Baikal IZH-53M air pistol

[geologist]

I just bought a new IZH-53M so I can shoot in my garage. Any opinions on this cheap air pistol?

 

[mbogo3]

Should have got the 46M if one hole groups are what you need.They have reviews at reviewcentre.com ******* Harold yours would be an entry level plinker

 

[geologist]

I'm just looking for a little trigger time in the garage.

 

[nabiul]

It's too slow for shooting holes in things, but velocity is very consistent, I think around 360 fps or so. And pretty accurate, well worth every penny I paid for the one I used to have.

 

[SandRoad]

My personal preference is against a spring pistol because the recoil is opposite that of a "real" gun.

An alternate choice if you want something for plinking/target is a Daisy 717. They are accurate, inexpensive, especially if you find a good/cheap used one. And are a one pump pneumatic, so no recoil.

There is also a 747 model with a Lothar Walther barrel, metal sights and adjustable trigger.

 

[gandalfe]

My personal preference is against a spring pistol because the recoil is opposite that of a "real" gun. [/IMG]

Not so.A favorite amongst pistol shooters is the Webley line of air pistols.The are built to recoil the correct way and simulate shooting a small bore powderburner.They are good quality and last a long time. My gun is a Tempest model and chrony's at 490 fps.Accurate enough to hit a pop can at 20 meters.

 

[SandRoad]

Not so.A favorite amongst pistol shooters is the Webley line of air pistols.The are built to recoil the correct way and similate shooting a small bore powderburner.They are good quality and last a long time.

You are right. It has been a long time since I last used a Webley (Tempest 177 I believe). However as I recall, it was powerful, but not all that accurate.

I believe they are no longer made.