Diana LP8 Magnum Tactical Carbine .177 Cal., Breakbarrel "Complete Review" by Airgun Detectives

[@adrianavalos3574]

After watching this video I now need a Diana lp8 tacticoool carbine in my life. The size and accuracy!

[@richardgonzales4815]

Beautiful ! The Weapon and the shooting. Absolutely Magnificent!

[@brorjordas1979]

Now THAT was a nice grouping! Also have a couple of tins of those RWS Meisterkugeln pistol pellets. Pretty good choice when wanna go on the bit lighter side and keeping up with the quality. Btw.. That pistol was quite well accessorized.😊👍

[@rzarco01]

Thank you for this very helpful review. I have one of these guns and it is a very forgiving pistol even for a mediocre marksman such as myself. After seeing the velocity of RWS Meisterkugeln pellets in the range of 600+fps I am not too surprised to see that, at 25 meters, the gun can occasionally penetrate tin cans if they are hit squarely.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Great little gun! I appreciate you watching and thank you for the comments 👍

[@alanspring8462]

Picked up my hatsan power charger at Wally world for $94 marked down and it pushes lead pellets at 700 feet per second. I'm sure the Diana is better quality but my power charger is beast 💪

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hatsan makes some great rifles! I have about 10 of them and the carbine version, super tac, I will review them all. Every one of the rifles like being shot off the bipods. Sounds like you got a good deal! 👍

[@fsa1946]

Awesome review. I have no idea how anyone can give you a "thumbs down" on this review.

[@kellyupton7394]

I appreciate ALL of your videos! Always straight forward professional and resourceful. I like the way you break it all down and cover everything and rate it. NO BS!! Thank you..Kel....A+ 5 star's :-)

[@AirgunDetectives]

Kelly, thanks for tuning in and I appreciate the kind comments 😉👍

[@gk.spinoza]

i have the .22 cal. Diana 'Chaser' rifle & pistol kit and was quite surprised when with the rifle barrel on it, my chronograph tests with crosman 14.3 grain destroyer lead pellets were consistently around 540-550 fps, up to 50 fps higher than Diana claims. maybe Diana doesnt have as exaggerated claims as other airgun manufacturers.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes...that is refreshing to have a manufacturer under estimate the FPS. The majority over estimate which is usually expected. Thanks for watching!👍

[@Retiredlife65]

Great video! I just ordered same gun, curious what Bi-pod and clamp you are using? Looking forward to watching more videos, Thanks

[@andreasnitsch8119]

Im not sure about the one Statement. The free airguns in Germany are allowed to have Power up to 7.5 Joule. Over that you need a gun liceance. Thats the reason why plenty German airguns have this " up to .... fps" . But plenty of them have round about 500 fps. Not 100 Prozent sure .

[@danielmaezoalvarez5818]

Pequeña pero potente y precisa. Un saludo desde Sevilla, España

[@AirgunDetectives]

Si, es un gran paquete pequeno. Gracias de nuevo por mirar.

[@la2123]

I just ordered this air pistol as i understand it is recoilless and made in Germany, however i can't wrap my head around why its $320 price tag costs more than a far more powerful Gamo break barrel? Is it solely because of size? Had Diana LP8 used gas piston would it be more powerful instead?

[@AirgunDetectives]

German made...you are paying for Quality!

[@glensiu2315]

Amazing detail Introd, I am sold I will be ordering one, I have the same question some of your viewers noted the type of scope and type bi-pod you using, I look forward to your other videos

[@thegiantswordworkout]

Out of all the break barrel pistols you have shot what is the most power most accuracy for furthest distance? Is this better than the Benjamin trail np mark 2 in your opinion?

[@AirgunDetectives]

The Diana LP8 was by far the best and the most accurate. 100% German built. Excellent quality 👌🏼

[@me-fq8xf]

They have to include the front sight with the moderator.

[@AirgunDetectives]

That would have been nice!😉👍

[@edwardmyirski7964]

Great review! Any chance you might do a hatsan 25 supercharger or supertact in the near future? I love watching coverage of your trigger mods and their effectiveness, and with just a longer adjustment screw, I was able to get my supercharger trigger safely down to around 1lb! Thought you might like that.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I will review my Supertact at some point. I did mod that trigger years ago, I don't remember what I did but most likely I added a screw. It's got a great trigger now.

