Crosman 2240
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 191 mm
- Weight, empty
- 821 g
- Introduced
- 1999
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Crosman 2240 is a single-shot, bolt-action CO2-powered air pistol chambered for .22 caliber (5.5mm) pellets. Powered by a single 12-gram CO2 cartridge, it pushes pellets to roughly 460 fps (about 140 m/s) from a 7.5-inch rifled steel barrel, delivering around 7 ft-lbs of energy. Introduced in 1999, the 2240 is prized for its accuracy, ergonomic ambidextrous grip and extreme aftermarket customizability, making it a long-standing favorite for target practice, plinking and pest control.
Crosman, founded in 1923, became one of America's best-known airgun makers. The 2240 inherited the action lineage of the earlier 22xx pneumatic pistols and grew into a cult platform whose modifiability spawned an entire cottage industry of custom parts.
One of the most heavily modded airguns ever made; a vast aftermarket of barrels, breeches, valves and stocks exists, including conversions to carbine and PCP configurations.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Crosman Corporation
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1999
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 191 mm
- Overall length
- 283 mm
- Weight, empty
- 821 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 17.0 N
- Capacity
- 1
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 140 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 10 J
- Effective range
- 14 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Co2 powered
Bolt action
Ambidextrous grip
Rifled steel barrel
Adjustable rear sight- Highly customizable
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 1,909 pistols | 821 g | 794 g | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 1,911 pistols | 283 mm | 196 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 1,941 pistols | 191 mm | 102 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 1,962 pistols | 1 | 8 | Among the smallest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the Crosman 2240
How much does the Crosman 2240 weigh?
The Crosman 2240 weighs 821 g (1.81 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Crosman 2240?
The Crosman 2240 is chambered in .22 Air (5.5mm Pellet).
How many rounds does the Crosman 2240 hold?
The Crosman 2240 holds 1 rounds.
How long is the Crosman 2240?
The Crosman 2240 is 283 mm (11.14 in) long overall, with a 191 mm (7.52 in) barrel.
Who makes the Crosman 2240?
The Crosman 2240 is made by Crosman Corporation (United States).
When was the Crosman 2240 introduced?
The Crosman 2240 was introduced in 1999.
How does the Crosman 2240 operate?
The Crosman 2240 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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