Bought one a couple of years ago. Had a Crosman 3576 which is a great airgun which I gifted to my daughter for her to practice handgun shooting, so I replaced it with the 'Vigilante' which is really an updated version of the 357. Very pleased with it accurate and reliable. It is a 'full sized' air revolver which makes it ideal for practicing shooting real cartridge handguns..the grip, sighting, trigger and breath control all same as shooting a real handgun except no recoil, very little noise and much cheaper to shoot!
The Vigilante I reviewed was newer, but used. I often look for used air guns, due to the price point, for review. Glad to hear that they changed up the packaging.
I wish Crosman would go back to the 357 style grip. Much smaller and a more instinctual grip by feel. The Vigilante grips do not give a repeatable grip.
@@AtHomeTacticalDefense I’m new to the hobby, and have wondered why manufacturers don’t use outer layer rubberized grips. The usual hard plastic can feel ‘slippery’.
So, I'm not being rude, but you sound just like DUDLEY DORIGHT from the old ROCKY & BULWINKLE cartoons. I think it's awesome. Great review too. Thank you.
I just got a crossman vigilante pistol and tried two different pellets through it. Results: GAMO silent cat heavy weight .177cal 10.5gr Many would not fire out of the gun. They would get stuck in the clip/mag and I had to push them out using a small nail. Don't buy for this gun!! The next pellet I tried was the CROSSMAN premier hollow point .177cal 7.9gr I fired 140 pellets without any problems.
You will find that some pellets work better in some air guns than others, through experimentation. You might find that you have issues with Crosman pellets in GAMO air guns. I wouldn't condemn this air pistol because you had a problem with one type/brand of pellets, just shoot Crosman pellets that work.
I feel like the hollowpoints might need more velocity for expansion. I love them in my nitro piston rifles, but I'm thinking, at close range and the lower velocity of the pistol, maybe the crosman destroyers, will do the trick. I will be experimenting, upon the arrival, of my vigilante! Keep us updated, if you continue to experiment! So too much fun!
@@TOMMIETR7 I am using the crossman wadcutter, hollow point and the pointed pellets now. They seem to be working fine and are in stock at my local wal-mart. They are all shooting a pretty tight group. I am enjoying the vigilante a lot. Thank you all for the tips/replies. I am going to try the destroyers next to see how they do.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 I liked your review as I'm thinking of purchasing one here in the UK , England. I noticed your reply to Arrmoth regarding the pellet problem he had . He wasn't disregarding the pistol in his comment . He was speaking about one brand of pellets that wouldn't suit the Vigilante . Have a good day plinking..🆓🇬🇧
I am buying another one tomorrow.Just because price is right and I absolutely have no complaints about this air revolver..I Fokken love ❤️ it because I hit target every time..Yes I do adjust the sights but I aim with the heart ❤️ not the eyes 👀…
I'm glad you laid it out so well. I'm pretty dumb. I used to like shooting 22s as a kid. Do you have to clean that gun and disassemble it for cleaning like a real one?
With real firearms, you have a lot of residue in the barrel and chamber, caused by the ignition of gunpowder. Airguns, powered by either air or CO2, are relatively clean and require little cleaning.
Very nice video sir. You just got yourself a new subscriber. Now maybe you can tell me if the 357 is still availabel, because i would like the both of them. Have a nice day.
The 357 has been replaced by the Vigilante and is no longer produced by Crosman. You can find many examples of the 357 on eBay, but they may need the valve assembly to be repaired or replaced.
Please tell me, I bought it and as soon as I put the balloon in, it began to hiss, but not in the area of the balloon, but somewhere in the storage room, maybe someone had such problems or is it a marriage? Shot two cylinders enough for 40 shots is this normal?