[@moozarger190]

FPS is fine to use you just need to add pellet weight as well, because ft lbs doesn't tell you the whole story either, you need ft lbs with pellet weight also. if they start to give fps with said pellet weight or ft lbs with said pellet weight, you can figure out the other either fps or ft lbs. imo fps with pellet weight would be best.

[@la2123]

You need to know fpe as well if the pellet can penetrate and deliver a clean kill. It matters if you're into hunting. Say, minimum fpe for sorting out rodents is 7.5J

[@jasonsmith-nx6sn]

@@la2123 You know what else matters, reading comprehensions. The comment literally says if you know either fps or fpe and the pellet weight with it, you can do the math to get either one your missing, but if only given one you can't. A 336 grain pellet can do 7.5j at 86 fps, don't think that be that good mate. Granted who is using a 336grain 50cal pellet to hunt rodents. So OP's comment still stands all 3 would be the absolute best, but pellet weight with either fps or fpe is fine.

[@la2123]

@@jasonsmith-nx6sn 😂 yeah you're certainly right. I forgot that calculation part provided both fps and weight are given.

[@itsthe5-096]

A new video yay

[@CandidZulu]

Overall it looks very nice, but that trigger needs fixin'! Any after market triggers that are made properly, with two adjusting screws for both first and second stage? Would've been so easy to design in that feature!

[@jcdupuy4809]

Great work thanks. For 350 dollars, is nt there better option ?

[@la2123]

Gamo Swarm Magnum gen3i, it could tear down the whole building maybe?

[@la2123]

Nice torches in your garden btw. I bet they look nice at night.

[@24elkbass]

What bipod are you using?

[@bongleangvan9360]

Hi mr detective what is the difference Lp8 pistol and Lp8 carbine? Same gun aren't they just add butt stock for the carbine

[@Retiredlife65]

Hello, great video! Could you tell me what brand bi- pod you have on this Diana? Thanks!

[@AirgunDetectives]

It is just a basic barrel clamp with a picatinny bipod (see below) amzn.to/2CvShXN amzn.to/3jidEwp Very affordable.

[@nicklaspedersen6029]

Hello 🙂 which scope, and measurements are it? Because I'm gonna buy a diana tactical set soon and wanna add a better scope than the red dot on it. Best regards Nicklas 👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

That is a Leapers/UTG Bug Buster and I used a dove-tail to picatinny scope rail. The scope comes with the nice picatinny scope rings. Thanks for watching!

[@dannymcqueen]

@@AirgunDetectivesin your experience, this optic is Springer-rated? The lad behind the counter of my local Bass Pro said I couldn’t use it on my LP8 carbine … your thoughts? I’d love to get one.

[@jonasaras]

It’s a handsome plinker, but my Crosman 1322 cost a fraction of that and it has a little more power (6.6 FPE).

[@raymondyee3313]

Is it very loud? Great vid.

[@AirgunDetectives]

It's extremely quiet...👍😉

[@irixsyncd]

The version sold in Europe is rated about 7.5 J, how's the situation in the US?

[@ArrisArcher]

Die lp8 Europa und US sind gleich von der Leistung

[@philiphodge4254]

Hello, Sorry to be a pain..... Do you recall which scope you put on this LP8 please? 👍🇬🇧

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Do they still sell it ? thanks jc .

[@vancethennis3868]

Where do you get one.

[@Lucas-nh2mk]

I love it but is soooooo expensive😭😱

[@nicolaspeauger3516]

Hello Thank you for your video what is the diametre of the barrel of the LP8 ?

[@wasserwasser8726]

It is chambered is .177 cal (4.5mm)

[@philiphodge4254]

Could you please tell me what scope you put on the LP8 please. Great info. I love these and have the LP8 but might buy a carbine as well...... 👍

[@dannymcqueen]

Did you ever figure out what scope he had used?

