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Things I liked:I like the .22 because it makes easily visible holes on the target. The trigger and cocking mechanism are very good. It is easy to sight in and has a very good balance and general comfortable feeling when shooting.By Ronald from USA on 2011-12-15 14:28:49
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Things I would have changed:It would be nice if the price were lower but I like the quality.
What others should know:The pistol shoots cheap pellets very well and is quiet. Obsessive compulsives can find fault with this pistol but I can't.
Things I liked:Extremely high quality. Relatively easy to cock repeatedly. Consistent power and accuracy without Co2. I bought the .22 version and even though I heard these come with fiber optic sights, mine are iron sights, which I prefer. Doesn't matter though because I put a red dot scope on it. This gun is quite a bit larger than any 1911 I've ever held, but the grip still feels the same and the balance is great. I was worried that the .22 might not be powerful enough as it has much lower fps than the others, but it really makes those soup cans fly! Mine will pierce one side of a soup can and will completely blow out a beer can filled with water at 10 yards. I'm not the greatest shooter so I don't really try for anything beyond 10 yds with a pistol. That said, it's surprisingly accurate although there does seem to be a slight learning curve!By Fred Schmed from USA on 2011-05-21 00:30:55
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Things I would have changed:It would be nice if the 'slide' part of the gun was narrower, making appear the same size as a 1911. The 11mm dovetail is annoying.... would it be that hard to make it a weaver mount? I'm not exactly sure what parts to oil or not oil.... no diagram!
What others should know:The .22 is a great caliber. After I purchased it, I second guessed it because of the velocity difference, but absolutely no regrets. It looks like the .22 is being discontinued, so if you want that caliber, I would act fast!CommentsBy Edith from USA on 2011-06-01 10:31:16 0 
Fred & everyone: The .22 P1 is NOT being discontinued by either Weihrauch (the German manufacturer) or Beeman (the importer). I verified this with Pyramyd Air's purchasing department, and the P1 in .22 is listed in the 2011 catalog for both of these companies.
Things I liked:The feel is fantastic. great kick, weight and looks. Super accurate right out of the box. This is my fourth Beeman air gun and might be my new favorite.By brian from USA on 2010-07-12 17:36:53
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Things I would have changed:I would have the safety automatically engage when cocking?
What others should know:no you cant barrow mine.
Things I liked:The 2 stage power supply is great, although I rarely use the lower setting. I consider an airpistol to be legal, back porch practice for real hand gun use. The extra felt movement of the higher power helps to simulate recoil etc.By John Bainter from USA on 2009-09-25 20:49:17
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Things I would have changed:I dislike the attempts made to make the pistol a mock 1911. What function are the slide serrations? The Tempest/Webley catch is much more efficient than the weird hammer release. This could lead to some confusion for someone who regularly uses a real .45. The pins at the front are loose. This seems to be a sort of "Kenmore" problem. Sears buys products from Whirlpool and makes their profit by having the factory cut corners. This pistol is essentially a Weirauch 45, but not so well made. I do not like the feel of a 1911A1 .45 ACP pistol. The grip is too flat. My Tempest is in many ways a better gun. It is simply a very well made airgun with an ergonomic grip.
What others should know:If you need a high powered springer this is the only choice that you have in the US at present. If you become delirious every time that you see a 1911, this gun is for you. For the money there are a lot of nice rifles with higher power, so this has to considered a practice gun for 1911 users. If you're looking for a nicely made air pistol, look for a used Tempest or Hurricane, or spend the big bucks and buy an Izh-Baikal 46M, (still cheaper than the P-1).CommentsBy Michael from USA on 2010-08-17 03:10:13 0 The beemen is a good gun and low mantinence but def not the most accurateBy Peter from USA on 2010-06-17 11:25:47 0 I carrier the 1911 in the Air Force for two years. I have had several 1911s. I dislike this side arm. I now have a Walther P-38, which is a dream handgun. So, I'll' take John Bainter sound advise, and pass on this Beeman P-1 handgun. But, I still like Beeman as well as WH.. Quality companies as is Pyramyd Air. Pete Hallock Santa Maria, California
Things I liked:I have the .20 P1. It feels solid and appears to be well built. It packs a good punch and is not as hard to cock as I thought it might be.By Mantz from USA on 2009-09-15 17:45:28
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Things I would have changed:As other's have noted in their reviews, it takes a lot of shooting before it starts to become accurate. I had to shoot about 500 pellets before the patterns started to tighten up. I just oiled the spring and the groups got wild again. However, I can already see the groupings beginning to tighten back up. I can tell it is capable of very accurate groups as I have had a couple groups of 5 - 6 shots fit within a dime at about 10 meters.
What others should know:My safety screws loosened up and I had to retighten them. I am having much better luck with the Beeman Double Gold pellets compared to the Crossman Premier. Use a pellet seating tool for best results.