Try another CO2 cartridge. Always put 1 drop of Automatic Transmission Sealer - any name brand - on each CO2 canister tip just before installing. When tightening the canister holding bolt at the bottom of the grip, when the canister has been tightened enough to allow the canister tip to be punctured, some little CO2 will be heard escaping. Keep tightening the bolt until the hissing sound stops. Then the canister is correctly installed. If further tightening doesn't stop the CO2 escaping, keep shooting the pistol. It will use more CO2, but the seal above the canister may only be dried too much. Occasionally try loading a canister and shooting - the seal may be revived by the Automatic Transmission Sealer fluid. Always turn the bolt another 2/8 turn after the hissing stops, and always tighten every canister the same amount. I leave my partially full canisters in my gun for many months, ready to go, and have never had a problem. You never need buy the expensive "specialty" Pellgun oil, the ATF Sealer is the same thing. Not says me, says the long-time expert Tom Gaylord. If the above process doesn't fix the seal after maybe 6 canisters, order the gun manual, and a few new seals (few $) from Crosman Corp, or Pyramid Air Corp, and change the seal 'without scratching the brass surface'. Buy a dental type 90% turned, pointed prod as a tool for changing seals. Please let us know how it goes.
Well, my high school girlfriend shot me in the butt with my Crosman 357, at about 15 feet, in the 1980s. She thought it would be "funny". Boy was I mad at her. The Crosman 357 is the predecessor of the Crosman Vigilante. It stung for a couple days, despite wearing jeans. The pellet didn't break the skin. The Crosman Vigilante is fairly accurate at 20ft, due to its rifled barrel.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 after as much research, I could find, I'm convinced that the pointed pellets, will be best for penetration. But I am excited to also try the crosman destroyers, for expansion. It seems like they may expand, better than most, at the lower velocity. I will know more soon, upon its arrival! I would love to hear others exsperiances, or philosophies, though!
Yes, the questions is, how many BBs do you have shoot to foul the rifling......10000.....100000.....1000000? I think the manufacturers count on the fact that you will not shoot enough BBs during the life of the airgun to foul the rifling.
Approximately 50 shots, in an environment at 70 Degrees Farenheit. As you take more shots the CO2 cartridge starts to cool and becomes less effective. It may help to wait five seconds between shots.
I thought it was just me. I've had mine for a couple of years and can't hit anything with it. I have another Crossman, Remington 1875 and I hit the bullseye on a regular basis. Very disappointed with the Vigilante. I just use it too dispatch varmints caught in traps.
Bought one a couple of years ago. Had a Crosman 3576 which is a great airgun which I gifted to my daughter for her to practice handgun shooting, so I replaced it with the 'Vigilante' which is really an updated version of the 357. Very pleased with it accurate and reliable. It is a 'full sized' air revolver which makes it ideal for practicing shooting real cartridge handguns..the grip, sighting, trigger and breath control all same as shooting a real handgun except no recoil, very little noise and much cheaper to shoot!
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The Crosman Vigilante is a real handgun.
Great overview and great demonstration. You sold me on it. My Dad had one and he loved it!
Thanks, this Crosman Vigilante is based on the Crosman 357. The Crosman 357 came out in 1983, so the technology has been proven for 38 years.
This is the standart for a simple review👍🏼
Thanks for watching.
my 357 brings back memories too, the Vigilante seems to be a happy shooter as well
The Vigilante is basically an updated Crosman 357.
Another good review!
The Vigilante’s handle is a bit large for smaller / younger hands, of course they had to put the co2 somewhere.
BTW, the packaging is now a sleek clear plastic that shows the Item, easily pulls apart, and can be snapped back together for secure storage.
The Vigilante I reviewed was newer, but used. I often look for used air guns, due to the price point, for review. Glad to hear that they changed up the packaging.
I wish Crosman would go back to the 357 style grip. Much smaller and a more instinctual grip by feel. The Vigilante grips do not give a repeatable grip.
@@AtHomeTacticalDefense I’m new to the hobby, and have wondered why manufacturers don’t use outer layer rubberized grips. The usual hard plastic can feel ‘slippery’.
I love this air pistal.
The best review I've seen on the Vigilante, others waffle on without giving much info.
Thanks for watching!
