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  1. 13-11-2010, 07:19 PM #1
    vom1207
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    The start of a beautiful relationship

    Hi all

    'n' so it begins, the slippery slope...

    Bought my first pistol today, a secondhand CP88 and couldn't be happier

    Went to Sandwell Field Sports in West Brom, and the guys there couldn't have been more helpful, if you are in the area I highly recommend a visit. The only drawback is they are just round the corner from my workplace, so this will be an addiction that will be easily fed
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  2. 13-11-2010, 08:50 PM #2
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    Hi Vom, welcome to the madhouse of air pistols

    As Ian said, jump onboard.

    You'll never get get off, but, hell you've only one life
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  3. 13-11-2010, 09:00 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Hutchinson View Post
    Excellent choice sir.

    Whilst you are waiting for payday so you can buy your next you can have a go at some on line pistol comps then!

    http://www.ubccompetition.btck.co.uk/

    http://umarexboysclubforum.myfineforum.org/index.php

    Is it to late to join the comps?
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  4. 13-11-2010, 09:33 PM #4
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    Actually, if you joined up tonight you could shoot the 6yd tomorrow. The comp doesn't finish until 10.00pm on Sunday
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  5. 13-11-2010, 09:35 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Hutchinson View Post
    No!

    They run every month so not long till the next ones. Just before each one starts a reminder is posted in the 'Pistols' section here as well as the UBC forum.

    You need to join the UBC by emailing umarexboysclub@googlemail.com

    Its free!

    These comps, as well as being jolly good fun, are a great excuse for buying more guns so that you can enter each of the catagories ie CO2, SSP, Spring etc!

    Cheers
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    Sorry to bring this up Ian, but we don't need excuses

    Well unless it's to explain the new gun to the missus
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  6. 13-11-2010, 10:13 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Hutchinson View Post
    I have to explain everything to the missus!

    She now understands that all pistols are investments and the ones that I buy are particularly rare, bought at knock down prices and guarenteed to go up in value.......

    That's the way to go
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  7. 14-11-2010, 01:32 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by vom1207 View Post
    Is it to late to join the comps?
    Not at all! You can still shoot 6 yards on Sunday the 14th (last day for it).

    Vintage / Open just started on the 13tha and goes till the 21st.

    10 meter, and Police, haven't started yet.

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  8. 14-11-2010, 04:29 PM #8
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    that was my first co2 pistol too,i shot thousands of rounds through that gun.it never played up and was a good starter.all you need now is to find where to buy your pellets an co2 in bulk from cheaply
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  9. 14-11-2010, 05:16 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZaksGod View Post
    that was my first co2 pistol too,i shot thousands of rounds through that gun.it never played up and was a good starter.all you need now is to find where to buy your pellets an co2 in bulk from cheaply
    Can you recommend anywhere online?
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  10. 14-11-2010, 05:30 PM #10
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    If you look at the top of the page you will see it says "Sponsored by J.S. Ramsbottom". Click on the name and you will find a wealth of CO2, pellets and all accessories.

    They are very competitively priced and the service is second to none....... And of course they sponsor our forum so deserve your support.
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  11. 14-11-2010, 05:40 PM #11
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    Hi Vom, good choice with the CP88, that opens up quite a few comps, send me a PM or e-mail to umarexboysclub@googlemail.com with yout name and a tag-line like the ones found here and i'll be happy to sort your membership out for you, if you have any friends or family members that would like to join, please get them to do the same.

    As for your Co2 and pellets i would say get them from our sponser here on the BBS, if you buy 500 of the JSR brand C02 they work out at 27p each and the Geko's are great value pellets at £2.69 a tin, with 5% discount if you buy 10 tins.

    Hope to welcome you as a member to the UBC

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    Quote Originally Posted by vom1207 View Post
    Hi all
    'n' so it begins, the slippery slope...
    Bought my first pistol today, a secondhand CP88 and couldn't be happier
    Hi I bought a second hand Berretta 92fs as I had always wanted one, now 3yr later I own 10 pistols and the collection just keeps growing I have 1 or 2 small items in mind for xmas

    Once you buy 1 thats it you're doomed doomed I tell you

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  13. 16-11-2010, 12:20 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Hutchinson View Post
    I have to explain everything to the missus!

    She now understands that all pistols are investments and the ones that I buy are particularly rare, bought at knock down prices and guarenteed to go up in value.......


    You wait till she needs a new washing machine and gathers all your cheap pistols together, selling them for 2/3 the price you SAID you'd paid, thinking she got a good deal on them.
    He who dies with the most toys wins. Flying, shooting, fishing and sports cars, what more could a man want.
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