Crosman air pistols

What is the Crosman 2240 platform?

The Crosman 2240 is a CO2-powered, bolt-action, single-shot pistol chambered in .22 caliber (5.5mm). It uses a 12-gram CO2 cartridge housed in the grip, a bolt that seats one pellet at a time, and a brass turnbolt breech design that Crosman has carried across its 22XX and 13XX pistol families for decades. Overall length is 280mm (11.0 in), with a 195mm (7.7 in) barrel. The receiver is plastic on the standard version, which keeps weight and price down but is also the first part most owners upgrade if they plan to mount a scope or red dot, since a steel breech gives a more rigid base for optics rails.

How does the 2240 compare to other Crosman pistols?

Shooters searching for a Crosman air pistol often mean a different model in the lineup, and it is worth being clear about where the 2240 sits. The Crosman 1377 and 1322 are multi-pump pneumatic pistols: you build pressure by pumping the forearm before each shot, rather than relying on a CO2 cartridge. The Crosman 357 is a CO2-powered revolver with a rotating cylinder rather than a single-load bolt action. The 2240 is the simplest of the three mechanically: one moving part group (bolt, hammer, spring) and one gas source. Huma-Air currently lists the 2240 in this category; if you specifically need a 1377, 1322, or 357, check with our team before ordering, since availability of those models changes.

Is the 2240 a good base for modification?

The 2240 platform has one of the largest aftermarket ecosystems in CO2 pistols, precisely because the internals (tube, valve, hammer, spring) are shared with the 1377, 2250, and 2260 in Crosman’s range. Common upgrades reported by long-term owners include a steel breech for mounting scope rings, extension or replacement barrels, adjustable triggers, and a shrouded barrel for a quieter report where local rules permit it. Any moderator or shroud fitted to the 2240 needs a thread adaptor matched to the factory barrel, since the gun does not ship pre-threaded for one. Check our fitting instructions or contact us before ordering an adaptor, and browse our airgun moderators range for compatible options once you know your thread size.

CO2 cartridge handling and basic care

The 2240 runs on standard 12-gram CO2 cartridges pierced inside the grip frame. A few habits keep it running reliably. Do not store a pierced cartridge in the gun for long periods, since the seal will slowly lose pressure. Keep spare cartridges away from direct heat or car interiors in summer, since CO2 pressure rises sharply with temperature and can affect both performance and seal life. If you notice gas escaping around the piercing pin after installing a new cartridge, check the tip seal before assuming the valve itself has failed; this is one of the most common and cheapest fixes on this platform. Replacement O-rings and seals for CO2 pistols are listed in our O-ring sets section.

Which configuration should you choose?

With one model currently listed, the choice is less about picking between variants and more about what you plan to do with it. At €99,00, the standard Crosman 2240 is a plain, unmodified starting point: factory plastic receiver, open sights, single-shot bolt action. If you already know you want to add a scope, budget for a steel breech conversion before you buy optics, since the stock receiver was not designed to hold zero under a mounted scope. If you are coming from a CO2 air pistol in a different brand and want to compare against a regulated PCP air pistol instead, the main trade-off is consistency: CO2 output drops as the cartridge cools during a shooting session, while a PCP pistol holds shot-to-shot pressure more evenly. For brand-specific tuning parts across the wider Crosman range, see our Crosman tuning page.

Ordering and shipping

Airgun ownership rules differ by country and change over time, so it is the buyer’s responsibility to check local rules before ordering. Huma-Air ships worldwide from Borne, the Netherlands, with orders placed before 14:00 (GMT+1) typically dispatched the same day. Outside the EU, the customer is the importer of record. Huma-Air cannot guarantee customs clearance, does not reimburse shipments seized by customs, and refunds refused shipments minus the original shipping cost. Full terms are on our shipping information page.

What caliber does the Crosman 2240 shoot?

The Crosman 2240 is chambered in .22 caliber, also written as 5.5mm. It only accepts this one caliber; there is no .177 (4.5mm) version of the 2240 in this listing, unlike some other Crosman models such as the 2300S.

How much does a Crosman air pistol cost at Huma-Air?

The Crosman 2240 CO2 pistol is listed at €99,00. This is the current single price point in this category, since it is also the only Crosman pistol model Huma-Air stocks at the moment.

Is the Crosman 2240 semi-automatic or single shot?

Single shot. You load one pellet into the breech, close the bolt, and fire; there is no magazine or repeating action. This is different from some other CO2 pistols on the market that use a rotary magazine or blowback action.

How does the 2240 compare to the Crosman 1377 and 1322?

The 1377 and 1322 are multi-pump pneumatic pistols: you build power by pumping the forearm before each shot, rather than using a CO2 cartridge. The 2240 uses CO2 instead, so there is no pumping, but performance depends more on cartridge temperature. All three share a similar grip frame design.

Can you fit a moderator to the Crosman 2240?

The 2240 does not ship pre-threaded for a moderator or shroud. Fitting one requires a thread adaptor matched to the factory barrel profile, where local rules allow this kind of accessory. Check our fitting instructions or contact our technical team before ordering an adaptor, since thread specifications vary by production batch.

Is the Crosman 2240 a good base for modifying?

It is one of the most widely modified CO2 pistols on the market, mainly because its internals (tube, valve, hammer, spring) are shared across several Crosman models. Common upgrades include a steel breech for scope mounting, replacement barrels, and adjustable triggers, all supported by a large, long-running aftermarket community.