Mares Cyrano 1.1 Pneumatic Speargun

Mares Cyrano 1.1 Pneumatic Gun: Pneumatic Speargun Built for Accuracy and Easy Handling

The Mares Cyrano 1.1 Pneumatic Gun is a pneumatic speargun designed for spearfishers who want a lightweight, accurate gun that is straightforward to load and aim.

If you are already comfortable in the water, hunt regularly, and want a pneumatic option that prioritises shot precision without fighting the gun on every load, this is worth a close look.

How a Pneumatic Speargun Works (and Why It Matters Here)

Unlike a band-powered speargun, a pneumatic gun uses compressed air stored inside the barrel to drive the shaft. That means no rubber bands to maintain or replace, and the power comes from air pressure you set yourself.

The Cyrano 1.1 includes a manual injector, which lets you adjust the internal pressure directly. This gives you control over power output and makes routine maintenance straightforward.

The Barrel and Shaft

The internal barrel diameter is 11mm, and it is paired with a 7mm race shaft. That combination is intentional: the 11mm bore gives the shaft room to accelerate freely, which translates to higher firing speed and easier loading effort.

The barrel is offset upwards inside the gun body. This raises your line of sight closer to the shaft's actual travel path, so what you aim at is much closer to where the shaft goes. For spearfishing, where a few centimetres of error can mean a missed fish, that alignment matters.

The Evo piston and oversized air passages in the inner barrel work together to move air efficiently behind the shaft. The practical result is a faster shot and a loading cycle that does not require as much effort as older pneumatic designs.

Build and Handling

The muzzle is a one-piece design with a reduced nose cone. Less material at the front means less drag as you move through the water and track a fish.

The trigger and line release are stainless steel, which holds up well in saltwater over time and keeps the firing action smooth. A rough or sticky trigger is a real problem when you need to release at the right moment, so the material choice here is practical, not just cosmetic.

The handle uses an ergonomic shape with a "blue Cyrano" grip. The grip is designed to keep the gun stable in your hand during the shot, which helps with both accuracy and control when a fish runs.

What Comes in the Box

• Mares Cyrano 1.1 pneumatic speargun
• Manual injector for pressure adjustment and maintenance
• Carrying bag

Who This Gun Suits and Who It Does Not

The Cyrano 1.1 is a solid choice for a recreational spearfisher who hunts regularly and wants a pneumatic gun that is easy to handle, simple to maintain, and accurate at reasonable range.

If you are brand new to spearfishing, a pneumatic gun requires some familiarity with pressure management and maintenance that a basic band gun does not. Starting with a simpler setup may make more sense until you have the fundamentals down.

If you are hunting large, powerful fish at long range and need maximum stopping power, a higher-specification pneumatic or a powerful band gun may be a better fit. The Cyrano 1.1 is built around ease of use and accuracy, not raw power at the extreme end of the range.

For the diver who wants a lightweight, well-engineered pneumatic that is easy to load, aims true, and holds up in saltwater, the Mares Cyrano 1.1 covers the essentials without unnecessary complexity.