Great video! Bought my first air gun a week ago, and this is the one the guy in the gun store recommended for target shooting… surprised me as it was so cheap (£67 in the uk) but I was so happy I bought it! Great feel and accuracy, even for a beginner like me! Take care!!
Welcome to the world of airguns! You picked a great pistol. Accurate and the trigger is amazing 👏 I have to warn you that airguns are very addictive and you will probably have quite a collection in no time 😀 😄 Happy Shooting!
I have 2 P17s,got the 1st 1, the NEXT day I ordered a 2nd P17 so my guests could shoot with me, Yes, say hello to 30 pounds of single pump pneumatic pressure! Love it, I have a Hammer 4x pistol scope with a 1 piece scope mount on 1 and it makes for a solid easy grip. I tried red dots on my and removed them, just as easy and more accurate to shoot it clean with iron sights. Great job testing various pellets and going above and beyond with the sound meter as well as Chronograph. Yes the Chinese produced P17 for $25 to $40 thru Amazon is great when compared to the German produced P3 or HW40 for $250 are all super identical platform (for those who shall not be named that is) Only air rifle I have found with similar accuracy AND price is Daisy 1910 Boy Scout of America. Both can kill any ANT or FLY you see. Dont try a bee, they can shoot back. Great job
Mornin! Thanks for the compliments. I do appreciate it. They really are an accurate, fun pistol to shoot. I would love to add the P3 or HW40 to the collection someday. You talked about buying two of them, that reminded me that after I got that thing home & shot it I called the guy I bought it from and said I will take the rest of those! To bad mine was the last one he had! Haha Bummer!
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 Howdy J, well at least you tried, I bought mine in May on Amazon when they were $26, now they are pushing $34. Still for that price, super hard to beat.
It is a great gun. I think you will enjoy it. Yeah this airgun community is way bigger than I ever thought too. I just got into them about a year ago and I absolutely love it! Thanks for watching the video. I do appreciate it!
That was a good review, on a great little gun . I have two of these. I put the Gamo laser sight on one , and the other is Stock . In low light , you can make some very accurate shots, out to 20 to 30 yards using the laser.
I recently purchased a Stoeger XP4. Structurally and in appearance, this is a complete analogue of the Beeman P17. Impressions are the best. Of course, it is not for collecting as a copy model, although it vaguely resembles the "Beretta" (it is not for nothing that the box says DESIGNED IN ITALY). But, as for the entertaining side of the issue, you can't imagine better! Here are the arguments for: 1. Relatively light (the hand does not get tired in prolonged use). 2. The corrugated surface of the handle, which allows you to confidently hold it in your hand. 3. No need to spend money on gas canisters. 4. Bullets - lead, very accurately placed on target. 5. Possibility to use bullets "Glare" (explode upon impact with a hard surface, which is very impressive in the dark). 6. Minimum return. He does not need any "body kits" (LTC, calimator), not the case, he is for "close combat". In addition, body kits will interfere with the process of pumping air - you need to be able to confidently cover the frame when pumping air. In general, I liked this gun, I recommend it. Great choice. There are many different models in my collection, but this gun is in a special place of honor. 👍😀
I have had the HW 40 for about 25 years now and I am very satisfied. After all the Beeman P17 reviews I've been binging these days, there seems to be no difference in quality and performance. You mentioned in a comment below, that you are considering getting the HW 40. With the quality of the P 17 you just presented you won't see much of a difference. As a matter of fact I am currently eyeballing the HW 75 aka Beeman P1. It appears to be the full metal brother of the P17/HW 40 only with a hint of higher muzzle velocity. It is costly though, I have to say, but reviewers seem to love it. One of the many things I like about the P17 is that it can be dryfired without trouble (no moving parts) so that you can train your triggerpull at will.
It really is a great gun. I was just shooting it yesterday. It's accuracy is amazing and as I said in the video I think a big factor is the trigger. One of the best in my collection. The P1 looks great. Never had one in my hand but I am sure it is an awesome gun. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate it. Going to go watch P1 & HW 75 videos now! Haha
@@rick31869 Can't mod the P17 and according to one or the other video it appears that the P17 has about 1 joule more than the HW40 anyway. If I need more power I'd rather buy a more powerful gun than mess around with my existing gun.
I am sure it will! I have around 20 pistols and the P17 has the best accuracy and trigger. I love mine! Thanks for watching the video. I do appreciate it!
