Still only a rifle n00b really, only fired about 200 shots! But like the idea of a pistol for plinking and targets (will hopefully be using the rifle to hunt when I'm good enough).

So, basics, can you get spring and PCP and O2 pistols? What's best? Same theory as rifles only smaller? What's best for a beginner? .177 or .22?

Is there a generally accepted setup? Open sights OK or does everyone use clever lasers and stuff? Do you have wrist braces and bits or is it OK to hold it 'gansta' style?

6 ftlb is the limit isn't it? Can anyone give me a few names of pistols to look out for - I have no idea what makes and models do what!!