I do miss Kenny's reviews on any airgun I was thinking of buying. I am glad that the family has left these videos up here on UA-cam. Rest in peace Kenny.
I had a Crosman '3576' CO2 air revolver for many years it was great accurate shooter. Replaced it with the Crosman 'Vigilante' which is nothing more than an updated and dressed up version of the 357. The 357 still operated fine I gave to my oldest daughter to practice handgun shooting. Both are excellent buys for C02 handguns.
This lil bb gun is so much fun to own, never throw this gun away if the seals bust- remember you can order the seals and repair it yourself if you have the knowledge- also, i tried something that worked quite well; i modified the dent assembly by replacing the spring with a heavier-what a difference in power! haven't done a crony test yet because i don't own one but i believe I'm getting close to 589 fps!
Hey i have a fix for the slippery plastic handle..... Buy black "tool dip" in the aerosol can..... Spray some in a dixie cup and with a fine brush paint over just the texture on the plastic handle plates. You use the aerosol because it thinnet. A second coat doesnt hurt.... Now it feels like rubber. Also i used white nail polish for the sights
I used to have one of these and sold it, really regretting now, think I'll pick up another one sometime before Christmas. Great video there, loved the review, power test and accuracy test all in one vid, excellent stuff there.(subscribed)
Hello Ken, I have an idea for you folk now entering into your winter months, which affects the performance of any CO2 propelled pistol! Take a bean bag and warm it up in the microwave, which when about 40 deg C or 104 deg F, rest the pistol grip on said bean bag until it reaches body temperature, and vualla, your ballistics should be back up to 450 fps!!! Alternatively, a hot water bottle but not warmer than afore said temperature otherwise it could be dangerous! What's your take on this, ken? Kind Regards
Everything Kenny say is true about this crosman 357.I use this to hunt tree rats at night.Very accurate,killed many many rats with it that I lost count how many I've killed.I use beeman crow magnum pellets.I also use a red filter on my lamp so rats don't spook easily.My most memorable shot was a running shot right at the head on my avocado tree branch at about 40feet up.
Why did I pay $89.99 for the stub? The average price now is 89 - 110; I understand that this can also be part of a home defense arsenal; what do you think about that?
Hi There Ken, After some two thousand rounds plus some, I suspect that my Crosman 357 Vigilante's barrel is rotating inside the barrel housing. Do you perhaps have a suggested fix for this? Kind Regards, Kevin
They dont rotate. They are held by a pin. It needs to be removed to pull out barrel. It suppose to move back and forth. Just leave it alone its not broken. I keep telling this to other people also.
Hi Ken, Great review on the Crosman 357. Some time ago you published a fix for the Crosman Optimus .177 air rifle which I followed to the letter with tremendous results. Thanks. That said, as with the revolver, I am a little concerned wrt gas escaping through the "flash" - ie between the magazine and the barrel!? Have you thought of anything to improve this phenomenon which may helpto raise the fps?! Kind Regards, Kevin
Awesome, sounds absolutely great & simple too! Now why didn't I think of doing that! Back to my Crosman Rifle, I'm getting groups of less than 10mm (or 5/16th's inch) over 25 yards, all thanks to YOU! Again, thank you so much, Ken. PS Ever thought about visiting South Africa?!
Non of the screws will tighten the barrel- i have the newer version and it comes with a tiny metal clip that holds it in place- i can still slide the barrel out of the plastic shroud assembly by just using my fingers and it does not effect the performance on it at all- you could can try a little super glue at the end of the barrel where the breech is.
I do miss Kenny's reviews on any airgun I was thinking of buying. I am glad that the family has left these videos up here on UA-cam.
Rest in peace Kenny.
I had a Crosman '3576' CO2 air revolver for many years it was great accurate shooter. Replaced it with the Crosman 'Vigilante' which is nothing more than an updated and dressed up version of the 357. The 357 still operated fine I gave to my oldest daughter to practice handgun shooting. Both are excellent buys for C02 handguns.
Kenny, you are missed buddy! RIP and may peace be with your family. I still enjoy your content even after you've left us.
This lil bb gun is so much fun to own, never throw this gun away if the seals bust- remember you can order the seals and repair it yourself if you have the knowledge- also, i tried something that worked quite well; i modified the dent assembly by replacing the spring with a heavier-what a difference in power! haven't done a crony test yet because i don't own one but i believe I'm getting close to 589 fps!
Could you tell me more about those spring that you purchased? I'm really interested in doing the same in mine
Hey i have a fix for the slippery plastic handle..... Buy black "tool dip" in the aerosol can..... Spray some in a dixie cup and with a fine brush paint over just the texture on the plastic handle plates. You use the aerosol because it thinnet. A second coat doesnt hurt.... Now it feels like rubber. Also i used white nail polish for the sights
I got one of these for $38.00 at a garage sale and am excited to test it!