Fer sure! I saw your video on the P17 after I made this one and that was some good shootin man! I have a hard time at 20 yards hittin my swinger target. I hit about every 3rd or 4th shot. You were smakin targets at 30! Nice! So now I have to practice some more at 20 & 30. I thought you said you are a lousy shot! 🤣
That is a nice shooting pellet pistol, I may have to get me one of those when I've decided I am definitely gonna buy another one. That things got plenty of power for snakes, I've used my Daisy 415 with bb's and it takes 'em out no problem. I think it does have the power for small rodents with pellets for sure. Wow, that was a nice group, really nice. I'm with ya on the trigger, it makes a huge difference, especially with my fingers, the joints are locked or really limited movement and the trigger means a lot. My Flashpup wood shoots like a dream because the trigger is so nice on it, the synthetic isn't as nice, but still a really good trigger. Both the same model and trigger but the wood trigger adjusts a little better. I had to give a screw a quarter turn to tighten it up a little, it was sensitive and I'd send shots before I wanted, I still do but that's after not shooting it for a while, I have to get back into the light feel of it after shooting my other guns.
You can't go wrong with this pellet pistol. It is a nice one to shoot fer sure. I here ya on the trigger sensitivity. The first 3 shot I took with this after shooting those other pistols were sent before I wanted to! Haha Always point your gun in a safe direction kids! I did read where a guy was killing rats with it at close range and it is most definitely accurate enough. And they are simple to do maintenance on. I love the little bugger!
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 I would like to have a repeater that's accurate like that. I have a Daisy 415 I got probably close to ten years ago, has it been that long, yes it has, holy shit... anyway, I haven't chronographed it and it's BB's only but I've taken out several snakes with it at around three to five yards. I blew some holes and chunks out of a pretty thick plastic chair with it a couple of years ago. It was 30 yards away and I never dreamed it would tear the hell outta my chair but it tore it up good. That one holds 19 shots and gets about 5 fills of BB's before needing a co2 change. I don't shoot it that often but my son loves it, he always says he wants to use the "Rapid Fire" pistol. It would be awesome if you could get one of those gravmags Lou did the video on or a mod to put an autofeed mag on it. I like having quick follow up shots ready to go if I can, that's why I use the co2 on the snakes, lol. Just because I do airgun YT vids doesn't mean I'm a marksman, two totally different things, there, lol.
@@slowpokeairgunner4027 Haha, time sure flys by doesn't it? You know Sig makes at least a couple of semi-auto pellet pistols. I think P320 & P226? Jack & I have been eyeballing them. They have a belt mag in the grip, pretty cool! I don't know how accurate they are. I am sure there are some video's on here that go over that stuff. I think they are around 100 to 130 bucks. Check'em out! They look nice too.
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 I've seen them, I just didn't have a ton of interest, with all the work that needs done and the wildlife on the property there will be snakes. I've got a .22 pistol, but I'd rather use pellets, I don't need a .22 LR to take out a snake when I can do it for a few penny's for pellets, lol. They stopped mowing the grass once we took the offer as well, it's knee high and we don't start moving in until the 14th. All the yard work and working on my hunting play place as well I'd like to have a pistol on me.
My .22 version shoots at 300-ish FPS (chonographed) and clocks in at about 3 ft/lb of muzzle energy, well within our 6 ft/lb for air pistols law in the UK. It suffers from pretty bad muzzle flip which has been tamed somewhat by the weight of a red-dot scope. RWS Meisterkugeln pellets seem to be the best fit for my P17s barrel after some back garden pellet testing recently.
Been looking at buying a non co2 pellet gun and it’s settled!!!!!!! lol. I’m gonna get this one because of the price and what you get. Loading it looks a little weird but hey! Not bad.
I have the Weihrauch Hw40 and the Beeman P17 and imo the Beeman P17 can't be beat for a low cost pellet pistol but the Hw40 has a nicer trigger and is easier to pump and both shoot a little over 400 fps. My Hw40 doesn't have the dayglo sights of the Beeman and that is something I wish my Hw40 had. The Hw40 is the same as the Beeman P3 which I'll someday own because I like pneumatic pistols.
You have allot of pump up pellet guns, they are probably great but I don't have the patience for it, I love guns and rifles that shoot allot at a time, but everyone likes something else, I suppose that they are for competition also
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 U believe your right the more simple less trouble. I have a Crosman 1377 that’s a great air pump pistol. Like the ideal of one pump with the good fps . I have co/2 bb’s but always seem to jam and usually just waist ammunition. Thinking strong about pulling the trigger on the Beeman . Hey ! Thanks for the quick come- back
Nice review well put together, can I make a comment about the price? could you just say its a good price in the USA as I come from London UK and the same gun in my local gun shop is £68 = $90.79 so to hear you only paid $35 make me cry lol, anyway nice review. Brgds Roger
I bought a Beeman P17 for 28 dollars, a Daisy Buck for 17 dollars and a Red Ryder for 25 dollars when I visited a California Walmart in 2018. Brought them all back to England in my hold luggage. Most air lines are actually cool about air guns in your main luggage.
