The Smith is def well made. Returns 10 shots and matches the power and accuracy of the CP88. The Trigger also matches the CP88 which is about the about the best there is on these type guns.
Incidently the stylish curve of the CP88 trigger was much prefered to the blocky Colt.
However, the only way the Smith can match the CP88 is with that 8 inch barrel....where it becomes one big handful in balance terms.
The 6 inch Smith on the otherhand....although 6 inch like the CP88 doesnt quite make the same power....about 390fps. I think its because there is a bigger gap between the mag and the breech face...thus you need the full 8 inches to make the same M.V.
Even so....can see why the Smith has its fans....its a strong contender and i wouldnt argue much of case for the CP88 being better.
Mr. Bessa, I have noticed a recurring theme regarding your replies to this thread and you seem to be focused on power and muzzle velocities, none of which means a thing if you can't hit your desired target.
Muzzle velocities vary from shot to shot due to co2 temperature,pellet tolerances, pellet weight, head sizes, the list goes on but the Smith has another big plus point.....price!
A new CP88 6'' black or nickel costs around £200 and then if you want fully adjustable sights like the Smith(fitted as standard no extra cost) you have to pay an extra £50 ish so that's £250 whereas the Smith is roughly £180.
Forgot this one....you can also fit genuine Millet sights from the full bore Smith 586 to the co2 Smith with a minor modification which makes the Smith more accurate.
"Lastly when you buy a Smith, you really are buying a revolver and not an 8 shot revolver disguised as a semi auto. "
i have to totaly agree with that statement , even the px4 storm at the end of the day as awsome as its blowback action is it is still technically a revolver , wouldent it be awsome if they ever get round to making a true semi auto pellet pistol , i mean it wouldent be a major feat of engineering to pull of all they need to desighn is a disposable inexspensive plastic cartridge that the pellets are pushed into then loaded into a spring loaded magazine , hell i bet if they really put there minds to it at umarex they could make the plastic cartridge eject once the pellet has been fired just like the rap4 paintball system.
They already have produced magazine loading Jobbies.
Atleast 2 variants to my knowledge but balls only i think.
No im not powermongering.....and actually a FAS 604 and modified HW40 shooter for the record.
Just simply providing stats that we arrived at during the upsurge of these guns at the club about 7 years back.
Some vel figs maybe interesting to some....accuracy marginally in favour of Smith and CP88.
Good points on the Smith Sights but once set the CP88s were good and theres always the super adjust site for a Xmas pressy.
The CP has also a rail adapter (for extra cost) which fits the rearsight slot.
Its handling is superb and light but i accept what your saying about the Simth.
Theres no denying its good for this type of gun....no arguments really.
I'd recommend my Smith 686, 6 inch barrel, if you want a pellet gun for serious Police/Practical comps.
Also, my Walther PPK, if you want a fun and very low cost plinker. It offers true autoloading pistol action - the slide works automatically, and you can feel the recoil - and it really is an auto pistol, NOT an autoloading design with a revolver mechanism. Loads 15 BB's (NOT pellets) from a magazine.
Jim
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
Thanks for everyone's thoughts so far....
So far it seems the CP88 Competition and the 6 inch S&W are leading the field.... with a few other notable suggestions. Just have to start saving now!
What are about the best with blowback? PX4? Don't really know of any others.....