Well there was no way I was waiting until Christmas to have a go so I set up a 6yd range in the house today to give it a try. Sadly it seems as thought there is a fault with mine. I know there is no safety but when the gun is cocked, loaded and then fired, you can feel the air venting from the side of the gun and the pellet has not moved at all. Has anybody else had this problem? Is there some thing I have missed before loading the pistol? Gutted to say the least!