It is an Acetech AC5000. It is actually for airsoft but it can measure up to 1200 fps and has worked really well for me. I will get a better one eventually but there is nothing wrong with this little chrony. Here is a link to it on amazon. 55.00 bucks. Worth every penny if you ask me. www.amazon.com/dp/B072JSP98J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jcmaFb3QD7CQQ
Great video! Bought my first air gun a week ago, and this is the one the guy in the gun store recommended for target shooting… surprised me as it was so cheap (£67 in the uk) but I was so happy I bought it! Great feel and accuracy, even for a beginner like me! Take care!!
Welcome to the world of airguns! You picked a great pistol. Accurate and the trigger is amazing 👏 I have to warn you that airguns are very addictive and you will probably have quite a collection in no time 😀 😄 Happy Shooting!
I have 2 P17s,got the 1st 1, the NEXT day I ordered a 2nd P17 so my guests could shoot with me,
Yes, say hello to 30 pounds of single pump pneumatic pressure! Love it,
I have a Hammer 4x pistol scope with a 1 piece scope mount on 1 and it makes for a solid easy grip. I tried red dots on my and removed them, just as easy and more accurate to shoot it clean with iron sights.
Great job testing various pellets and going above and beyond with the sound meter as well as Chronograph.
Yes the Chinese produced P17 for $25 to $40 thru Amazon is great when compared to the German produced P3 or HW40 for $250 are all super identical platform (for those who shall not be named that is)
Only air rifle I have found with similar accuracy AND price is Daisy 1910 Boy Scout of America.
Both can kill any ANT or FLY you see. Dont try a bee, they can shoot back.
Great job
Mornin! Thanks for the compliments. I do appreciate it. They really are an accurate, fun pistol to shoot. I would love to add the P3 or HW40 to the collection someday. You talked about buying two of them, that reminded me that after I got that thing home & shot it I called the guy I bought it from and said I will take the rest of those! To bad mine was the last one he had! Haha Bummer!
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 Howdy J, well at least you tried, I bought mine in May on Amazon when they were $26, now they are pushing $34. Still for that price, super hard to beat.
@@richardrosenau9292 I agree 100%!
Best value gun on the market.
With a red dot, sub 2" group out to 21 yards.
Good video. Have one in the mail and looking forward to it. I had no idea so many people were into air guns as much as me. 👍🏻
It is a great gun. I think you will enjoy it. Yeah this airgun community is way bigger than I ever thought too. I just got into them about a year ago and I absolutely love it! Thanks for watching the video. I do appreciate it!
That was a good review, on a great little gun . I have two of these. I put the Gamo laser sight on one , and the other is Stock . In low light , you can make some very accurate shots, out to 20 to 30 yards using the laser.
Definitely bring us reviews you do them well do one on the sbr full review I love the reviewd
Great review! 🇬🇧
Thanks 👍 I do appreciate it!
I recently purchased a Stoeger XP4. Structurally and in appearance, this is a complete analogue of the Beeman P17. Impressions are the best. Of course, it is not for collecting as a copy model, although it vaguely resembles the "Beretta" (it is not for nothing that the box says DESIGNED IN ITALY). But, as for the entertaining side of the issue, you can't imagine better! Here are the arguments for:
1. Relatively light (the hand does not get tired in prolonged use).
2. The corrugated surface of the handle, which allows you to confidently hold it in your hand.
3. No need to spend money on gas canisters.
4. Bullets - lead, very accurately placed on target.
5. Possibility to use bullets "Glare" (explode upon impact with a hard surface, which is very impressive in the dark).
6. Minimum return.
He does not need any "body kits" (LTC, calimator), not the case, he is for "close combat". In addition, body kits will interfere with the process of pumping air - you need to be able to confidently cover the frame when pumping air.
In general, I liked this gun, I recommend it. Great choice. There are many different models in my collection, but this gun is in a special place of honor. 👍😀
I have found it to be one of my favorite pistols. Very accurate and the trigger is awesome 👌
I have had the HW 40 for about 25 years now and I am very satisfied. After all the Beeman P17 reviews I've been binging these days, there seems to be no difference in quality and performance. You mentioned in a comment below, that you are considering getting the HW 40. With the quality of the P 17 you just presented you won't see much of a difference.
As a matter of fact I am currently eyeballing the HW 75 aka Beeman P1. It appears to be the full metal brother of the P17/HW 40 only with a hint of higher muzzle velocity. It is costly though, I have to say, but reviewers seem to love it.
