CO2 10M Match pistols

[Geezer]

As they currently seem really good value s/h, I have been thinking about picking up one or two of the 1990s CO2 match pistols. Something like an FWB LP2, C10, C20, C25; Walther CP2, CPM1; Steyr LP, etc.

I’d be using it as an informal “precision plinker”, not for actual competitions. So, while it would be interesting to hear views, I’m less interested in answering the question “which is the best choice for organised/serious competition?” (I imagine they are all bloody good, compared to say, my FWB80 or Diana LP10) and more in reliability, ease of use, ease of recharging, ease of servicing, availability of spares, and so on.

Traditionally, I’m an FWB fan, but the Steyr looks nice...

Thanks in advance.

[I. J.]

I find the CO2 (bulk) pistol have more of a gentle discharge compared to PCPs.

[Sgibbar]

I have a couple of these and by far the best is the CPM1, most co2 pistols of this vintage are heavy by today’s standards and nose heavy at that due to generally steel co2 tanks. The CPM1 gets round this by having the tank vertical just in front of the trigger. You also get modern sights set up and spares seem to be available via a couple of sources and reasonably priced. Co 2 bulk fill is what this was designed for and I have a 5kg fire extinguisher which will last for ages, if the one your looking at doesn’t have one the adaptor to fill from a extinguisher they are available. There are a number of posts around here that cover in detail the how to’s of CO2, they have all the info on what to do and how to use, gets a set of digital scales. You will also have one of the coolest looking guns out there, mine is silver with blue laminate stock.

[Dangermouse37]

Hi. I am looking at a Walther CPM-1. Does anyone have a copy or scan of the manual. I would like to get one to check out. Thanks.

[Sgibbar]

Hi, I have a manual with mine, would be happy to copy and send, send me a pm with your address

[I. J.]

Lovely pistols.