Daisy Powerline 44 vs other CO2 revolvers?

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Curious to hear what people make of the Daisy Powerline 44 air pistol?

I have a Crosman 38T and find it to be very accurate with good power. But is the daisy any good? Is it a comparable in terms of build quality?

Any insight will be welcomed!
 
The daisy is pretty good accuracy and power wise, but build quality is not quiet up there with the 38T , as it has more plastic parts.
It`s been some years since I owned mine so cannot remember whwther the frame was alloy and the barrel outer plastic , or whether it was all plastic. Not crappy plastic you understand , just not as hefty as the all alloy 38T.
 
flatrajectory said:
The daisy is pretty good accuracy and power wise, but build quality is not quiet up there with the 38T , as it has more plastic parts.
It`s been some years since I owned mine so cannot remember whwther the frame was alloy and the barrel outer plastic , or whether it was all plastic. Not crappy plastic you understand , just not as hefty as the all alloy 38T.
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That's good to know. I couldn't tell from pictures whether the 44 is plastic or alloy. Doesnt matter all that much but the 38t is quite solid. I was interested in the 44 given they came in 177 and the shorter barrel. Seemed quite compact.
 
MackJoe said:
That's good to know. I couldn't tell from pictures whether the 44 is plastic or alloy. Doesnt matter all that much but the 38t is quite solid. I was interested in the 44 given they came in 177 and the shorter barrel. Seemed quite compact.
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38T also comes in its original short barrel form the 38C and it came in both calibres too... a much better proposition than the Daisy - plus the Daisy's cylinder release in front of the cylinder is just ugly.
Personally I prefer the .22 version...it's much more efficient with its gas than the .177 to the point that the larger calibre carries practically no disadvantage.
 
TD_boy said:
38T also comes in its original short barrel form the 38C and it came in both calibres too... a much better proposition than the Daisy - plus the Daisy's cylinder release in front of the cylinder is just ugly.
Personally I prefer the .22 version...it's much more efficient with its gas than the .177 to the point that the larger calibre carries practically no disadvantage.
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I've seen the 38c but wasn't aware it came in 177. I thought they were 22 only so that's good to know! Unfortunately, the 10m range I shoot at only allows 177 so while I enjoy shooting the 38t, it has limited outings.
 
I have got a Crosman 38T and a Powerline 44 triple barrel set, the Crosman is definitely more substantially made, but the Daisy has the advantage of interchangeable barrels and removable magazines.
The thing I don't like about the Daisy is all the moulded-in lettering that cheapens the appearance, I have considered filling it off the barrels and respraying them, but then it is unlikely to match the frame finish.
 
there was a post here a week or so ago on the Daisy 44 about Mags and i looked because i am in the states and guess what there are not mags that i found as in factory
there was someone in the UK making mags using 3D printing
the Crosman 38t pistol mags are easier to find
old pistols could need parts and if they are not available do you need a future paper weight
 
marflow said:
there was a post here a week or so ago on the Daisy 44 about Mags and i looked because i am in the states and guess what there are not mags that i found as in factory
there was someone in the UK making mags using 3D printing
the Crosman 38t pistol mags are easier to find
old pistols could need parts and if they are not available do you need a future paper weight
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Hi Mike, wasn't that a Turkish guy who posted on Airgun Nation? 🤔
 
Modski66 said:
I have got a Crosman 38T and a Powerline 44 triple barrel set, the Crosman is definitely more substantially made, but the Daisy has the advantage of interchangeable barrels and removable magazines.
The thing I don't like about the Daisy is all the moulded-in lettering that cheapens the appearance, I have considered filling it off the barrels and respraying them, but then it is unlikely to match the frame finish.
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Yeah I liked the different barrels of the Daisy and the removable mags. Although, I've just zoomed in on a few pics and can see what you means about the lettering!
 
marflow said:
there was a post here a week or so ago on the Daisy 44 about Mags and i looked because i am in the states and guess what there are not mags that i found as in factory
there was someone in the UK making mags using 3D printing
the Crosman 38t pistol mags are easier to find
old pistols could need parts and if they are not available do you need a future paper weight
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Very true about parts. Always the problem with the older guns. But something about the older American co2 guns that just stand out. I was after a shorter barrelled revolver with a bit of weight and accuracy. I have a couple of the gamo variant but I know the obvious choice would be the umarex 586!
 
MackJoe said:
I know the obvious choice would be the umarex 586!
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Accept no substitute 😂
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There's always the Crosman 357 four inch barrel and the six inch model (and even an eight inch barrel).
They are shooting wise every bit the equal of the Umarex 684 & 686 models.

I have one with the 4" and 6" barrels and would love an 8" barrel if anyone has one...
 
Modski66 said:
I have got a Crosman 38T and a Powerline 44 triple barrel set, the Crosman is definitely more substantially made, but the Daisy has the advantage of interchangeable barrels and removable magazines.
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I have a Crosman 38t/38c factory set. Comes with both barrel sets and are quicker and easier to change than the 44 barrel sets.
 
Radlad said:
I have a Crosman 38t/38c factory set. Comes with both barrel sets and are quicker and easier to change than the 44 barrel sets.
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Interesting. So they use to come with multiple barrel sets as an option from factory? Any pictures?
 
yes i do believe he was from Turkey
so, before i post anything i do a long search to find an answer and if an answer is not found i will look later
the mags for the 44 are plastic and wear at the lugs that turn it
i found 3 mags that had sold on US Ebay in the last month but little else
now he wanted the dimension to make the mags and was looking for someone that would give him just that
no one is going to that it is way too complicated, if you are off just a little you have wasted your time
but is did find a seller in the UK making 3D printed mags and posted that and walked away
i had put in a lot of time and did nothing more than he could have in reality
he was looking for a miracle and i did have one to give him
i chase parts and ideas all the time for people i do not know and the why is i have the time and you would be surprised at what you learn as you chase for an answer for someone else
my point here was ever buy without knowing if there are parts and if you can get them
with the state of the world the movement of parts could be a thing of the past and to be quite frank his name starts with a t
 
Is there any other Daisy models that share the mags with the Daisy 44?
 

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