Okay. Here's the deal (my opinion) with the metal (steel, aluminum, brass) breeches.

I'm left-handed. So a "right hand" bolt has always appealed to me. My trigger hand is my left hand. I cock the gun with my right hand. The bolt handle is in the correct location (imho) on a right hand breech. Again, imho, this is only true if you're a lefty.

Well, what does a right handed person do? Shoot with their right, cock with their left. But oh wait, the bolt is on the right, now requiring some sideways, criss cross cocking nonsense.

Enter: The Left Hand Breech. I don't know why these aren't more popular. I don't know why Crosman manufactures ONLY a right hand breech.

Whatever the reason, here is a third-party aluminum left hand bolt breech. They're well machined, lighter than steel and feature a shaved rear sight location to accommodate the plastic rear sight (included).

March 2024 Update: The aluminum breeches now ship with a steel "no button" bolt cover, especially useful if you want a magnetized bolt.

Q: Does it have dovetails for mounting a scope?
A: Yes!

Q: Where is the front screw location?
A: It's in the normal "front location" for maximum compatibility with all Crosman models.

Q: This is amazing. Do you have it in right-hand?
A: Yep!

Q: Both calibers are available?
A: Yes, to change between .177 and .22 is only a matter of swapping bolts (though only one bolt is included per sale).

Q: Will the one-piece brass bolts found on the plastic breeches work?
A: No, you need a two-piece bolt.

Q: Will your stainless steel bolt work?
A: Yes!

This breech has several notable differences from the Crosman Steel Breech Kit:

• Advantage: Supports the standard rear sight, which is included. Also supports scopes and other 11mm mounts.

• Disadvantage: Does not support the Crosman LPA MIM sight.

• Advantage: Two set screws to hold the barrel in place (vs one screw on the Crosman kit).

• Advantage: Lightweight aluminum with a much smoother finish than the Crosman steel bluing.