One of the many things I like about the P17 is that it can be dryfired without trouble (no moving parts) so that you can train your triggerpull at will.
It really is a great gun. I was just shooting it yesterday. It's accuracy is amazing and as I said in the video I think a big factor is the trigger. One of the best in my collection. The P1 looks great. Never had one in my hand but I am sure it is an awesome gun. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate it. Going to go watch P1 & HW 75 videos now! Haha
I WOULD LOVE TO DO THE MODS TO MY P17'S TO MAKE THEM HAVE THE POWER OF THE HW 40 !
@@rick31869 Can't mod the P17 and according to one or the other video it appears that the P17 has about 1 joule more than the HW40 anyway.
If I need more power I'd rather buy a more powerful gun than mess around with my existing gun.
Good video! I just ordered one. Hope it shoots as good as yours.
I am sure it will! I have around 20 pistols and the P17 has the best accuracy and trigger. I love mine! Thanks for watching the video. I do appreciate it!
Love the P17 , It's a lotta pistol for not much money. Winning indeed !
Fer sure! I saw your video on the P17 after I made this one and that was some good shootin man! I have a hard time at 20 yards hittin my swinger target. I hit about every 3rd or 4th shot. You were smakin targets at 30! Nice! So now I have to practice some more at 20 & 30. I thought you said you are a lousy shot! 🤣
i get lucky sometimes haha
Nice video!
Thanks I appreciate that!
Good job!!!!
Thanks!
Cool vid bud! Think I’m im gonna try the sig p365 soon. Did u try it yet?
Thanks man! I have not tried it yet but it looks pretty dang sweet! If you get one, let me know how it goes.
That is a nice shooting pellet pistol, I may have to get me one of those when I've decided I am definitely gonna buy another one. That things got plenty of power for snakes, I've used my Daisy 415 with bb's and it takes 'em out no problem. I think it does have the power for small rodents with pellets for sure. Wow, that was a nice group, really nice. I'm with ya on the trigger, it makes a huge difference, especially with my fingers, the joints are locked or really limited movement and the trigger means a lot. My Flashpup wood shoots like a dream because the trigger is so nice on it, the synthetic isn't as nice, but still a really good trigger. Both the same model and trigger but the wood trigger adjusts a little better. I had to give a screw a quarter turn to tighten it up a little, it was sensitive and I'd send shots before I wanted, I still do but that's after not shooting it for a while, I have to get back into the light feel of it after shooting my other guns.
You can't go wrong with this pellet pistol. It is a nice one to shoot fer sure. I here ya on the trigger sensitivity. The first 3 shot I took with this after shooting those other pistols were sent before I wanted to! Haha Always point your gun in a safe direction kids! I did read where a guy was killing rats with it at close range and it is most definitely accurate enough. And they are simple to do maintenance on. I love the little bugger!
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 I would like to have a repeater that's accurate like that. I have a Daisy 415 I got probably close to ten years ago, has it been that long, yes it has, holy shit... anyway, I haven't chronographed it and it's BB's only but I've taken out several snakes with it at around three to five yards. I blew some holes and chunks out of a pretty thick plastic chair with it a couple of years ago. It was 30 yards away and I never dreamed it would tear the hell outta my chair but it tore it up good. That one holds 19 shots and gets about 5 fills of BB's before needing a co2 change. I don't shoot it that often but my son loves it, he always says he wants to use the "Rapid Fire" pistol. It would be awesome if you could get one of those gravmags Lou did the video on or a mod to put an autofeed mag on it. I like having quick follow up shots ready to go if I can, that's why I use the co2 on the snakes, lol. Just because I do airgun YT vids doesn't mean I'm a marksman, two totally different things, there, lol.
@@slowpokeairgunner4027 Haha, time sure flys by doesn't it? You know Sig makes at least a couple of semi-auto pellet pistols. I think P320 & P226? Jack & I have been eyeballing them. They have a belt mag in the grip, pretty cool! I don't know how accurate they are. I am sure there are some video's on here that go over that stuff. I think they are around 100 to 130 bucks. Check'em out! They look nice too.
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 I've seen them, I just didn't have a ton of interest, with all the work that needs done and the wildlife on the property there will be snakes. I've got a .22 pistol, but I'd rather use pellets, I don't need a .22 LR to take out a snake when I can do it for a few penny's for pellets, lol. They stopped mowing the grass once we took the offer as well, it's knee high and we don't start moving in until the 14th. All the yard work and working on my hunting play place as well I'd like to have a pistol on me.
