Beeman Precision Airguns

Beeman Precision Airguns manufactures spring-piston and pneumatic airguns designed for hunters, target shooters, and airgun enthusiasts. The company is known for the Beeman R9 — a .177, .20, and .22 caliber rifle that's become a workhorse in the airgun community.

Beeman rifles are German-engineered (manufactured by Weihrauch) and built to last. Owners regularly report shooting hundreds of thousands of rounds through original springs and seals without replacement. The R9 line has been in continuous production since 1995, with models available in multiple calibers and configurations.

Key specifications on the R9 include: - Spring-piston operation with adjustable trigger - Beech wood stock options (checkered available) - Receiver cut for scope mounts - 1000 FPS (.177), 800 FPS (.20 and .22) - 43 inches overall length, 7.3 lbs - Automatic safety - Available with or without factory scopes and muzzle brakes

These aren't novelty guns — they're serious tools for field target shooting, hunting small game and birds, and precision target work. A Beeman R9 from 1998 that's seen 20+ years of use can still perform reliably with minor tuning. The community is active and knowledgeable, with detailed serial number databases available for dating older rifles.

Owners report 300,000+ shot lifespan on original components without major maintenance.

Variants like the R9 Goldfinger (discontinued) added premium features like adjustable sights and scope packages. Different configurations allow shooters to choose stock style, caliber, and accessories based on their specific use — whether that's target shooting, hunting, or collection.

Beeman continues to innovate while maintaining the reliability that made the R9 a standard-bearer in spring-piston airgun design.