Crosman .22 Caliber CO2 Pellet Gun

Type: Pellet Pistol.
Manufacturer: Crosman.
Model: 2240.
Materials: Mostly metal with some plastic.
Weight: 1.81 pounds (821 grams).
Barrel: 7.5 inches (190.5mm) - metal, rifled.
Propulsion: Single 12 gram CO2.
Action: Single Shot SAO.
Ammunition Type: .22 Caliber Pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 1.
Max FPS: 460.

Trigger Pull: The Single action only trigger pull on the Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol is very good, super light with just a little bit of take-up, the release is very predictable, the actual weight of the trigger pull is only 3.88 pounds which allows for less shooter input equalling more accuracy. The trigger is a bit on the tin side but since it is so light weight it does not affect the shooter much. You can also get aftermarket parts galore for the Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol which include options fro alternative triggers.

Accuracy: So on with the Filed Test Shooting Video we first placed 4 shots through our Chronograph using a fresh CO2 along with Crosman flathead wadcutter lead pellets that weigh around 15 grain each. The temperature here in the Replica Airguns Sea Can was around 20C or 70F so close to what is considered average room temperatures. Our slowest shot through the Chronograph was 412 and our fastest shot was 419 averaging 415 fps. Crosman claims the 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol is capable of 460 fps, so we were close and this was with mid weight lead pellets so lighter pellets would for sure hit that claimed velocity. Next up was the accuracy test where we proceeded to shoot 10 rounds into a fresh pepper target setup 30 feet down range. As always we were using a semi rested shooting position with our hands rested on a paper target up front and seated on a stool in the back which does help me with shot placement but there will still be some human factor to consider as in the one shot that we pulled pretty hard to the right of the main grouping. With that one stray removed from the grouping we were able to get around a 1.25 inch 10 shot grouping with several of the shots hitting right on top of each other. Not bad with open sights and my aging eye sight. We know most people could do better especially with an upgraded sighting system as the Crosman’s stock open sights are pretty basic. Right out of the box without any sight adjustments our grouping hit just a tad high and slightly to the left but the sights on the Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol are fully adjustable but kind finicky so it will take a bit to get this Pellet Pistol dialed in.

Build Quality: The build quality of the Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol is nothing extraordinary but it has passed the test of time as this design has been sued for several decades in Crosman Air Pistols and riles. The Crosman 2240 is mostly all metal with only the grips and the sights being made out of plastic but again these parts can be upgraded to wood and metal parts if you wish to. A sight upgrade would be recommended as they are a bit hard to adjust but once they are adjusted they will work just fine.

Realism: The Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol is not a replica of any real steel gun in production. It is not mean to be and is made for the sole purpose of target and possible small pest control along with some back yard shooting.

Pros:

• Very inexpensive target pistol at well under $100 at this time.
• Know to have very good accuracy!
• CO2 allows for fairly quick follow-up shots as no pumping is required.
• Mostly metal construction.
• Fairly long rifled barrel.
• Fully adjustable sights.
• Really short and light single action trigger
• Would be good for small pest control because of .22 caliber pellet and just under 500 fps along with excellent accuracy for shot placement ability at closer ranges.
• Lots of mods and upgrades available for this gun from Crosman and other companies.
• Grips feel good for both left and right handers.

Cons:

• Trigger is a bit thin but Can be upgraded.
• Sights are fully adjustable but a bit hard to adjust. Sights are also mainly plastic.
• Does require CO2 to us since no pumping. Cold weather will effect velocity.

Comments: The Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol may not be the most impressive looking airgun on the market but it does have an amazing track record for being reliable and an accurate shooter. If you aren’t taken back by its appearance then go ahead and dress it up almost anyway you want to over time. Change the barrel, or trigger or breach or sights or grasp or all of the above. The Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol is by far one of the most upgradeable Air Pistols on the market and honestly as it comes out of the box it really does not need anything to have fun and nail everything you aim at.