Page 7 - Benjamin Marauder Pistol Reviews

Accuracy!! With the stock on, it balances great. Feels like an extension of my arm. Out of the box tested a few pellets, sighted scope and at 25yds dime size grouping of eight shots. Ran three mags(24 shots) the size of a quarter. I mounted a 3-9x32 ao Bugbuster with leapers medium rings to clear magazine. Combo is one slick set up.

Open sights as an option

I tried Beeman Kodiaks, and copper plated , Crosman premiers. Found mine really loves JSB exact jumbo heavy. Find the pellet for yours. Mags can be a little tricky inserting, make sure you keep it level at loading. Loading mags themselves is very easy. You can double load easily if you're not paying attention. Fills rather easy with hand pump, this is my first pcp. I was filling to about 2700psi and I'd get 24 good shots before topping off.

Hitting shotgun shells at 50 yds consistently. Lots of custom parts on market.

Needs SINGLE SHOT tray.

Had to fix leak within a couple of days at gauge. I rewrapped with Teflon tape and snugged an o ring in there, no problem. Showing promising groups with H&N ftt 14gr 5.3 pellets.

It's very powerfull

It looks more cool with PRO 6-Position Mil-Spec Stock Assembly,

It should have front and rear sight on it.

It's light, It feels good. It has a nice trigger

I would put a good barrel on it. I get 2 inch groups at 30 yds with the best of the 5 pellets I've tried. All the pellets were high end except the Crosman primer

The looks of the gun.

I believed it's the barrels that are causing this issues and not worth the gamble to try IMO in order to get one that shoots straight ! IMO return it and get your money back if you can, save for a reputable gun (company) that AT LEAST TRY TO INPROVE AND SUCCEEDS IN ITS QC.

Extremely pellet fussy with the two P-rods I've tried, both returned. What a waste of my time and money. ~ GKU

Damn good little pistol for a Pcp. Don't know why I didn't get one sooner. Very light weight, and very accurate when a scope is installed. I look forward to making adjustments to the power settings for improved efficiency. The additional stock that comes with the pistol is an extra that Benjamin did well to include at no extra charge.

Can't think of anything.

Compact and quiet.

Better carbeam

Great gun, accurate with 1" groups at 25 yards right out of the box, no adjustments

The pistol is super light weight. I use mine in the carbine configuration and it's very short and easy to maneuver around. Cycling the action is smooth, occasionally you'll get a rough pull that takes a little extra pull back but it's rare. The accuracy is superb for such a short barrel. I've only used a few pellets and the Crosman hollow points in the tin work best. At 30 yards the "average" group size is .7 ctc. I say average cause I take a 5 shot groups and most of the time 4 of the 5 shots measure .2-.3 ctc but you'll get a flyer that makes the group .7 ctc. At 40 yards the groups are 1-1.25 inches. I really wouldn't consider taking any hunting shots out past 40 yards with the pistol. The trigger is very nice and has a light pull. The pistol is very quiet and won't bother the average sane neighbor.

The stock to make it a carbine sucks. It isn't as comfortable in the hands as the pistol grips are, they're contoured to the shape of your hand. The stock grip is just a big blob. It also has a wobble to it. You can easily fix this wobble by adding any medium size o-ring to the stock where it will connect to the back frame of the pistol grip.

This pistol is very easy to fill. After you pressurize your fill line (Around 5-6 pumps) you can fill the gun up in just 24 pumps with a Hill Mk3. That's 1 pump per shot if you leave the gun at factory settings.

Extremely Light, Short, Cheap, Accurate (if your lucky like me), Very user friendly to service and fix. Crosman offers every single replacement part to this pistol down to the last screw. Replacement parts are DIRT cheap. If your hand pumping- buy this. The air reservoir is so small its NOTHING to pump it back up. If you have an air tank its even better- I have a 44cf scba tank, it fills this gun literally hundreds of times. There are more after market mods/parts/tunes you can do to this gun than you can imagine. I bought mine used, its never been resealed/repaired, and its at least 3 years old so far. Once it does need a reseal or repair, It will cost me barely anything and I'll easily be able to do it myself by watching instructional videos online. Don't attempt repair if your gun is still under warranty though! For a ~15fpe little carbine, I can take small game as far as 50yd no problem.

The plastic stock it comes with does wobble. Thats the only negative I have for this gun and I've owned it over a year now, having shot thousands of pellets. There are many options for different stocks though as others have said. A cheap, reliable option is the collapsable "AR" style stock and adapter. The adapter is $50, then you can spend a lot for a nice stock, or as little as $15 for a decent cheap one. Theres also wood stocks that can be had used or from custom stock makers, typically they cost at least a couple hundred dollars though. But, a custom made stock is quality..

This pcp is the funnest little carbine I've ever held. Since getting it a year ago, I've sold all other pcp's I owned except my Cricket .25. The prod uses so little air, pellets are relatively cheap, Mine prefers Beeman FTS. I can shoot 1/2" 5 shot groups off a bipod at 40yds easy and consistently. I have a full 7 turns on my HS, I fill to 2,700 and shoot down to 2,100 for two very accurate magazines. My Prod also shoots Predator Polymags well- I can achieve 1/2" at 40, but its typically 5/8-3/4". Still well enough for rabbits within that distance. I use polymags exclusively for hunting. I just ordered a bull pup kit for my Prod and can't wait. The Prod is my "truck gun," I literally keep it in my toolbox in the bed of the truck at all times. When I go for a country ride, I bring it up and leave it on the front seat. If I see any vermin, I just roll the window down and POW! Now that my Prod will be 19" over-all length in bull pup form, It will be very easy to maneuver in my truck cab.

