Favourite Spring Pistol

[StourPlinker]

Hi folks,

I have a hankering for a spring powered pistol for the garden range, I'm currently using an old p17 but fancy something a bit different. So come on, what are your favourites?

s.p.

[johnbaz]

You need to have a blast with a BSA Scorpion!


My other faves include steel Webley overlevers (Secretly, They are IJ's fave too!), BSA Magnum 240 and An Acvoke that I have


John

[Tony.T]

In no particular order:-

FWB 65
Original Model 10
Weihrauch HW45

[DM80]

HW45, Diana 5G, Bsa scorpion, Bsa 240 Magnum,

Dave.

[tinbum]

I like the overlever design a lot, 45's, webleys, BSA Magnum etc. But for pure plinking pleasure it has to be a break barrel, and the Original mod 5 is just perfect! It is good looking, fast, a decent size, plenty of can ripping power and accurate. I like the mod6/10 as well, but for plinking you need recoil.

There is one in sales right now that I have only not bought as sending it international is a hassle.

I have a Browning Buckmark which is less powerful but cheap. A good alternative if you want new. https://youtu.be/nMSXwd40qZ4

[Ian Cartmell]

I have a nice Original 5 for sale at the moment, accurate, with punch and a nice trigger.
It’s on the sales board
Cheers Ian

[WebleyWombler]

Hi folks,

I have a hankering for a spring powered pistol for the garden range, I'm currently using an old p17 but fancy something a bit different. So come on, what are your favourites?

s.p.

As mentioned above.

you could do a lot worse and pay a lot more if you don't buy that Model 5 from Ian ( No connection BTW) . I just like the Model 5 and all its clones

[yorkiets]

How about a nice Original Model 10? As accurate as an accurate thing.

Edit; apologies Tony T already mentioned.

[PaulH]

I plink with a Webley Tempest and a Benjamin Franklin (front pump) both .177, my range is 6yds in the garage

[Shed tuner]

scorpion, HW45, Gamo Center, BSA 240 Mag with a lot of tuning

For accuracy, FWB65, GISS mod 6/10, but as Tinners said, plinking and fun = recoil

[StourPlinker]

Cheers folks some food for thought. I do like the look of that scorpion! Pity I was too slow for the original 5. I see things don't hang around long!

s.p.

[TonyL]

Pretty similar to most other people's recommendations.

If I had to pick just the one it would have to be the HW45.

I do also really enjoy my HW70 and Tempest.

Plenty on my wants list.....most especially the FWB65 and 80, Walther LP53 and the Original Diana 5, 6 and 10.

Mr Tinbum...I've always felt attracted to that Buckmark. Seems to be a mild mannered and very accurate pistol for the money. How would you rate it for sturdiness of build and overall quality?

[grumpygit]

You need to have a blast with a BSA Scorpion!


My other faves include steel Webley overlevers (Secretly, They are IJ's fave too!), BSA Magnum 240 and An Acvoke that I have


John

I'll second that.

[grumpygit]

BSA Scorpion and FWB65, worlds apart you could say the rough and the smooth but equally enjoyable.

[Muskett]

FWB 65 for pure class. Tempest for plinking. LP53 for that Bond moment, but it is a bit of a pig to shoot straight.
Most other things make Stormtrooper guns look good.