Daisy Powerline CO2 008 gun

Type: BB Air Pistol
Manufacturer: Daisy
Model: Powerline Model 008
Materials: Plastic with some metal parts
Weight: 1 pound (454 grams)
Barrel: 4 inches - Metal rifled
Propulsion: 12 gram CO2
Action: Double action only
Ammunition Type: .177 caliber lead pellets & 4.5mm Steel BBs
Ammunition Capacity: 8 round rotary magazine
FPS: 480 fps using steel BBs

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Daisy Powerline Model 008 CO2 Pellet-BB Pistol is pretty decent considering it is a double action only pistol. The trigger action is relatively short and fluid for a DAO trigger setup and I found when adding the rotary magazine, this did not affect the trigger pull at all. I would not say the trigger pull is light, but it is not heavy either and the release or breaking point is very predictable which should make the Daisy Powerline Model 008 a pretty good shooter in theory.

Accuracy: This is yet to be determined since I have not yet done my Field Test Shooting review. I would expect to get right around 400 fps using lead pellets and as much as 480 fps using steel BB's. My prediction is that the pellets will perform well in terms of accuracy since the barrel is rifled and the trigger feels good. The sights are not adjustable, but I am hoping the Daisy Powerline Model 008 centers well on target but we will have to find out when I do my shooting review.

Build Quality: The Daisy Powerline Model 008 CO2 Pellet-BB Pistol is made in Japan which is known for producing good quality products in general. I would have to say by giving the Powerline 008 a good look over that it appears to be well made with good fit and finish even though most of the gun is plastic. The metal parts are where they need to be, internally in structural areas and externally as in the trigger, hammer, CO2 lever, Safety, and of course the metal rifled barrel.

Realism: The Daisy Powerline Model 008 CO2 Pellet-BB Pistol as far as I can tell is not really a replica of any gun that I am aware of? It does look a bit like the Gamo P-25 I reviewed a while back in overall basic shape but is smaller. The Daisy Powerline Model 008 does look like a gun and the recessed barrel and CO2 loading system that looks like the but plate of the magazine help to make this air pistol look realistic.

Pros:

• Fairly low cost with what looks to be decent fps and hopefully good accuracy. (Around $70-80).
• Shoots both .177 caliber lead pellets & 4.5mm steel BB’s.
• Double action only trigger is smooth and not super heavy while still being relatively short for a double action trigger, and with an easy to predict breaking point.
• Fairly ergonomic gun to hold but grips are a tad bit thick.
• Like the CO2 loading design, no tabs sticking out.
• Nice and compact.
• Made in Japan.

Cons:

• No adjustable sights.
• No single action trigger.
• Grips may be a bit thick for some people with smaller hands.
• No markings on the sights for easier target acquisition.

Comments: I am looking forward to testing this gun out when I do my Field Test Shooting review. No the Daisy Powerline Model 008 is not blowback and it does not have a  lot of metal parts but overall the Daisy Powerline Model 008 CO2 Pellet-BB Pistol feels really good in the hand a really nice for a double action only trigger. I am hoping the Daisy Powerline Model 008 CO2 Pellet-BB Pistol shoot pretty hard and hopefully nice and accurate for me. I like the overall size of the Daisy Powerline Model 008, nice and compact with easy to load 8 round pellet and BB magazines which should work well no matter what ammo I choose to go with.