10M airpistol recomemdations

[bigbobeng]

Hi me and my 14 year old son have recently taken up pistol shooting ,i can use the club pistols but he struggles with the weight , any recomendations for a first pistol, would love to get him a steyr lp2 compact but pockets not big enough.any more affordable options.

[subatomic]

not really, save up and be happy with Steyr, there is no compromise with target pistols if you want to shoot competition standard. I know I won't be popular for saying that but it's the truth, at least for me.

[adiepie]

I agree. if you want to shoot well, you need the appropriate tool. I have seen people try and shoot with gamo or twinmaster, when they change to a Steyr, Walther or Feinwerkbau, their confidence and ability improves dramatically. Look for a second hand one - you might just get a sub £500 one!!

Sorry, but it really is worth it

Adrian

[RobinC]

I really have to agree, the Steyr LP2 Compact is an excellent pistol for juniors, ladies and us old men, we have a lot in our club used by all the above and a national team senior just because he likes it! They rarely come up s/h and when they do they go for good money, so consider it an investment.
If you are really strapped for cash you could consider a FAS 604, weighs about the same, good trigger, nice ballance, it is a SSP so if he's a small he may find it dificult to cock but we do have a small pony club girl using one so he should be OK. I use mine for practice at home as its quieter and I don't have to bother with air, I shoot the same scores as I do with the LP2 compact.
have one for under £200 which is good value. (Just looked in their s/h and its not there so may have been sold)
Good Shooting
Robin

[tufty]

a steyr compact is a very good choice for a junior,as most target pistols are too heavy for them to use one handed,they are expensive,but will always get your money back if you decide to sell it in the future. A member at my club had one for sale a while ago,but not sure whether he ever sold it. If he still has it I will PM you his contact details

[dave_samk11]

If you are really strapped for cash you could consider a FAS 604, weighs about the same, good trigger, nice ballance, it is a SSP so if he's a small he may find it dificult to cock but we do have a small pony club girl using one so he should be OK. I use mine for practice at home as its quieter and I don't have to bother with air, I shoot the same scores as I do with the LP2 compact.
have one for under £200 which is good value. (Just looked in their s/h and its not there so may have been sold)

Yes the FAS604 has been sold, but keep an eye on the website stock does change frequently.

David

[Rutty]

Another quality lightweight is the Walther LP300 Club Light.

Rutty