P17 is a Chinese clone......
....of the German built P3. Accuracy on the various forums is reported as quite good.
There are a few known foibles, all easily rectified and not necessarily present on every P17. Considering the cost difference between the German made version, and the Chinese, one can buy a LOT of pellets. Even if it needs to be "tuned" it is still a serious bargain. I have been shooting a P3 for about 10 years with zero complaints, and wouldn't mind a P17 as backup.
I have been shooting a tuned Diana 34 .22 of late, along with a .177 Crosman 1720T. Both are more accurate than me, especially the Crosman. Cool stuff, but neither will replace my Air Arms S400K!
Otony
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2013-03-10, 21:37
- I have a Chinese copy of the side lever German rifle (forgot - stonewalrus, 2013-03-10, 22:34
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Otony,
2013-03-10, 22:43
- I knew it was a Chinese copy but the reviews I read were - stonewalrus, 2013-03-11, 06:01
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