The Daisy Powerline 426 is one of the cheapest CO2 BB pistols you can buy. It is light, simple and semi-automatic.
Daisy has discontinued the 426 kit, but the pistol itself is still listed and widely sold. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and what I would consider instead in 2026.
- The pistol: Daisy Powerline 426
- Step up for realism: Umarex Glock 19 Gen3
- Step up for accuracy: Crosman 1377C
Daisy 426 vs Alternatives
| Pistol | Power | Ammo | Best For | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Powerline 426 | CO2, semi-auto | Steel BB | Cheap plinking | $ | Check Price |
| Umarex Glock 19 Gen3 | CO2 | Steel BB | Realistic feel | $ | Check Price |
| Crosman 1377C | Multi-pump | .177 pellet | Accuracy | $ | Check Price |
Price guide: $ = under $100. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon.
Daisy Powerline 426 Review and Alternatives
The 426 is a plinker, not a target pistol. Judge it on fun per dollar.
Daisy Powerline 426 (Reviewed)
- Ammo: .177 steel BB
- Power: 12g CO2, semi-auto
- Capacity: 15-shot built-in magazine
- Velocity: Up to 430 FPS (Daisy rating)
- Weight: About 0.9 lbs
- Safety: Manual trigger block
Shooting: it fires as fast as you pull the trigger, which makes it fun for cans and spinner targets.
Accuracy: the barrel is smooth bore, so groups open up past about 10 yards. Fine for plinking, not for precise target work.
Build: it is light polymer, which keeps the price low but feels like a toy compared with licensed replicas.
- Very cheap
- Semi-auto fun
- Light
- Smooth bore accuracy
- Feels cheap
- Built-in magazine is slow to load
Alternative: Umarex Glock 19 Gen3
- Ammo: .177 steel BB
- Power: CO2
- License: Official Glock
For a little more money, you get a licensed replica with a drop-out magazine and real Glock size. It is also better for firearm practice.
- Realistic
- Drop-out mag
- Costs a bit more
Alternative: Crosman 1377C
- Ammo: .177 pellet
- Power: Multi-pump
If you want accuracy, a rifled pellet pistol like the 1377C is a big step up, and there is no CO2 to buy.
- Accurate
- No CO2
- Single shot
Who Should Buy the Daisy 426?
It is a fine first BB pistol for adults or supervised older teens who just want to plink. If you want realism or accuracy, spend a little more on one of the alternatives.
Final Verdict
The Daisy Powerline 426 is a decent, very cheap BB pistol for casual plinking in 2026, but it is not accurate or realistic.
For a little more, the Umarex Glock 19 Gen3 is a better all-round BB pistol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Daisy 426 discontinued?
Daisy discontinued the 426 kit, but the pistol is still listed and sold by many retailers.
How many BBs does the Daisy 426 hold?
It has a 15-shot built-in magazine.
Is the Daisy 426 good for kids?
It is a CO2 pistol, so it suits supervised older teens and adults more than young kids.
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