recommendations please

[egghead]

Hi,
Can I have some recommendations please.
I'm looking for a pistol for some back garden plinking/target shooting. I don't want to get involved with co2. What's available/best for say, £150
Thanks
Dave

[eyebull]

I agree with the 2nd hand Alecto suggestion, but disagree that spring pistols are rubbish - they just take a bit more work!

A few other ideas:
New Baikal IZH-53M (well under your budget, shoots well, long sight radius)
2nd hand HW45 (classic, well made, good trigger, won't lose money if you sell it on)
New Crosman 1377 (multi-pump pneumatic, very customisable)
2nd hand BSA Scorpion (classic, very powerful)


Avoid like the plague:
BSA 240 magnum
Newer Webleys (Alecto notwithstanding)
HW70
SMK crap

[Inspector 71]

Avoid like the plague:
BSA 240 magnum

Disagree.

I have one and it's one of the best pistols I've ever owned. And I've had more or less the lot in my 35 years shooting.
It's compact, easy to cock and very accurate. The trigger is a delight too.
I can only speak for the .177 version but it's a punchy little fella for it's size.

Others to consider (in my opinion):

Diana LP5
Diana 6M
Cometa Indian
Crosman Medallist
Webley Tempest/Hurricane/Typhoon (not the new Typhoon)

[Rickenbacker]

Hw40

[eyebull]

I have one and it's one of the best pistols I've ever owned. And I've had more or less the lot in my 35 years shooting.
It's compact, easy to cock and very accurate. The trigger is a delight too.
I can only speak for the .177 version but it's a punchy little fella for it's size.

I'm sure you've had a good time with yours, but you are very much in the minority with your experience.
Most of them are utter shite.
If the OP buys one 2nd hand it is unlikely to be a 'good one' as people tend to keep hold of them. So unless he can try before he buys, my recommendation remains the same: avoid like the plague.

[egghead]

Thanks so far chaps
Dave

[1shot1kill]

Got to agree with hw40, for garden plinking/informal target shooting its hard to beat at the price. Self contained, very accurate & a superb trigger, you could get one AND 5000 rounds of rws basics(which they shoot well) for about £150. & no, I'm not on commission!
ATB John.

[scoza]

Webley hurricane! I'd go for 22 aswell. Yeah it's a springer. Decent power and accuracy. A pleasure to shoot 😃

Or one similar like the tempest or premier.

[egghead]

Thanks chaps
Regards
Dave

[Inspector 71]

Just thought of another option. A good, used Gamo Falcon or Center would be a great shout.
I have a Center and it is ridiculously accurate for a low cost springer.

[Skol]

The Cometa Indian is a nice pistol, a little heavy in the trigger, but well built.

Available here for 155 Euro including case, plus 15 Euro postage to UK.

Advertised as shooting 150 m/s in .177, not sure how that equates to 6ft/lb.

Google 'Carabinas y Pistolas'.

[tinbum]

How about an SMK PP700w with scope and aluminium flight case. I happen to know where there's one available for £150

[Geezer]

I agree with the 2nd hand Alecto suggestion, but disagree that spring pistols are rubbish - they just take a bit more work!

A few other ideas:
New Baikal IZH-53M (well under your budget, shoots well, long sight radius)
2nd hand HW45 (classic, well made, good trigger, won't lose money if you sell it on)
New Crosman 1377 (multi-pump pneumatic, very customisable)
2nd hand BSA Scorpion (classic, very powerful)


Avoid like the plague:
BSA 240 magnum
Newer Webleys (Alecto notwithstanding)
HW70
SMK crap

Agreed. Though I'm not sure about the HW70. And I would add in the desirable category any variant of the Diana/Original model 5 or 6.

[eyebull]

Agreed. Though I'm not sure about the HW70. And I would add in the desirable category any variant of the Diana/Original model 5 or 6.

Perhaps even a bargain FWB65 if the OP is lucky?

I was distinctly unimpressed with the HW70. Very vague trigger, not all that accurate.
It's fairly well put together I suppose but aside from that a very unremarkable gun.

[Inspector 71]

The OP is after a springer Mr SnBum

A FWB65 for £150. That would be a very lucky day