This airgun is a quality piece. It is light weight, accurate & has functioned great. The bolt action is smoother than my Marauder rifle.

Benjamin needs to change the carbine stock. The comb is much too low because this gun requires a high-mounted scope. I'm trying to figure out a way to extend it without making the gun look cheap. This stock was actually made for the Crosman 1322/1377 series pistols, which have lower hight breeches. I would also like a screw-on cap for the air connection like the Marauder rifle. This snap-on cap seems like an after thought.

Quality is there.

Would be nice if they offered a wooden stock.

Pick out a scope. Mount it correctly. Pump it up. (Hand Pump takes 10 min and is easy) Start shooting. Overall good Pistol.

I finaly got it and I am happy with it,Of coarse I added the AR 15 stock and chrony tested to the highest power and got in the mid 650's using the 14.3 grain pellet.It is well made and it fed flawlessly.It also can be customized with a lot of after market items.

I would like to see wooden grips and forearm as an option, weaver mounts,metal clips,a co2 adapter for dual air for indoor practice.

Use a chrony to ajust power it will save air and pumping If you buy the AR15 stock get a cheek riser or make one. Don't expect rifle power, Almost 700 fps is great for a pistol use it as a carbine.

Tons of fun, easy to fill with hand pump, lots of shots per fill of air, made in the USA (I believe), and plenty accurate for back yard plinking or pesting.

Find a way to reduce the price. Develop a mag holder that can be attached to the stock or pistol grip. Make it an add on if you need to - people will buy it.

Mine, as shipped from the factory, gets 40+ shots from 3K to 1K psi. Shots are plenty consistent from start to finish for close range plinking. This gun is fun for knocking down steel reactive targets in the back yard. I use a budget red dot and find it works well enough under 20 yards (back yard plinking).

This Marauder pistol is very light and very accurate and I'm impressed with the quality & performance. I waited a long time before deciding to purchase this air carbine but now I'm wondering why I waited so long in the first place. Totally satisfied. How about a .177 cal version? I know about the 1720 single shot but a repeater would be nice.

Really not anything.

I know the shoulder stock is not quite tight but I found a simple way to fix that issue: Just take some electrical tape and make a four or five layer piece. Then cut it about 3/8" x 3/4" and stick it to the curve on the inside top of the stock handle. This will take up any slack and it works on my Crosman 1377 also.

This gun is fantastic. Accurate, 24 consistent shots per air fill, light, fun to shoot.

Nothing

Had to return first one for air leak. Had best shot groups by filling to 2800 psi. Did wrap electrical tape around gun before installing stock.

It's a good quality build, plenty of room for a scope (just get high rings to clear the cartridge). It's very easy to pump up with a handpump. I shoot from 2900psi down to 1600 and it takes about 32 pumps to recharge it, and I think around 50-60 to fill it up the first time. It's not hard at all (I weigh about 160), although you have to learn to use your body weight for the last 1000 psi. The accuracy is fantastic with Beeman Kodiak heavies. I get .5" groups at 22 yards and just a little over 1: groups at 55 yards. It hits quite hard at 25 yards - it is a little too powerful for some of my airgun targets actually ;-) What more can you ask for for this price. Cosman Premier Hollow Points are accurate up to 25 yards, but not so great at 50 but the price is right. It did take around 200 pellets through it before I saw the accuracy really settle down.

A place in the stock to hold 3 pellet clips. Option for a wood stock.

Buy this gun!

If your looking for an exceptional product, at a very reasonable price, this is what your looking for.

Nothing.

Know that this gun is pellet fussy. Mine seams to like Crosman premier domes in the can. And a clean barrel is important.

This is a great gun (my second PCP besides the Disco) and I use it in the carbine mode. It is accurate and powerful and I use it with the Leapers UTG compact scope 12 x 44 with the parallax wheel!!!. As a reviewer said it is a lethal combo!!! Easy to pump. Always get the 10 point $10 check. My gun got over 700 fps on all ten!!!

Wrap electrical tape under the stock screw hole 2 wraps then another 2 wraps down from that. No more movement in the stock. The magazines to me are awesome and are easy to load. No changes needed but the taping to prevent stock movement.

Get the Leapers UTG compact 12 x 44 scope. ($129.00) This is a very well made air gun and I find no problems only enjoyment with it. Marmot Militia has a great 12 db barrel break. It looks like Benjamin made it as a barrel extension. You can not tell its even there!!! Get this gun and have fun. Unreal technology worth every cent. I am 61 years old :)This is a great hobby!!! God bless the air gun world !!!

I really like this gun. I use it in the carbine version. If shoots quarter sized groups at 25 yards and is quiet. With only 12 inches of barrel it's compact and easy to take places. I am looking forward to knocking off a few garden raiding ground squirrels with it.

The only think I could use, would be an extension to make the stock a little longer. I use a longer than normal stock.

Very compact and lightweight! Super accurate and packs a good wallop...and with the magazine, follow up shots are quick! The trigger is crisp and very little creep...very predictable! Do not discount this airgun when looking for a hunting tool! Easy to fill air reservoir!

Degasser should be included. As with all other Crosman guns that use the buttstock, it does wiggle a little. Easy enough to fix, but for this gun, it should have been factored in to the design.

Although the gun has a shrouded barrel, it is a bit loud! The MRod and Talon SS (with Sound Lok Folks with neighbors close by may wonder what the noise is all about. It sounds like a high power nail gun, so I guess you could always say you were doing construction!