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I've never owned an airgun, but i'm curios-why do you have airguns? Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to insult anyone, i'm just interested. When you can get a .22 that shoot really cheap and is really fun, why do you have airguns?
What are your uses?
Just wondering because i've considered getting some.
 
Quadagon said:
I've never owned an airgun, but i'm curios-why do you have airguns? Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to insult anyone, i'm just interested. When you can get a .22 that shoot really cheap and is really fun, why do you have airguns?
What are your uses?
Just wondering because i've considered getting some.
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Target practice........ Ammo much cheaper than firearms (even rimfire).
Less recoil
It's an Olympic sport
In some cities, you are allowed (i.e., not expressly forbidden) to shoot it inside your house; otherwise, to the gun range, young man.
I own two. One that's a spring-loaded .177 that looks like a semi-auto.
The other is a CO2 10-shot-cylinder revolver that looks like a .357
I occasionally take them to the range (targets set at 10m.)
Rules of marksmanship same as for firearms but because of less recoil and less noise, it's easier to work on your skills (or lack of.)
I'm nowhere near being even a pseudo-Olympian.....................:50cal:
 
For me at least, it brings me back to being a kid. I had access to airguns BEFORE I had access to 'real' guns... Plus, they are fun & build skills without costing an arm & a leg...

Cheers
Jay
 
So how similar are they to real firearms?
I've considered getting a Airgun pistol because i've had the chance to shoot handguns and I can't hit the 10 yard target. Would shooting an airgun pistol or rifle actually help improve your skills with firearms?
 
An accurate air gun will give you excellent practice and simply the opportunity to enjoy shooting. I used to shoot air pistol in our basement quite a bit. We got family competition going and it was a lot of fun and sharpened your skills.

Sights, hold, trigger, all relevant to other firearms. If you have a place to shoot, I highly recommend air guns.
 
I bought a Sig Sauer 226 X-Five airgun to practice for the RPAL (see http://airgunsource.com/store/index.php?product=PL-28851).

It was about $150. There's also a version available somewhere with a tactical rail and dot sight for a little more (wish I'd known!).

It's full size, the same weight, the same layout/safeties and it strips more or less the same way as the real thing. It's all metal and has a full blowback action (uses up lots of C02).

And it shoots pretty damn well too. Just took it to the range and knocked out some targets. The gunsmith loved it.

There's Beretta and Walther options like it now (all licensed) and others on the way. Sweet!

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Why Airguns?

1. Air is free, quiet and clean.

2. .177 pellets are usually 1/4 the cost of .22 LR ammo (per shot)

3. The qaulity, accuracy and craftsmanship in my FWB300S and Diana 45 is a notch or two above the average .22 or centerfire rifle/pistol, given the range limits of each type of weapon.

4. I like the idea of sailing, just as much as (perhaps a littl better) than power boating, for the same reason are No.1 above.

5. Trigger time is trigger time.
 
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I don't shoot my rifle as much as i would like to, no time. So shooting my air rifle in my basement or back yard is one way to get to shoot. I used to shoot my 22 with CB caps in the basement, but my wife didn't appreciate the beautiful aroma of burnt gun powder.
 
mlehtovaara said:
I'm thinking about buying a S&W MP9 bb gun if it is anywhere near the real thing. If it will fit in my holster it will be ideal for practising drills.
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I don't think that BBs are anywhere near as accurate as pellets (.177 or .22) due to lack of rifling in BB guns.
 
Quadagon said:
I've never owned an airgun, but i'm curios-why do you have airguns? Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to insult anyone, i'm just interested. When you can get a .22 that shoot really cheap and is really fun, why do you have airguns?
What are your uses?
Just wondering because i've considered getting some.
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For me, I own a hi power .22cal air rifle that generate 29ft/lbs of energy at the muzzle (AA S410 Xtra FAC... google it). It's nice and quite for where I live and GREAT for pest control, even raccoon size out to 35 yards with a head shot between the eyes. Yes, I've had to rid 7 raccoons that was using my shed roof as a latrine.

So it's a tool for me that even my 10/22 with CBee's can't because of the noise level especially if my pesting is at 2am.

And yes there is the practice factor and even to scratch that itchy trigger finger right now and here or during the winter months where I'm too lazy to drive to the range.

Even if I lived out in the country where shooting my rifle in my back yard is not a problem I'd still own a Hi-Powered air rifle becuase, again, it's a tool that can be used in a situation where over penetration and gun powder smoke may be an issue. Great for farmers and land owners that have a rat or pigeon problems and want minimal damage to property if you miss your target.
 
I own 6 air pistols all of which are modeled after real firearms. I have the HK P30 (my personal favourite), HK USP, Beretta PX4 Storm, Desert Eagle, Makarov and the GSG 92. They are all the same size and weight (or very close to) as the ones they are modelled after with the exception of the DE, it is an all plastic frame and therefore doesn't weigh as much.

The GSG, Beretta and DE all have fully operational slides blowback feature which adds more realism to each one. The GSG operates very much like the real deal in that the BBs are loaded into the dropout magazine and actually get fed into the chamber to fire. After the last shot, the slide stays open.

All mine except the GSG are made by/through Umarex and the quality, realiability and accuracy is top notch for what they are. I believe that the P30 is actually made by HK and licensed to Umarex.

Airguns are fun, cheap to shoot, good for practicing your aiming and trigger control and also serve as a good pest control within the house. I built myself a pellet trap out of plywood and stuff the back of it with pieces of carpet to help dampen the sound and prevent ricochet.

Airguns are also a good way to introduce new or young shooters to the sport without putting them straight into powder burners. They can get the experience of shooting without being immediately subjected to the recoil and louder noise of gunshots which would be a high probabilty at a range. With airguns they can be taught the basics of shooting and firearm safety in the comfort of your basement before being taken out to a range.
 
easyrider604 said:
Why Airguns?

1. Air is free, quiet and clean.

2. .177 pellets are usually 1/4 the cost of .22 LR ammo (per shot)

3. The qaulity, accuracy and craftsmanship in my FWB300S and Diana 45 is a notch or two above the average .22 or centerfire rifle/pistol, given the range limits of each type of weapon.

4. I like the idea of sailing, just as much as (perhaps a littl better) than power boating, for the same reason are No.1 above.

5. Trigger time is trigger time.
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its amazing how many people dont understand #5, i tell lots of people that its trigger time.

I think my airgun has helped made me a better pistol shooter. that and lots of practice on the range, but i noticed things shooting my airgun before shooting my 9mm .
 
Yes it is far cheaper for ammo.
The noise level is far less than a rimfire.
They are great for practice and introducing young people to shooting without fear of the gun.
You don't have to worry about the pellets carrying for a mile if you miss something, plus they won't do the damage a rimfire will do at a given distance if you do miss what you are shooting at.
You can get some darn nice quality air rifles or pistols depending on what you want to spend.
 
I seldom have time to go to the gun range, but most days I can find a few minutes to shoot my air pistols in the garage. It helps keep my shooting skills up.
 
I learned with one, still have the very rifle my dad taught me to shoot with when I was 6, and airguns are the only practical way to safely shoot inside so you get trigger time during the winter.
 
I've never in my wanderings come across real nice airguns, do you buy the $80 ones from the hardware store or do you buy the ones off hunting stores like Cabelas?
Not shooting during winter is killing me :(
 
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