New Chinese 2240 verdict

Clive Williams

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A while ago I put up a post has anyone tried or brought a Chinese Crosman 2240?

Anyway I brought one out of curiosity about a month ago ,used it few times before I give a light feedback and review as it would be more fair than out of the box

Firstly a walkabout the 2240 no longer has the engraved “ thus is not a toy” down the side and now a more acceptable lazer etching, the chemical bluing is better quality, surprisingly the trigger is better.
It is fitted with the new type pistol grip



I brought a standard purchased pistol and added some bits I had to bring to the Crosman pro kit, I then added a power adjuster to reduce the power and find the sweet spot as I was shooting at a restricted 5 metres.

How well does it shoot? Hmmm!! I am not that impressed, I was shooting with no wind and 9 degrees given its temperature dependent.
Previously I used it it was all over the place, the temperature was lower, yet I would only expect the group to shoot low.
Resting shots on both occasions, so for my final verdict resting shots at 5 metres and difficultly to get it to zero I found it poor and less accurate than a US made Crosman even with a better trigger it gave 3 inch groups at that distance 😭😭, it’s fun to shoot tin cans with as its “tin can accurate” that about it.
The pros - better quality and trigger
Cons - tin can accurately

Final thought- it’s ok ish, my Budget Beeman p17 deluxe is far more Superior
 

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I've got one and found it to be a nice thing generally, trigger is fine and mine is consistent and accurate, though I did a little bit of polishing. No leaks so far but now I know I'll be keeping an eye on that
 
I quite like my US version. I paid £30 for it including a knife. Needed resealing and cleaning up. Fitted upraded hammer and trigger springs with guides. New 3d printed grips and its pretty consistent at 5.4 ft lb. Accurate to at 15 yards. I cant see where its hitting further than that with open sights.
 
To investigate your inaccuracy issues with an uncharged and unloaded pistol.....

First I would hold the grip firmly and the barrel softly and see if it is easy to move the barrel.
Then I would do the same but hold the sight not the barrel, and again see if there is any easy movement.
Either of these tests showing movement would suggest a possible/probable source for the inaccuracy.

It looks like you have had it apart. I would strip it again, check the seals, especially the valve to breech seal are ok, clean the barrel in case it has transport grease in it, visually inspect the port for burrs, bore for quality and muzzle crown. If all is ok or fixed if work is required, I would reassemble in standard format with the original open sights, making sure everything is back together well and check accuracy again.

Rich.
 
I suspect the moderator. It is on a slip on adapter, and is quite long. Very easy to get it a degree or so out of kilter.
 
Berber said:
I suspect the moderator. It is on a slip on adapter, and is quite long. Very easy to get it a degree or so out of kilter.
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I have had what looks like the exact same adapter on a 2250. I never had an issue with it. The tolerance to the barrel diameter was very good. It looks long but most of it is over the barrel. It actually adds very little length just the thread pretty much.
If the crown and receiver look good and burr free then my bet is on the crosman pro-blocks holding the sight to the barrel. My last 2250 was hopeless for holding zero using them.
In the end I shelled out for a steel breach just to get rid of them. Totally different gun after that.
Also worth checking that the tiny bolt under the pellet probe is tight.
As that causes issues if not. Leaking from the transfer port for one. It's also an uncommon size 0.05" Allen head if memory serves. And be careful they are made of cheese I think 😂
Although being the new Chinese variant it may now be metric and made of chinesium
 
wuggis72 said:
I have had what looks like the exact same adapter on a 2250. I never had an issue with it. The tolerance to the barrel diameter was very good. It looks long but most of it is over the barrel. It actually adds very little length just the thread pretty much.
If the crown and receiver look good and burr free then my bet is on the crosman pro-blocks holding the sight to the barrel. My last 2250 was hopeless for holding zero using them.
In the end I shelled out for a steel breach just to get rid of them. Totally different gun after that.
Also worth checking that the tiny bolt under the pellet probe is tight.
As that causes issues if not. Leaking from the transfer port for one. It's also an uncommon size 0.05" Allen head if memory serves. And be careful they are made of cheese I think 😂
Although being the new Chinese variant it may now be metric and made of chinesium
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I put a steel breech on mine too 😂
 
Averageplinker said:
To investigate your inaccuracy issues with an uncharged and unloaded pistol.....

First I would hold the grip firmly and the barrel softly and see if it is easy to move the barrel.
Then I would do the same but hold the sight not the barrel, and again see if there is any easy movement.
Either of these tests showing movement would suggest a possible/probable source for the inaccuracy.

It looks like you have had it apart. I would strip it again, check the seals, especially the valve to breech seal are ok, clean the barrel in case it has transport grease in it, visually inspect the port for burrs, bore for quality and muzzle crown. If all is ok or fixed if work is required, I would reassemble in standard format with the original open sights, making sure everything is back together well and check accuracy again.

Rich.
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I have not had it apart, it’s 100% big standard
 
Clive Williams said:
I have not had it apart, it’s 100% big standard
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Yet in the first post you note.......

"I brought a standard purchased pistol and added some bits I had to bring to the Crosman pro kit, I then added a power adjuster to reduce the power and find the sweet spot as I was shooting at a restricted 5 metre"

So not really standard and has been apart to some extent.
 
Averageplinker said:
Yet in the first post you note.......

"I brought a standard purchased pistol and added some bits I had to bring to the Crosman pro kit, I then added a power adjuster to reduce the power and find the sweet spot as I was shooting at a restricted 5 metre"

So not really standard and has been apart to some extent.
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No I have not taken it apart, just added a silencer and pro box and redot sight
 
flatrajectory said:
I have encountered the Chinese versions in my repair workshop... leaks due to poor quality/inferior seal materials.
Not impressed at all.
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Overall, that is a shame, Pete. I'd always thought that the USA made ones represented an incredible value for money in today's climate. Obviously, the sums didn't add up and manufacture went to China, with unfortunate (but not altogether surprising) results. I've said this before, but I would imagine that on the used market, USA made examples will become more sought after.
A couple of years back, in a fit of 'rationalisation,' I sold my USA made 2240 that I'd bought new for just £99. Silly me! Still got my 1377 though!
 
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