Styled after the famous Colt .45, this air pistol has an “American“ flavor design. The air gun is cocked by a single stroke. The hammer on the back is really the catch for the cocking lever. Release the “hammer“ and the top cocks over the gun until it locks in place. Load the pellet directly into the barrel and snap back down and it is ready to fire. To get optimum power, a full size compression tube needs to be installed. The .177 cal. version of this pistol has a dual power mode: cocking the gun to the first “lock point“ will result in “low“ power, about 380 fps. Cocking to the next lock point a full 600 fps will be achieved. Call Toll Free 800.726.1696 if you have additional questions, our knowledgeable staff is standing by between M-F 9am - 5pm EST or email at staff@compasseco.com .