Originally Posted by
lesj
I think Peteswright has purchased a HW75 fairly recently, and has been extremely impressed with it. Not used one myself, but I do own a Gamo compact and do like it very much (but I have not used any other similar target pistols to compare it with). The Gamo is light in weight, easy to use, and has a nice Walnut target-style grip. The only obvious flaw is a trigger adjustment screw which doesnt actually do anythig as it is manufactured too short in length. Nick (magicniner) has a Gamo service & upgrade service which can bring your pistol to tip-top performance, and with a replaced trigger screw. A Gamo compact is inexpensive, and may be the ideal "entry" pistol to see if you enjoy this type of shooting without a high initial outlay.
I have indeed recently bought the HW75 and it is extremely accurate, and nice to shoot and handle. The trigger is excellent. I also have the Gamo Compact which is also very accurate. As regards the trigger on the Compact, I have simply got used to it rather than having it improved which a lot do. All you need to do is put increasing pressure on it and it does the job ,its also much cheaper. If you can hold still on target, get good sight picture, with smooth trigger squeeze, you can achieve very tight groups with these pistols. Bare in mind, the Compact has palm shelf, the 75 doesn't, but I get on fine without palm shelf.
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