Diana Chaser CO2 Air Pistol

This Chaser pistol is an excellent basic platform for upgrading and modifications. I bought the basic pistol in .22, and modified it with an Artemis rifle barrel and suppressor, stiffer aftermarket spring, walnut/aluminum grip, AR-style hand-guard with rail, folding wire stock, and target scope.

I found the grip uncomfortable in the basic pistol configuration. If you use the attachable rifle stock (found in the Chaser combined pistol/rifle kit), your hand position will change enough to make the grip comfortable. I wish a multi-shot magazine came with the basic Chaser pistol instead of just the single-shot loading tray, but I understand that would increase the cost. I prefer aftermarket magazines, anyway though, to the ones Diana ships with other versions of this gun.

This is my third airgun that uses this same basic, reliable CO2 mechanism sold by different companies under various names. These have been quite popular in the UK and continental Europe in recent years, and for good reasons: reliability, upgradeability, and value.

I find it ergonomic, accurate, and convenient with it's magazine that is absolutely fine after you've done it a couple of times. The trigger is also pretty good.

Include a magazine with the gun. You shouldn't have to buy one separately. I'd Make the magazines more affordable.

Not pictured. This comes in a foam lined sippered storage case that is quite nice. Buck Rail makes a suppressor that screws on and off. Maple custom makes 12 round magazines for this gun. Pyramyd sells some replacement parts. All very cool..

I have owned 4 Diana's.. pistols except for a combo rifle/ pistol kit... I must say ... I LOVE THE DIANAS... ESPECIALLY THE WOOD STOCKED PISTOLS... SUPER A CURATE AT 10M... I VAN PIT . 22 PELLETS ALL IN A DIMES SPACE... AT 60FT+ ITS STILL VERY ACURATE ONLY SLIGHT NORMAL ADJUSTMENTS.. ITS SMALL FRAME IS STILL QUITE COMFORTABLE... MAGAZINE HELPS.... I JUST ORDERED ANOTHER DIAMA PISTOL.. SO.. MY OLDER BROTHER AND I VAN SHOOT GRAIN EATING RATS.. OR TARGETS... BY THE WAY.. IM 72 YRS OLD... NEVER TOO 9LD TO BE YOUNG!!!

I would want threaded barrels to a vept noise suppressors

Wether it's your first air gun.. or looking for a new one YA GOTTA BUY ONE.. YOULL LOVE THEM.!! #

A lot of pistol for the money. Very well made. Nice having a left side bolt for us right handers. Trigger is OK. Good number of shots per cartridge. A solid candidate for modding. Lots of aftermarket parts made for these Diana pistols. I actually like the grip and the look. Decent accuracy.

Nothing for the price.

Size, weight, balance, trigger pull, quality of materials, ease of operation, and precise functionality. Everything about this gun says "quality", right down to the precision of adjustment to the rear sight! The trigger is a joy to use out of the box; light with clearly defined stages and clean break. Accuracy is superb and consistent! Loading/unloading CO2 cartridges is simple, precise, and with no waste of gas. I got 52 shots from one cartridge shooting pellets ranging from 5.25gr - 8.64gr. The left-hand bolt works smoothly and precisely, and can easily be de-cocked.

Would be nice if the threaded muzzle end was a standard 1/2 x 20 instead of the M10 x 1.00; that would leave far more options for a suppressor.

This gun comes with a single-shot tray, but NOT a magazine! So if you want/need a mag, that will add significantly to the overall cost of the gun. That said, the mags are metal (except for the clear cover) and work well for me. I also have not noticed any degradation in accuracy using a magazine. The gun also comes with a nice little carry case with cut-out foam to secure the gun, a tin of pellets, two magazines, and what looks to be room for a suppressor; however, the latter must be for one from Diana. I purchased a suppressor from Buck-rail which works superbly on this gun, but it's too big to fit in the foam cut-out. Also, If you keep the suppressor mounted on the gun (as I will do), and/or you mount an optic on the gun (even a small reflex), then it makes the case unusable. The case is a "nice touch", but I'd rather the gun come with a magazine instead of the case, and put the cost of the magazine towards a more accommodating case. Just my 2 cents :)

Accurate - Liked feel - Good number of shots per air cylinder.

There is a significant problem with barrel seals falling out. I was lucky to find the smaller seal a few times on the ground, but I ran out of luck and could not find a replacement part. The first time the larger seal fell out, it was stretched out of shape for some reason. It must have gotten pulled by the cock pin. I can't find replacement parts without buying a bunch of other parts. It is too expensive to make up for a poor design plan.

There is a significant problem with barrel seals falling out. I was lucky to find the smaller seal a few times on the ground, but I ran out of luck and could not find a replacement part. The first time the larger seal fell out, it was stretched out of shape for some reason. It must have gotten pulled by the cock pin. I can't find replacement parts without buying a bunch of other parts. It is too expensive to make up for a poor design plan.

This is my first CO2 airgun. My other airguns are springer rifles so I have nothing to compare this pistol to. It is inexpensive, seems to be made well, is accurate for what it is. I have the .22 caliber and it shoots low even with a full cartridge at 10 yards. The front sight is a plastic and I can easily file it down to get POA/POI where I want it with the pellet that groups the best. Until then I shoot at a closer range, or stick more sight post up through the rear sight. The .177 might have a better POA/POI. Looks like I get 40 consistent shots before the CO2 starts getting low and another 10 useable shots being 50 total. The cartridge will loose air overnight so I only install a cartridge when I have time to shoot 40-50 shots. The trigger is very good and the pistol is a good trainer for shooting a firearm handgun except for recoil control of course.

I bought an aftermarket suppressor.

Nice grip easy to load i got 45 shots before i saw any lack of power.

I did not like the 11mm mount.

It is loud for a small gun. It's louder than my Diana 48

Accurate, good power and just a fun gun to shoot.

Nothing

Good value

Very Accurate, great price, I get about 35 shots per Co2 cartridge. The gun shoots better than I can.

All good.

Missing seal kit, thanks to the Pyramyd support team, they are on their way to my house. Thanks.