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Daisy Powerline 144 (8" Chrome) |
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Smith & Wesson Model
29 (44 magnum) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Daisy, Powerline 144 (8" Chrome) Replica Of: Smith & Wesson Model 29 (44 cal) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, lead pellet, 6-shot revolver Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: extra 6-shot magazines, barrel changing tool Recommended Pellet or BB: RWS Meisterkugeln Pistol & Rifle (7.8 gr) Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.5, 13.5 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, chrome, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 8.0, steel, yes Trigger Action: DA, SA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 8.9 (DA), 5.7 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable Velocity (fps): 400 Sound Level (dB): 101 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): 0.441 Manufactured Dates: 1989 - 90 Condition/Manual/Box: 90%, yes (copy), no Serial Number: 0C00129 |
Comments:
The Daisy Powerline 144
is an 8" chrome-plated version of the Model 44. Daisy
manufactured the Model 44 from 1987 to 2001, but made the Model
144 only between 1989 and 1990. This is a nice all metal replica
of the Smith & Wesson Model 29. It has a swing-out
cylinder for loading pellets. The accuracy of this gun is very
good, putting 6 shots in an area the size of a dime. It's too
bad Daisy didn't increase the capacity of the magazine since
there is plenty of room for at least 10 pellets. The trigger is
a little heavy in DA mode, but the SA mode has a crisp break at
5.7 lb.
The Model 44 and 144 are the only CO2
revolvers ever produced by Daisy and, in my opinion, are the best
replica handguns the company ever made.
Performance:
Measurements were made on
9/22/06 at a temperature of 78 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot
string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using RWS
Meisterkugeln Pistol & Rifle pellets (7.8 gr). The highest
velocity measured was 464 fps, the lowest was 395 fps (average
of the 10-shot string was 432 fps). A six shot string fired with
open sights grouped at 0.45". Click the thumbnail below to see a
larger image.
Click here for a description of
the measurement methods. |
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Left Side Markings: This gun was marketed as the Powerline 144 but is stamped Powerline 44. This is consistent with other models from Daisy that differed only in the style of finish. |
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Loading Pellets: Pellets are loaded into the plastic magazines nose first. The skirt should be slightly below the surface of the cylinder. The cylinder is then placed on the spindle that swings back up and locks in the receiver. Even with these precautions, there is still a tendency of pellets to sometimes jam between the cylinder and the barrel. |
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