Air Arms Alfa Proj

[JB911]

Thanks Mickson, but this was the air arms pcp variant and not the original CO2 that you refer to. In passing is this CO2 variant any good?
Thanks

JohnB

[mickson]

Thanks Mickson, but this was the air arms pcp variant and not the original CO2 that you refer to. In passing is this CO2 variant any good?
Thanks

JohnB

Yup its great still @ club level shooting, ...mike...

[hwtyger]

There have been several topics asking quite the same question about the Alfa!
Imo? No, they're not worth their money, especially not in pcp trim

[boff180]

The main gun used at our club is the CO2 Alfa, good guns for starting out and in the right hands, very accurate. I have the Air Arms PCP variant and love it, it has won me a fair few gold medals with it.

That said, another club member bought one of the Air Arms and after it being sent back three times in three months with leaks, he took a refund.

Andy

[Exfelix]

The Air Arms Alpha pcp is an excellent pistol for match and general use. One of the advantages is that the grip is ambi, and suits most hand sizes. I get about 85 shots on a fill, and the filler is the same fitting as the AA rifles. I can't fault the accuracy - it's the same as my Benelli Kite which cost twice as much. That's all my opinion, of course, but I'm extremely pleased with it and would buy the same again.
Dave

[magicniner]

One of the advantages is that the grip is ambi

Surely that makes it good for a Club Starter but almost pointless for anyone wishing to make serious advances in 10m or 20 Yard?
Without a palm shelf one cannot apply or learn correct technique,

- Nick

[Exfelix]

Yes, you are perfectly correct, Nick, but I was making a statement in the spirit of the thread, presuming that JohnB wasn't heading for the British Champs anytime soon. I generally score mid to high eighties in club 10m comps, and of the two Alphas competing in the Bisley club league we currently lie first and third. For 'serious competition' John should expect to pay upwards of £1000, but I would recommend the Alpha as a reasonably-priced starter. It is also possible to add a grip shelf should you desperately need one.
Dave