@@slowpokeairgunner4027 Sounds like you will have plenty of chances to use one. Start cuttin that grass and see what comes out! Haha
My .22 version shoots at 300-ish FPS (chonographed) and clocks in at about 3 ft/lb of muzzle energy, well within our 6 ft/lb for air pistols law in the UK. It suffers from pretty bad muzzle flip which has been tamed somewhat by the weight of a red-dot scope. RWS Meisterkugeln pellets seem to be the best fit for my P17s barrel after some back garden pellet testing recently.
What barrel did you use to swap?
@@aakashk530 They are available in 177 and 22 in uk, I purchased one of each.
Did you shoot the metal targets at the end of the video with the Beeman P17? Because they look like pretty powerful shots
Not big on pistols unless its concerted to a carbine.. But looks fun and easy to shoot. Great hob my friend.. Love da Beeman
Thank ya sir!
Been looking at buying a non co2 pellet gun and it’s settled!!!!!!! lol. I’m gonna get this one because of the price and what you get. Loading it looks a little weird but hey! Not bad.
@joemorton9217 Loading is definitely a little funky but the rest is pretty awesome for the price.
I have the Weihrauch Hw40 and the Beeman P17 and imo the Beeman P17 can't be beat for a low cost pellet pistol but the Hw40 has a nicer trigger and is easier to pump and both shoot a little over 400 fps. My Hw40 doesn't have the dayglo sights of the Beeman and that is something I wish my Hw40 had. The Hw40 is the same as the Beeman P3 which I'll someday own because I like pneumatic pistols.
Nice review....I love this gun, but sometimes a little metal rod from the back sight comes loose....
Yep, mine does the same thing.
I applied a dab of jb weld see if it works.....
MAN I LOVE EM ,I GOT TWO ,I WANT TO MOD THEM TO THE POWER OF ITS HIGHER PRICED COUSINS !
That would be pretty cool to turn them up a little!
This gun can be modified also very easy nice cheap gun but shoots great👍👌✌️
FBDO baby! Sausage king of Chicago! BTW I prefer pancreas. 😊
😆 🤣 Awesome 👌
You have allot of pump up pellet guns, they are probably great but I don't have the patience for it, I love guns and rifles that shoot allot at a time, but everyone likes something else, I suppose that they are for competition also
Great review man ! You still think this pump pistol worth the money! They be $50 bucks on amazon now . Tell be what you think .
Hey there Jeffrey, I think they are worth every penny. Simple and reliable.
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 U believe your right the more simple less trouble. I have a Crosman 1377 that’s a great air pump pistol. Like the ideal of one pump with the good fps . I have co/2 bb’s but always seem to jam and usually just waist ammunition. Thinking strong about pulling the trigger on the Beeman . Hey ! Thanks for the quick come- back
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 that U supposed to be i
The Sausage King of Chicago?
That trigger is why my p17 has taken down more birds and squirrels than any other air gun I've used.
It's the best 👌
Gamo compakt or this.? One hand 10 meter is the target
Nice review well put together, can I make a comment about the price? could you just say its a good price in the USA as I come from London UK and the same gun in my local gun shop is £68 = $90.79 so to hear you only paid $35 make me cry lol, anyway nice review. Brgds Roger
Haha! Sorry about that! Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.
I bought a Beeman P17 for 28 dollars, a Daisy Buck for 17 dollars and a Red Ryder for 25 dollars when I visited a California Walmart in 2018. Brought them all back to England in my hold luggage. Most air lines are actually cool about air guns in your main luggage.
Hi buddy. Where can we buy this gun cost of under $50? I found some on eBay at $230 each.
Hey there! Here is a link to Pyramyd Air's listing. Happy Shooting!
www.pyramydair.com/product/beeman-p17?m=614
What chrony do u use
It is an Acetech AC5000. It is actually for airsoft but it can measure up to 1200 fps and has worked really well for me. I will get a better one eventually but there is nothing wrong with this little chrony. Here is a link to it on amazon. 55.00 bucks. Worth every penny if you ask me.
www.amazon.com/dp/B072JSP98J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jcmaFb3QD7CQQ
@@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007 thanks
@@dgoutdoorschannel No problem brotha! Happy 4th to ya!
Chrony brand?
Here is a link to the one I use.
ACETECH AC5000 Airsoft Gun Speed Tester BBS Chronograph a.co/d/eNEh4La
3: 14 ya, I heard it. RRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRR kinda sound.
😄😄😄Nailed it!
Takes a little elbow grease to close but I like it😅
It sure does! Lol 😆
Abe Froman... Should I call you Ferris?
Thank you John! It only took 6 months for someone to call it! Lol 😆
Will this fire any type of .177 pellets ?