What should an Air Pistol look like ?

[Blackrider]

The best looking is undoubtedly the Walther LP53T (the short version of the LP53, with 4" barrel). The 'T' is for 'tasche', which is the German word for 'pocket'...

It's rumoured that Carl Walther would wander around the factory wearing a nickel plated version in a shoulder holster. Pretending to be James Bond.

LP 53 a Classic air pistol !

[Rickenbacker]

LP 53 a Classic air pistol !

Absolutely... you know I totally made up the 'T' version though...

I'm going to make up the super-rare Webley Service Revolver T/A (Training/Air) military trainer next. Here it is, cocked and ready for loading.

[Marc.RG1]

Hi guys, hmm yeah all personal preference this isn't it..
I guess it all depends on what your prefer the look of and want the gun to do, so there is no right or wrong answer here..

For me i only own and want to own replica airguns (dont count the rifle) yup that come in all shapes, styles and functions, some i love, some i like some i hate lol.. But yeah for me its all about a good replica..

[harvey_s]

Absolutely... you know I totally made up the 'T' version though....

In that case you might be interested in Leonardj's LP53K
http://classicapa.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=209

[Aimstraight]

Simple, reliable and self contained, which probably narrows it down to a springer.

A lovely plumb frame Webley Junior Mk 1 for short range fun plinking, easy cocking action and easy to work on. Nobody would mistake it for anything other than an Airgun: http://bobsairguns.com/index.php?opt...ery&Itemid=166

[Rickenbacker]

In that case you might be interested in Leonardj's LP53K
http://classicapa.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=209

Well i never!

I actually don't like it as much as I thought I would... due to the huge 'rifle' rearsight, which is the only thing that spoils the LP53 IMHO... it looks even more out of proportion on that "K'd" version.

Thanks for the link though.

[PaulR]

I love my collection of Webley pistols - from 1920s Mk1s through to the Nemesis. They all look different and they all look great.

I have some BB blowbacks - Colt 1911, Luger, Mauser, Uzi. They all look different and they all look great.

I have some Crosman/Sheridan - 2240, 1377, E9A, 2250, 600. They all look different and they all look great.

What was the question again?

[vestlenning]

Both replica and not is great, here's my Baikal and my Weirauch:

http://barx.org/diverse/baikal_mp-654k.jpg

http://barx.org/diverse/weihrauch_hw_70.jpg

[Blackrider]

Pre War Webley strait grips,real nostalgia shooting,just something about them. Also the old Warrior pistol,reminds me of a Dan Dare type Ray gun somehow

Dan Dare Ray gun ! Like it a lot ! Got an Acvoke but would love a Warrior.

[Rickenbacker]

Both replica and not is great, here's my Baikal and my Weirauch:

http://barx.org/diverse/baikal_mp-654k.jpg

http://barx.org/diverse/weihrauch_hw_70.jpg

Nice photo of the HW70. How does it compare to the MP53M?

[vestlenning]

Nice photo of the HW70. How does it compare to the MP53M?

The HW 70 is refined, the MP-53M is rugged. The HW 70 has a two stage trigger, the MP-53M a light one stage. Both are accurate, but the HW 70 has more power.

[secretagentmole]

I have a Smith and Wesson 586, it looks like a revolver, thats fun!

[laverdabru]

My 2p worth, can't beat an early - pre Hurricane/Tempest Wobbly. Senior, Premier or Mk 1. Altho' I find my later Hurri's & Tempest more user friendly & accurate, they don't look/feel the same..Got nothing against replicas, got a CO2 Luger & couple of revolvers.

Oh, also have a regard for the BSA Scorpion & Original Model 6, both of which have passed thru my hands in the past.

Bru.

[Rob M]

I really love the look of classic Webley pistols, and BSA pistols, especially the Scorpion. I'm not a fan of Co2 pistols at all, and while it's technically very good and good quality, I cannot stand the HW45. It's ugly, out of proportion and shows a typical German lack of beauty. The Tell 3 and the Haenel 28 are the best looking German air pistols ever in My opinion. I also think that Hy-Score pistols are quite good looking.

I'm lucky enough to own an Abas Major, I think that's possibly one of the best looking air pistols ever. Another rarity that I think looks good is the Rutten Winstar, great proportions, has a look of quality about it and it is very obviously an air pistol.

It's all very subjective, some people hate the Cometa Indian but I think it looks good in a weird way (only the black ones, don't like chrome, satin chrome or nickel plated air pistols at all).

[Aimstraight]

The overall shape, styling and quality of the FWB 65 is very nice. The sidelever action is not to everyone's taste, but it is efficient and as compact as it can be.

http://bobsairguns.com/index.php?opt...lery&Itemid=38