So, I'm not being rude, but you sound just like DUDLEY DORIGHT from the old ROCKY & BULWINKLE cartoons.
I think it's awesome.
Great review too. Thank you.
Most people say I sound like Kermit the Frog :-)
I just got a crossman vigilante pistol and tried two different pellets through it. Results: GAMO silent cat heavy weight .177cal 10.5gr Many would not fire out of the gun. They would get stuck in the clip/mag and I had to push them out using a small nail. Don't buy for this gun!! The next pellet I tried was the CROSSMAN premier hollow point .177cal 7.9gr I fired 140 pellets without any problems.
You will find that some pellets work better in some air guns than others, through experimentation. You might find that you have issues with Crosman pellets in GAMO air guns. I wouldn't condemn this air pistol because you had a problem with one type/brand of pellets, just shoot Crosman pellets that work.
I feel like the hollowpoints might need more velocity for expansion. I love them in my nitro piston rifles, but I'm thinking, at close range and the lower velocity of the pistol, maybe the crosman destroyers, will do the trick. I will be experimenting, upon the arrival, of my vigilante! Keep us updated, if you continue to experiment! So too much fun!
@@TOMMIETR7 I am using the crossman wadcutter, hollow point and the pointed pellets now. They seem to be working fine and are in stock at my local wal-mart. They are all shooting a pretty tight group. I am enjoying the vigilante a lot. Thank you all for the tips/replies. I am going to try the destroyers next to see how they do.
@@Arrmoth so cool! i cant wait to hear of, your results, my friend!
@@rustbeltairgun8718 I liked your review as I'm thinking of purchasing one here in the UK , England.
I noticed your reply to Arrmoth regarding the pellet problem he had .
He wasn't disregarding the pistol in his comment . He was speaking about one brand of pellets that wouldn't suit the Vigilante .
Have a good day plinking..🆓🇬🇧
I am buying another one tomorrow.Just because price is right and I absolutely have no complaints about this air revolver..I Fokken love ❤️ it because I hit target every time..Yes I do adjust the sights but I aim with the heart ❤️ not the eyes 👀…
The Crosman Vigilante is based on the tried/true Crosman 357 design, which has been around since the early 1980s.
4: 58 - You did say "When ready to fire", but that wasn't the time to disengage the safety.
Do not disengage the safety until ready to aim and shoot.
Thanks for the safety clarification.
I'm glad you laid it out so well. I'm pretty dumb. I used to like shooting 22s as a kid. Do you have to clean that gun and disassemble it for cleaning like a real one?
With real firearms, you have a lot of residue in the barrel and chamber, caused by the ignition of gunpowder. Airguns, powered by either air or CO2, are relatively clean and require little cleaning.
Very nice video sir. You just got yourself a new subscriber. Now maybe you can tell me if the 357 is still availabel, because i would like the both of them. Have a nice day.
The 357 has been replaced by the Vigilante and is no longer produced by Crosman. You can find many examples of the 357 on eBay, but they may need the valve assembly to be repaired or replaced.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 Thank you so much for your reply. Looking foreward to new videos.
What exact type/brand of oil are you using on the tips of the Co2 cartridges?
Crosman Pell Gun Oil
Trying to recall which cartoon character your voice reminds me of, is it for real or are you kidding us on.
This is my real voice, most people think I sound like Kermit the Frog......"It isn't easy being green".
is it better to use the bb balls or pellets cause the pellets look more aerodynamic
Agreed, pointed pellets would probably benefit more from the rifling in the barrel, which cause a spin on the pellet, aiding in accuracy.
Please tell me, I bought it and as soon as I put the balloon in, it began to hiss, but not in the area of the balloon, but somewhere in the storage room, maybe someone had such problems or is it a marriage? Shot two cylinders enough for 40 shots is this normal?
Did you purchase a new or used Vigilante?
@@rustbeltairgun8718 new
When you say "balloon" are you talking about the 12 Gram CO2 Cartridge?
