Diana Bandit

Mayer & Grammelspacher GmbH (Diana) · Pistol · In Production · 2019

Also known as: Diana Bandit PCP

Overview

The Diana Bandit is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) bolt-action air pistol chambered for .22 (5.5mm) pellets. Built around a 50cc air cylinder filled to 200 BAR, it feeds from a 7-shot rotary magazine cycled by a smooth bolt and pushes pellets to roughly 630 fps for about 12 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. It comes with a removable shoulder stock that converts it into a compact carbine for small-game hunting and plinking, and carries an integrated moderator, rifled barrel, adjustable two-stage trigger and an 11mm dovetail rail for optics.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	998 g (35.2 oz)
Overall Length	510 mm (20.08")
Barrel Length	241 mm (9.49")
Action Type	Bolt Action
Trigger Type	Two Stage
Trigger Pull	15 N (3.4 lbf)
Magazine Capacity	7 rounds
Magazine Type	Rotary
Muzzle Velocity	192 m/s (630 fps)
Muzzle Energy	16 J (12 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	30 m (33 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Polymer
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Beech
Finish	Matte Black

Calibers

.22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air

Features

Firing modes: Repeating
Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Integrated Moderator, 11mm Dovetail Rail, Removable Shoulder Stock, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Rifled Barrel

Variants

Diana Bandit .177 - Caliber

Production

Production years: 2019-present

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

Also offered in .177 (4.5mm), which feeds a 9-shot magazine at up to 725 fps. The supplied detachable shoulder stock lets the Bandit be used as either a pistol or a compact PCP carbine.

Background

Diana, the historic German airgun maker founded in 1890 as Mayer & Grammelspacher, introduced the Bandit as an affordable entry into the PCP market, pairing a pistol-sized action with a detachable stock so a single platform could serve as both a backyard plinker and a small-game carbine.