[@philiphodge4254]

@@dannymcqueen Hello Daniel, never got a reply which is unusual. Looking at it I think it could be a UTG Bugbuster www.utgeurope.com/prod_detail.php?mitem=optic&level1=&level2=&itemno=SCP-M392AOLWQ&status=&mtrack=m I’ve found someone in Texas for the pistol grips as I ordered some in walnut. I’ll send him another message. Take care. 👍🇬🇧

[@philiphodge4254]

@@dannymcqueen Custom Firearm Products in Texas make the grips to order. www.customfirearmproducts.com/shipping

[@philiphodge4254]

It is definitely a UTG.........

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hello Mr. Detective, another great video, I was already interested in such a gun but I thought it was another expensive and useless toy, but after all it was wrong, a carbine I liked to buy was WEIHRAUCH HW57 but they say to be bad with problems in the demunicipality system , will be, I do not know if this model is sold in America, if it is would like to know your opinion, hugs from Portugal.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Luis, I have several German made Weihrauch and Beeman( Basically the same gun) rifles. They are high quality and the Rekord triggers are the best. I tuned all of mine and put upgraded spring assemblies. You can't go wrong with either brand, Diana or Weihrauch. The only HW57 I am familiar with is the underlever and it is a quality rifle. But if I was going to spend $500 I would save some money and consider the Sig Sauer ASP20. That is an amazing rifle for the price!

[@nlmeireles5109]

​ . thanks for the answer, yes no doubt I have several dianas, webley & scott, hw30s, hw50s and hw97k which is very heavy, give me my interest in the lightest hw57 but with an innovative loading system, here in europe to weapon houses that don't sell this model so I will have to risk and buy one, as for Sig Sauer ASP20 I saw your video and I loved it, I would like to have a carbine made in America in my collection but not selling it in Europe for now.

[@nlmeireles5109]

I apologize for the translation not being very well.

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@nlmeireles5109 it all good!! 😊👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@nlmeireles5109 maybe one day we can send you one from USA 👍😊

[@abdelghaniabdel3161]

Hello, i have a question: is it a fixed buttstock? can't be easily removed? Thank you for answering my question

[@AirgunDetectives]

It can be removed, It is held on with two allen type bolts on either side. They do sell this model in the non-carbine version. It is the same gun just without the buttstock. Thanks for watching!

[@Chabulawa]

Como se llama el scope que le puciste? Para saber si comprarlo, gracias.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Ese es un UTG Bug Buster. Aquí hay un enlace. Gracias por ver :) amzn.to/2WQ67vw

[@Chabulawa]

@@AirgunDetectives muchas gracias por el enlace!

[@terrywalker248]

Could you comment on the scope and mount you are using, I am planning on purchasing this gun and if I am not satisfied with the red dot I will get a pistol scope.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Terry, that is a Leapers/UTG Bug Buster and I used a dove-tail to picatinny scope rail. The scope comes with the nice picatinny scope rings. It is a great little combo. I also put a picatinny barrel clamp on the barrel which I used for the bi-pod. The accuracy of this carbine deserves a scope. Thanks again for watching!👍

[@terrywalker248]

@@AirgunDetectives Thanks for the quick reply and information on the scope. After asking you about the scope I starting checking on some grips for the gun but I was unable to find any. Where did you find the wood grips for yours.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Galbraith Brothers made the wood grips. Not sure if they still make them?

[@philiphodge4254]

Terry Walker Custom Firearm Products in Texas make the grips. I’ve ordered a set for mine at $80:00. 👍

[@dannymcqueen]

@@philiphodge4254 hi... are you able to provide a link? I Googled Terry walker firearm products but couldn’t find anything. Thanks in advance!

[@lyrooo326]

This gun is sexy as hell.

[@mikepierson5239]

Where can one of these bad boys be purchased?

[@AirgunDetectives]

You just have to research on-line. They are not easy to locate and supply is limited across the board when it comes to any air gun.

[@mikepierson5239]

@@AirgunDetectives Thank you! Great video’s! Keep em coming.

[@me-fq8xf]

They could make it in .22 too.

[@adammielniczek7584]

Good test as always.Horrible airpistol

[@dustinh4175]

Why the heck wouldn't they put a front sight on it? I cant believe a german company would make that choice.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Right? Makes no sense 😕. This was not inexpensive either. I might eventually drill and tap it and add one. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ItCity-p3s]

Funny gun to buy