Things I liked:EVERYTHING! This is an awesome gun & one of my favorite ellet pistols of all! Good power, GREAT accuracy, & very well balanced!By MichaelA. from USA on 2009-04-22 03:36:41
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Things I would have changed:NOTHING!
What others should know:If you're a collector & you don't have one of these... You're NOT a collector yet! ;) - The Big Bore Addict -
Things I liked:I had a P1 years ago, but sold it. I missed it, and finally decided to get another. As before, I like that it more-or-less looks like you would expect a pistol to look, and not like a rifle with the stock and barrel cut down. Mostly tho, the relative high level of power achieved with a single cocking motion without any need for CO2 or compressed air is what I like. All you need is the pistol and some pellets. It is a very accurate pistol too, but it does make you work for this accuracy. It doesn't forgive you if you aren't consistent. My pistol seems to like Lasers the best (.177), which is OK with me because they are relatively light/fast. They are averaging about 580 FPS from my pistol (at 6.9 gr each I think). With a very loose isosceles hold, in which the weight of the pistol is completely carried by my non-shooting hand (left hand), I've improved to the point where I can group about 3/4 inch at 30 feet. While that's not great, I seem to have better luck hitting objects. At 30 yards, I can hit a tuna can about 1 in 4, and get very close the other 3 times. I mostly bought it for plinking anyway.By Steve S from USA on 2009-03-16 17:49:37
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Things I would have changed:These newer P1's come with fiber-optic sights now. They don't look very good, but I admit they do show up well against darker backgrounds. However, the front sight is still very thick/wide, and when you're shooting at smaller targets, it is difficult to center the front sight under the bullseye. If the front sight were solid (the blade is carved-out in the middle to accommodate the fiber insert), I would file it into a thinner blade, but it's not practical to do with so much metal already missing. Even tho they show up well in low-light conditions, I would make the fiber sights an option, not standard. Also, it would be nice if the price were lower, but until a Chinese copy comes out, I don't expect this to happen.
What others should know:My first P1 did have a problem with the rear sight retention pin working loose, but so far this one is staying together. Don't be discouraged too soon if you have a hard time hitting with it. Develop a loose, but consistent, hold, and follow-thru with every shot. I'm giving it a 4 for accuracy only because of it's temperament regarding consistency.
Things I liked:Power, accuracy, the feel of the gunBy Son from USA on 2009-01-28 23:12:43
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Things I would have changed:Lower price would be nice :D, otherwise nothing.
What others should know:I bought the .20 version very recently. It comes with Fiber Optic open sight which is great! The gun was loud and dieseling with the first few shots. After around 100 shots it feels much smoother and stops dieseling. It is now shooting with great consistency.
Things I liked:The feel of this pistol is impressive. The balance is a bit nose heavy but then so in the 1911. I loved the feel of the action, the smoothness of the trigger and even the recoil helps me become a better shooter. My gun is a .20 calibre.By Rick from USA on 2009-01-12 22:11:01
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Things I would have changed:Lock tight on the safety? I might recommend it at a later date. Extend the required 30 day registration for the warranty. The warranty choices were a bit confusing and I am not sure what I will choose. Keep the warranty siple please. I am a shooter, not a bright man.
What others should know:Right out of the box, I couldnot hit anything. I burned through a pack of 200 pellets within the first three hours of fun to get the gun broken in. There was not any form of accuracy at all and there were numerous sight adjustments during this process. When I was getting in the zone the sights would have to be totally re adjusted again and again, either I am a poor shooter or the gun needs a good break in period. I found the gun a pleasure to shoot, burning through 1500 rounds in three days and looking forward to the next day when I could shoot again, the hours went by like minutes. Using a bench rest would only throw off my accuracy as the recoil happens well before the pellet leaves the barrel. Single handed shooting is improving and I am able to now group quarter size groups at 30 feet. I ordered the Pel Set tool to set the pellets and the accuracy has improved since I began using this consistantly. The safety has worked itself loose numerous times in my first 1500 rounds and I notice that the "O" ring seal has a good size cut or abrasion on it, they do provide an extra seal with the new gun, no instructions on how to replace that but it appears to be simple. If you like to shoot and are patient enough to get the new pistol settled in and you get use to the feel of the recoil, this will be a 'go to' gun for fun and I am planning on getting good enough to be a tack driver with this one. Fun Fun Fun. This piece of hardware is very addictive. If you go out in the field, take some perfect fitting allen keys in case any tightening is needed especially for the safety that I am prone to automatically apply. This just feels right in your hand. I do not know what perfection is as I have not shot enough air pistols but I am pretty excited about this one and can not wait to get home each day to shoot it.- 12
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:While I'm a fan of ambidextrous, the placement of the safety is such that my trigger finger grazes the safety on the RHS. From an engineering standpoint, I can see why it is easy to put where it is, but why not put it where it goes on a 1911 so it is truly out of the way. This is a very minor and picky item.
What others should know:Buy extra ammo - you will want it!