also cannot be affected by humid conditions and high temperatures like the customary wood stocks. It is a nice feature as it saves you the headache of constantly maintaining the stock as with wood-stocked rifles.

On the back of the stock, the Crosman 1077 air rifle protects you from recoils with the addition of a plastic butt pad. Other than saving you the shoulder pains gotten from an entire day of shooting, it also helps to stabilize the gun to a large extent, contributing to the accuracy. To further stabilize your shot, the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle offers you a checkered grip that prevents slipping even when handled with sweaty palms, by increasing the friction of your contact with the gun.

The Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is equipped with a fiber optic sight on the front that utilizes ambient light from the surrounding and channels it to the rear sight, offering a brighter scope with which to view your targets. The rear site can also be manipulated to the left or right or elevated as per the shooter’s preferences. Having two sights instead of one greatly increases the precision of the shot greatly.

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Performance

The Crosman 1077, being a semi-automatic air rifle, affords its users with a measure of speed when firing and the ability to rapidly fire shots in quick succession. Unlike fully automatic guns that can be fired by holding down the trigger, the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic requires the trigger to be reset every time a shot is fired. However, there is no delay between shots so you can pull the trigger as quickly and as many times in succession as you please. This is quite a handy feature for an air gun as it effectively allows you to fire quick follow-up shots without having to readjust your aim.

The Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is capable of launching pellets at a maximum velocity of 625 feet per second. This is a moderately fast speed but it is more than enough for most of your shooting requirements. The pellet speed will also vary with the type of pellet used with its premium wad cutter bullets clocking an average of 590 fps while the pointed pellet managing an average velocity of 601 fps. The CO2 cartridge is capable of firing around 50 shots before it needs replacing.

The Crosman 1077 has been subjected to various successful tests with shooters of different heights. The shooting tests concluded that the air rifle is highly accurate at distances of not more than 25 yards, which is still a respectable distance for an air rifle.

On the noise front, users will be glad to know that the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is very quiet. It can be used comfortably within range of people’s residences and does not require sound barring equipment to be worn when shooting.

Ammunition

Crosman offers you a wide selection of .177 pellets as ammunition. The pellets are lightweight so as not to weigh down the air rifle and mess with your handling. For the Crosman 1077 air rifle, you have the option between many types of pellets such as round nose, pointed, wad cutter and hollow point pellets. A big bonus is that Crosman provides the .177 pellets for this specific rifle at cheap prices so you will not have to dig too deep into your pockets to keep your air gun loaded.

Assembly

The Crosman 1077 is easy enough to load pellets and to install the CO2 cartridge when it runs out. The pellet magazine is released by pressing release buttons on both sides of the magazine and pulling it downwards. The pellet clip can be liberated from the magazine by sliding the pin forward and taking it out. Pellets are easily loaded by pressing them nose first into the clip until it is full. Reassembly is easy as it only requires inserting it into the magazine and securing it by pulling it backwards then inserting the magazine back into the gun.

For the installation of a new CO2 cartridge, the tube cap below the barrel is unscrewed first then the spent cartridge is removed. After replacing the cartridge, the piercing tube cap needs to be screwed on tightly enough otherwise the gun will not fire.

The loading mechanisms of the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle offer relief to the avid air gun fans who dread the process of pumping of the barrel as is custom with pneumatic air rifles.

Detailed Specification of the Crosman 1077 : 

  1. Model: 1077.
  2. Function: Semi-automatic; repeater.
  3. Length: 36.88 inches.
  4. Barrel length: 20.38 inches.
  5. Weight: 3.69lbs.
  6. Caliber: .177.
  7. Ammo Capacity: 12-shot rotary clip.
  8. Power source: CO2 cartridges.
  9. Safety: Cross bolt.
  10. Sight: Fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight.
  11. Butt pad: Plastic.
  12. Checkering: Grip; Forearm.

Pros

  • Highly accurate.
  • Lightweight.
  • Easy to reload, cock and install CO2 cartridge.
  • Rapid firing with quick follow-up shot ability.
  • Checkered grip and forearm.
  • Easy to maintain.
  • Fiber optic sight for precision shooting.
  • Pocket-friendly price.

Cons

  • CO2 cartridges are a bit costly.
  • Firing power is not effective for shooting over 30 yards.

Price

If you are considering buying the Crosman 1077 then you won’t need to pay 74 dollars there’s a discount going on and you can get it for about 70 now. This is one of the beginner air rifles and the best budget air rifle under $100 available out there.

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Conclusion

For the price, the Crosman 1077 semi-automatic air rifle is quite a steal. Its lightweight and easy to operate nature makes it perfect even for kids and the elderly. Furthermore, it is easy to maintain, requiring only the occasional drop of Pellgun oil on the barrel, on the CO2 cartridge during installation and on the tip of the piercing tube cap. It is an overall great air gun not only for its price but also for its durability.

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