Do you own/shoot Air Pistols?

Do you own/shoot Air Pistols?

  • Yes

    Votes: 44 59.5%

  • No

    Votes: 19 25.7%

  • Used to, but not anymore

    Votes: 11 14.9%
  • Total voters
    74
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I started with airguns, but when started shooting firearms, sold the airguns...but have beed thinking of getting another one> (Umarex Beretta Px4 with blowback).

Was just wondering how many people who own real handguns still shoot air pistols?
 
I still own a couple of airguns, but almost never shoot them. If I ever get the urge to bust up some cans and whatnot without having to go to a range, then I'll make use of 'em.
 
When I was a kid my dad had (and still has) two Co2 powered Crosman air pistols that both look the same (like Lugers) but had different calibres - one was a .177 and one was a .22. The .22 had some balls and would easily penetrate old style steel pop cans at a fair distance.

Later on, when I was around 11 or 12 we bought a Czech air rifle - you'd break the long barrel once to charge the air plunger and then it would launch .177 pellets.

These airguns were great - not lame like some today in that they actually shot at a fairly good speed - enough to slaughter pop cans at decent distances with authority.

When I was 16 I bought this BB gun from Crappy Tire because it was made of (some sort of) metal on the outside and looked like a military Colt .45. This thing looked good but was a total POS when it came to shooting - the "barrel" was only about an inch long and the gun had no power. I sold it to a buddy for what I paid for it.

Airgunning definitely got me started in the world of shooting and I'll never forget the satisfaction of hitting those pop cans.

When I was 19 I bought my first real firearm - a .22 rifle and I've progressively worked my way up and out from there.

Our airgun haven't been shot in years, but I thinks its an excellent way to introduce the youth or gunshy types to the shooting sport.
 
I used to shoot a single shot piston spring air pistol down in the basement. I see no difference between the skill of shooting it and any other bullseye shooting. Its still a lot of fun to shoot, and a good way to introduce youngsters to the sport. We have a fully finished basement now, so I'd have to build a large pellet trap if I wanted to shoot again. Don't want to piece the vapor barrier or the drywall. Didn't care when it was plain concrete.

I'd love one of those repeaters that look like a Colt 1911 or Berretta.
 
I have a Webley Hurricane in .177, and a Crosman 2240 with a 2289 barrel and a modified valve. I shoot them both from time to time. They're a lot of fun, unless your a starling in my back yard. KD
 
I got my first CO2 pistol just recently, after me having 45, 9mm and 22 already. CO2 while isn'nt cheaper than 22 but has serious advantages. You can shoot it indoor even in apartment. Its safer to practice draw and acquisition of target, it has horribly heavy triggah and jumpy break - perfect for some trigger work.
 
I have a cheepo CO2 pistol pellet gun.


Its pretty good for starting people off whom have NEVER shot a gun before. you can teach the rules of firearms safety, aiming and using sights etc... without leaving the comfort of your own home :D
 
I enjoy the sport of air pistol shooting.This is my main sidearm.
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These are my others.
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I have been using an air pistol in the basement for about 4 months now; it has reduced my group size by 10% at least. I shoot 2-3 10 shot strings 4-5 times a week; the scores have been slowly increasing both in the basement and at the range.

One member here recommended that I get one; he was nice enough to lend me his for a bit to make sure I wanted to buy one. It is the best way to work on your trigger control and sight alignment; there is no recoil after nad you can tell when you hit before you go to look.
 
I do shoot Air Pistol, its all I shot for several years. The clear advantage of it, especially if you are using a match grade AP (used or new) is developing good technique, and great trigger control.

Plus its cheap to shoot - which is a factor.

A fellow posted a Tau - 7 AP - its a great value for money entry level match AP.

If you can find one a FWB 65, 80, 90 are good options as well!

Brian
 
I'd love one of those repeaters that look like a Colt 1911 or Berretta.
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I used to have Umared Beretta 92FS .177 great pistol! I ended up selling it because I had a 9mm version :) and din't use it in about a year... but the new Px4 with blowback cought by eye which is under $90!
 
I really like having a good air pistol for the basement. Especially for those days you want to shoot but simply can't get to the range for whatever reason.

Here's my baby:
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