I spent 15 dollars on it at a flea market but it was broken in like 500 ways
I used to have one of these and sold it, really regretting now, think I'll pick up another one sometime before Christmas. Great video there, loved the review, power test and accuracy test all in one vid, excellent stuff there.(subscribed)
RIP Kenny.
Hey Kenny thank you for sharing this video such a great platform I thought you were fantastic you're a great guy thank you again 🖐️👌👍😎
Hello Ken, I have an idea for you folk now entering into your winter months, which affects the performance of any CO2 propelled pistol! Take a bean bag and warm it up in the microwave, which when about 40 deg C or 104 deg F, rest the pistol grip on said bean bag until it reaches body temperature, and vualla, your ballistics should be back up to 450 fps!!! Alternatively, a hot water bottle but not warmer than afore said temperature otherwise it could be dangerous!
What's your take on this, ken? Kind Regards
Everything Kenny say is true about this crosman 357.I use this to hunt tree rats at night.Very accurate,killed many many rats with it that I lost count how many I've killed.I use beeman crow magnum pellets.I also use a red filter on my lamp so rats don't spook easily.My most memorable shot was a running shot right at the head on my avocado tree branch at about 40feet up.
I have a c02 one passed on through generations its from 1989
You and Crosman own the patent with Dan Wesson now
I have one of these...only weak point are the side hand grips which are prone to break.
i took a sasquatch with one of these 250yards @ Avocado lake
o shit man i dont dout that she kicks like a mule dont she !!! let me know nextime you go Squach hunting ill go with ya !!
Why did I pay $89.99 for the stub? The average price now is 89 - 110; I understand that this can also be part of a home defense arsenal; what do you think about that?
Hi There Ken, After some two thousand rounds plus some, I suspect that my Crosman 357 Vigilante's barrel is rotating inside the barrel housing. Do you perhaps have a suggested fix for this? Kind Regards, Kevin
What makes you think that?
They dont rotate. They are held by a pin. It needs to be removed to pull out barrel. It suppose to move back and forth. Just leave it alone its not broken. I keep telling this to other people also.
Nice review. I have this gun but its older I think, its a cool little gun to shoot :)
I have a .22 cal. Found out my brother has it. He messed it up. Where can I get it refurbished?
Mine is 70’s. All steel. Plastic co2 handle/ door. 6”
Mine is not break barrel. You load the revolver through a spring loaded door. Rotating the wheel for each load
was u shooting single or double action to get the dime group?
That’s what I thought , thanks.
Hi Ken, Great review on the Crosman 357. Some time ago you published a fix for the Crosman Optimus .177 air rifle which I followed to the letter with tremendous results. Thanks. That said, as with the revolver, I am a little concerned wrt gas escaping through the "flash" - ie between the magazine and the barrel!? Have you thought of anything to improve this phenomenon which may helpto raise the fps?!
Kind Regards, Kevin
You can get some better fps by lubing the pellets. (Using something like Gamo Speed Oil)
Awesome, sounds absolutely great & simple too! Now why didn't I think of doing that! Back to my Crosman Rifle, I'm getting groups of less than 10mm (or 5/16th's inch) over 25 yards, all thanks to YOU! Again, thank you so much, Ken.
PS Ever thought about visiting South Africa?!
Kevin Grimbeek I have a rough time just getting south of the Minnesota border.
Don’t click on the link to his website. It will load a Trojan on your computer. My antivirus & Apple stopped it for me.
Good review! And a nice gun.
Good video.Thanks for the info.(Subscribed)
i had this gun years ago it was really a good gun and pretty dam accuret to
Nice Review, I just ordered it on amazon
Can it use BBs? I saw a comment of plastic ones, but what about metal BBs?
Yes
Does the steel barrel just float inside plastic housing? Mine started coming out and I had to push it back in.
It's pressed in so yours is defective.
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Can anyone tell me if you can use plastic bbs
Dont
Dose anyone know how to tighten the metal button on the top too keep the barrel together mine is loose and i would really like too know how too fix it
+Craig Plouffe it has a rubber piece to keep the barrel tight and it wears out. I cut a new rubber piece out of a bicycle tire and it works great now.
Non of the screws will tighten the barrel- i have the newer version and it comes with a tiny metal clip that holds it in place- i can still slide the barrel out of the plastic shroud assembly by just using my fingers and it does not effect the performance on it at all- you could can try a little super glue at the end of the barrel where the breech is.
Anyone know where to buy 6 shot bb clips for the new vigilante 357 , i cant find them sold anywhere but with the gun
Order direct from Crosman, or on Amazon.com
This isn’t c02 anymore
Single.
I had one for a year now i like it but didnt really shoot it alot its a nice gun
Would this be good for hunting rabbits
No.
Chu
Just a buy a 22. for hunting rabbits.
No, only at close range (5yards) and only if you shoot accurately
yes