Getting into air pistol shooting

[Eagleman]

Tau7 (12g CO2)... My Morini back-up and I certainly don't feel short-changed by it.

Now the Match version of that looks very interesting indeed.

Thanks Harv.

[harvey_s]

Now the Match version of that looks very interesting indeed.

Thanks Harv.

I have just the standard version and most of the ones I've seen are the same, but don't be put off by that, they're still very, very good & the match versions are a lot thinner on the ground.
You'll see about 70 shots at a little under 500fps with match pellets - so enough for competition use as well.

[JCB357]

Hi there.

If you want to shoot pistols for fun as well as 'formal' target have a look at The Umarex Boys Club. This is a free to enter club and you can shoot at home if you don't have a cub - all done on the 'net.

There is a big range of comps you can have a go at - everything from 'formal' target to 'fun' ones. Even vintage pistols and rifles. Link - http://www.umarexboysclub-comps.co.uk/

I use everything from an FAS 604 (super accurate pistol for the serious stuff) to a Colt 1911 CO2 blowback for Police Pistol plus many others.

Once a year there is a 'meet' - June, Coventry which is a chance to meet and greet along with plenty of shooting. Small entry fee for this.

Do give the club a try - it's great fun. Only cost is your ammunition (you print your own targets). Be warned though - some members get bitten by the bug and amass an ever growing collection of pistols and rifles.

[Modski66]

I had one of these before moving to PCP...

https://www.freeads.co.uk/uk/buy-sel...al-izh46m/view

[wobbly bob]

I’m amazed no one has mentioned the CP1, single shot, bolt action, CO2 pistol. German design, made in China, to a pretty good standard actually. Magazine version available, but some reported issues. My single shot is more accurate than I am ever likely to be. Around 100 quid.

And if you want to move up from plinking to competiton at a not too serious level, then I second the recommendation for UBC. Lots of comps, lots of pistols, good bunch of guys. Great fun.

[Geezer]

From personal experience, I can recommend any of the FWB65 and 80, the Diana 10 and 6, the FAS 604 and the pre-2007 early Gamo Compact.

[Eagleman]

Thanks for all your advice folks.

[ptdunk]

From personal experience, I can recommend any of the FWB65 and 80, the Diana 10 and 6, the FAS 604 and the pre-2007 early Gamo Compact.

I agree, I did a little youtube vid on the recoiless FWB's and Diana 10 pistols:

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ight=recoiless

I heard the early Gamo compacts are great too, yet to get my hands on one.

Matt.

[HOOFHEARTED]

I have a Gamo Compact single stroke pneumatic which I have had for many years and it is still as reliable as ever.

Santa has just treated me to a new Dan Wesson 715 6" 177 pellet pistol, very nicely put together, looking forward to using it for the first time early in the new year.

Happy Christmas everyone.