Compact Spring Powered Pistol?

[Simon G]

What's the most compact spring air pistol?

I'm looking for something more akin to the handling attributes of a cartridge pistol, particularly low bore line. I'm not after a Co2 "replica" as I've had a few and really not impressed by their accuracy or consistancy.

Any ideas?

[Jim McArthur]

I don't know, but your question has me curious also.

Jim

[harvey_s]

Record Jumbo?

[hwtyger]

You might like the webley tempest. Compact and has nice reverse recoil.

[Jerry Cornelius]

I second the tempest for what you want. The BSA 240 is another, but SH Tempests are about 2/3 the price of the BSA.

The Jumbo is smaller (and the Tell II smaller still ) but they can be fragile and some spares are unobtainable. For a compact user, on value for money terms, I can't see you beating a Tempest. (Earlier webleys are also an option especially the premier)

If you want something a little more unusual you might look for a hyscore.

None of these are exactly what you would call match accurate, but they are all fun and consistent enough to reward practice

[Rob M]

Jerry's advice is spot-on there!

[PHOBUS]

I just bought a Record Jumbo de luxe on here for £50 and it definately matches your needs as regards compact and firearm like .
They were apparantly used as training weapons in European countries as they closely matched the size, weight , and dimensions of their service 9mm autos .
Mostly steel construction and wood grips . Power is not great but ok for plinking and close range target etc . I prefer the looks as the Tempest looks nothing like a firearm wheras the Jumbo definately does imo .
Some pics here :

http://www.muzzle.de/N3/Druckluft/Ma...r__jumbo_.html

Carl.