2008 (2nd half) Pistol Competition

[Jim McArthur]

Open to any pistol that requires a cocking effort, ie. no pcp's. ( sorry but opening and closing a breech cover does not class as effort in my book)

Cheers
graeme

Would CO2 pistols be acceptable?

Jim

[pollythedog]

Would CO2 pistols be acceptable?

Jim

Hi Jim, I fear co2 would be out of it, unless you have one that requires physical effort to cock it.

cheers
Graeme

p.s. nice to see familiar names and a new ones on board.

[jefL]

OK, just got a new Gamo compact so this seems a good chance to run it in, I'll have a go.
And if the Gamo can't shoot straight I'll switch back to my trusty old Original model 6.

[Jim McArthur]

OK, just got a new Gamo compact so this seems a good chance to run it in, I'll have a go.
And if the Gamo can't shoot straight I'll switch back to my trusty old Original model 6.

Keep us posted as to how you like the Gamo: it's one (of several) that I'm considering for purchase.

Jim

[targetmark]

Gamo are nice pistolsbut they need the trigger sorting on them to make them really nice as the trigger pull is a bit on the heavy side.

[jefL]

First impressions of the compact.

Fairly easy to cock, not too heavy to hold. The sights are adequate, despite being plastic. The grip is comfortable but a little on the small side, ok for me as I don't have very large hands. How does it shoot?
Well the trigger is fairly heavy (and non-adjustable) and this, combined with the light weight, give the gun a definite muzzle flip. I had to resort to a rest and a firm grip to control this but the accuracy was then more than satisfactory, very close to my Rohm twin (ie far better than ME).

I have found it difficult to control this flip so I am definitely going to have to modify the trigger pull, and maybe add some weight to the front of the barrel (I use a 20gm weight on the Rohm), I just need to source some suitable springs for the trigger. I'll let you know how I get on.

So far, well worth the money and I am pleased with my purchase.

[Jim McArthur]

Hhmmmm....your comments about the light weight worry me, since that's the main problem I'm having with my Beeman.

The 20g weight you added to the Rohm: was that something you improvised?

Jim

[Phantom Sniper]

Hi Jim, I fear co2 would be out of it, unless you have one that requires physical effort to cock it.

cheers
Graeme

p.s. nice to see familiar names and a new ones on board.

Graeme,
I only own 3 Co2 pistols (well will do when the next one arrives)
They are a CP99 and can be cocked manually by pulling the slide back.
Must admit, its accuracy is better like that
And my Crosman 375 can also be cocked manually.
My Gammo R77 (when it arives I should think is similar).
Can we enter using these?

Tony

[Photoguy2910]

Go on, add me, I will really try to get some shot for this, will use my Gamo Compact or my Webley Nemesis

[pollythedog]

Graeme,
I only own 3 Co2 pistols (well will do when the next one arrives)
They are a CP99 and can be cocked manually by pulling the slide back.
Must admit, its accuracy is better like that
And my Crosman 375 can also be cocked manually.
My Gammo R77 (when it arives I should think is similar).
Can we enter using these?

Tony

Hi Tony
I am afraid I do not know the pistols in question. The aim of the competition was to use guns that require some degree of effort to cock so that over the course of 20 shots some muscle will have been used and hence the heart rate raised albeit slightly, (unless your arteries are as clogged as mine!) I would guess (but could be wrong) that in cocking your co2's that you need very little effort whereas the spring and pnuematics do have an amount of resistance involved.
For that reason I would have to turn down your entry. Sorry.
regards
Graeme