I bought a G1 3 weeks ago and it took me about 50 shots to figure out the scope was defective. I returned the scope and Crossman says they're out and it'll be another 2 weeks before I get a replacement. So, today I put an UIltradot on it and a pair or rings just to see how it really shot with a decent sight. It did great! I was getting 1" groups at 25 yards with a 3 minute dot...not the best for precision target shooting but okay for testing. The rifle weighs a total of 7#, 8oz with the Ultradot installed and the steel muzzle brake. Recoil is sharp but light and it rolls a tad to the right but the dot only moves about 4" off center.
It isn't quite as quiet as my R7 but is considerably more quiet than the 4 CFX's I bought, tuned and sold. It's shooting 886/892 with CPL's and is very smooth both in cocking and firing cycles. I did a little work on the trigger, installed one of Rich's Inserts and the pull is very smooth and light. However, I like 'CDT's' trigger shoe better for feel so willl probably order one. That rounded, stamped trigger on the G1 just doesn't feel right to my finger...probably due to so much firearm experience.
I do have one question for you folks who've shot CPL's in a G1. Out of about 30 shots, I had 2 that flew about 2" high and 1.5" left. I called both those shots on point and was surprised when those holes appeared. I was using the "artillary hold" from sandbags. I have to assume it was the pellets but I didn't' notice any deformation of the skirts. Anyone else having this sort of problem with the CPL's?