@@rustbeltairgun8718 yes
Try another CO2 cartridge. Always put 1 drop of Automatic Transmission Sealer - any name brand - on each CO2 canister tip just before installing. When tightening the canister holding bolt at the bottom of the grip, when the canister has been tightened enough to allow the canister tip to be punctured, some little CO2 will be heard escaping. Keep tightening the bolt until the hissing sound stops. Then the canister is correctly installed. If further tightening doesn't stop the CO2 escaping, keep shooting the pistol. It will use more CO2, but the seal above the canister may only be dried too much. Occasionally try loading a canister and shooting - the seal may be revived by the Automatic Transmission Sealer fluid. Always turn the bolt another 2/8 turn after the hissing stops, and always tighten every canister the same amount. I leave my partially full canisters in my gun for many months, ready to go, and have never had a problem. You never need buy the expensive "specialty" Pellgun oil, the ATF Sealer is the same thing. Not says me, says the long-time expert Tom Gaylord. If the above process doesn't fix the seal after maybe 6 canisters, order the gun manual, and a few new seals (few $) from Crosman Corp, or Pyramid Air Corp, and change the seal 'without scratching the brass surface'. Buy a dental type 90% turned, pointed prod as a tool for changing seals.
Please let us know how it goes.
Would this hurt if you where shot by in with 20 ft? How is it very accurate?
Well, my high school girlfriend shot me in the butt with my Crosman 357, at about 15 feet, in the 1980s. She thought it would be "funny". Boy was I mad at her. The Crosman 357 is the predecessor of the Crosman Vigilante.
It stung for a couple days, despite wearing jeans. The pellet didn't break the skin.
The Crosman Vigilante is fairly accurate at 20ft, due to its rifled barrel.
Can hunting pellets be used with this revolver?
Yes, as long as their length does not exceed the width of the removable six-shot clips.
what pellets are people shooting, from the vigilante? ive got one on the way!
I was shooting .177 Caliber Steel BBs in this video. When I use pellets, I typically use Crosman P177 .177-Caliber Pointed Pellets.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 after as much research, I could find, I'm convinced that the pointed pellets, will be best for penetration. But I am excited to also try the crosman destroyers, for expansion. It seems like they may expand, better than most, at the lower velocity. I will know more soon, upon its arrival! I would love to hear others exsperiances, or philosophies, though!
@@rustbeltairgun8718 no bbs in my rifled barrel though! Ha ha... I've got the c11 for my bb pistol!
I hear bbs will mess up the rifling so I intend to only use pellets
Yes, the questions is, how many BBs do you have shoot to foul the rifling......10000.....100000.....1000000? I think the manufacturers count on the fact that you will not shoot enough BBs during the life of the airgun to foul the rifling.
Magazines, not clips.
Sorry, did I make a mistake in air gun vernacular in this video?
How many shots from one balloon I can make?
Could you rephrase? I don't understand the question.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 My question is next. How many shots can I fire with just one 12g CO2 can?
Approximately 50 shots, in an environment at 70 Degrees Farenheit. As you take more shots the CO2 cartridge starts to cool and becomes less effective. It may help to wait five seconds between shots.
Ent français ????
just bought mine from cabela's & can't get it to work 🥴
What is the issue?
Mine either? Fully loaded won't shoot
Did you put co2 in it?
did you put CO2 in your gun?
I thought it was just me. I've had mine for a couple of years and can't hit anything with it. I have another Crossman, Remington 1875 and I hit the bullseye on a regular basis.
Very disappointed with the Vigilante. I just use it too dispatch varmints caught in traps.
Did my best to NOT purchase this gun.
Should be delivered this evening😝
The old school Crosman Vingilante is a lot of fun. I like that you can shoot it both in single or double-action modes.
I'm getting 515 and 500 FPS on the first 5 shots with my Vigilante.
Wow, better than advertised. Crosman states that FPS varies based on temperature and elevation.
@@rustbeltairgun8718 yes. It's Summer and I'm getting that speeds (today I shot 540 FPS) with the HyperDome Pellets 0,36 grams.