You may get a better response posting this question in the Target/Competition Shooting sub-Forum on here; lots of knowledgeable Target folk in there.
BTW Welcome on your first post :-)
I am going to buy my first ever competition air pistol. The club where Im at have a 2 year old Walther LP400 thats practically never been used. I also have gained interest in a new Steyr LP2 online...both going for almost identical prices...around €1130. Opinions are much appreciated. Thanks! Chris
You may get a better response posting this question in the Target/Competition Shooting sub-Forum on here; lots of knowledgeable Target folk in there.
BTW Welcome on your first post :-)
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When spending that kind of money I'd say it's essential to shoot both and see which one fits you better
[QUOTE=Aimstraight;7450492]You may get a better response posting this question in the Target/Competition Shooting sub-Forum on here; lots of knowledgeable Target folk in there.
Thanks for reply. Ive posted to the thread you suggested!
Steyr have a UK distributor and service facility so I think it would be easier to resolve any issues with a Steyr rather than a Walther.
Just another aspect of ownership to consider.
I have a Steyr LP2 Compact and it is fantastic.
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Steyr all the way. I have heard pf problems getting parts for Walthers but cannot confirm this!
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I'm guessing you into serious pistol target work? If you interested are broader, I might recommend a Drulov Du-10 if you can find one. They're not as expensive, mine cost me £250 a couple of months ago. CO2 powered, but the capsule sits upside down in a chamber which then fills with liquid co2 under pressure. This gives a larger area for it to absorb heat from, makes it better for rapid shooting by minimising cool down. This is important because it can hold 5 or 6 pellets depending on pellet length, and can fire them off VERY fast. It's a true semi-auto matching, as gas pressure recocks the striker when it fires. It's set up pretty close to a match pistol, with a good 2 stage adjustable trigger. It also has a dry-fire facility to practice trigger release. With a 4x28 scope off a bag mine will make 15mm groups outdoors at 20m. It's not a full on match pistol, but it's pretty close. But it can also be used for other disciplines such as IPAS and more informal competitions.