looking for a PCP target pistol for pony club tetrathlon - advise please

[custarddog]

hi all

I am struggling to find a PCP for my lad to shoot with at present he is using a HW40 - he shoots great with it at 7m but its a bit of an animal to cock and as he is only just 12 he isn't real man enough for it!

currently shooting 2 handed but this year he has to go to 1 handed 10 meter

what would you guys suggest? sensible budget but not paying 2.5k on a styer

its a real bugger as he is leading in the horse / run/ swim events but getting stressed about the shooting - so need to get it sorted

regards

[AC all day]

hi all

I am struggling to find a PCP for my lad to shoot with at present he is using a HW40 - he shoots great with it at 7m but its a bit of an animal to cock and as he is only just 12 he isn't real man enough for it!

currently shooting 2 handed but this year he has to go to 1 handed 10 meter

what would you guys suggest? sensible budget but not paying 2.5k on a styer

its a real bugger as he is leading in the horse / run/ swim events but getting stressed about the shooting - so need to get it sorted

regards

As daft as it sounds...SMK do a half reasonable one at just over£500ish

[wall90]

There is a Synthetix .22 Reximex Mito in the sales section, not sure if that will be any good.

[nickm marshall]

PM sent with a few options.

[RobinC]

Forget the cheap options, there is one head and shoulders above choice, and they are top class, and very easily disposable if he did not continue with target shooting.

The Steyr LP2 compact.

They sell at £500 to £750 used, and are a superb pistol.

At one time in the past my own club had several members with them, used by seniors (one won the British Air Pistol Championships with one!) and we had at one time up to five junior Pony club members with them!!

I still have mine, and although I won't shoot again would not sell it.

Look about, your only problem maybe finding one.
Best of luck

Have Fun
Robin

[majex45]

I have a Morini 162E1 Short that I bought from a lady who used it for pony club shoots. Being short it balances well for younger hands and it has an extra small grip.