New and confused

[Modski66]

Hi, Like many posts for those new to target shooting, I am after a bit of equipment advice.

I am interested in 10m pistol having had a brief go at it some years back. I know the sort of pistol I would like, but my budget is around the £200 area, so the Gamo Compact keeps coming up as a good starting point, (so long as the trigger mod it done).

I am not too precious about having new, so a good example of somthing pre-owned would be of interest. It's just a matter of 'what' the something is that I need the help with!

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Modski66

[tinbum]

If you're happy with secondhand and you're a bit lucky, you should find a rohm or even a Drulov in your price range. Great co2 guns and very accurate. Mind you, if I see the Drulov first it's mine!

[magicniner]

The Gamo Compact also has adjustment for the rearsight gap allowing you to set the sight picture with as much or as little light either side of the foresight as you like.
Regards,
Nick

[harvey_s]

If you're considering becoming competitive in the sport I would stongly recommend joining a local club before spending any money just yet.
Most clubs will have club guns you can try and if you're lucky a member may be selling something affordable as they either dispose of older guns or upgrade themselves.
Remember that 5 shot guns cannot be used in 10m precision competitions unless you load them singley (a pain in the arse)
My opinions are:
Gamo Compacts are seldom bettered at their price point, especially if bought S/H (you won't lose out when you want to upgrade)
Spend a tad more and the following may be within reach S/H...
If you can find one FAS AP604's are v. good with superb triggers particularly with the adjustable palm shelf.
Baikal IZH-46M's are very good too.
Not forgetting the FWB 65/80/90 which are all still very capable and extremely long lasting.
Oh, and personally I wouldn't touch the Rohm's...

[Modski66]

Many thanks for the replies, I am waiting to hear from my local club and fully intend to try what I can get my hands on before parting with any cash.

Having tried a FWB 65 a long time ago, the experience has stayed with me - enough to know the HW40 and the Gamo I looked at recently had a much firmer trigger pull, but the Gamo did seem to feel closer, but mainly because of the grip.

I now have a few more options to investigate that I was unaware of, many thanks!

Cheers,

Modski66.

[craig.l]

im in the same boat as you at the moment i have the hw45 which i use at the moment which is good fun but no taregt pistol.im thinking of getting a gamo compact but then i msay just got buy a steyr and have done with it. as to what you should do id get a gamo get the trigger sorted have change in your pocket to buy a nice case and pellets the good thing with the gamo is it is a self contained pistol so doesnt need filling bottles etc.

[peteswright]

I haven't tried the trigger on a modified Gamo compact, so cant compare, but I have to say that I've got used to mine and currently don't find it a problem to get good groups. All three Gamo's that I own have a similar, single stage trigger, which have a clean break. Might be worth trying it first, then if you cant get on with it hand it over to Nick. All i'm saying is don't let the trigger put you off. I think its a lot of gun for the money.