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Hey everyone....been out of shooting (both powder burners and air guns) for the past few years. Getting back into it, and want to add a new air pistol to the stable, as I don't have any.

This would be for offhand shooting in the backyard, but I am an accuracy freak. Being backyard friendly is also a concern. I had a Kalibrgun Ocelot at one point, but it was way too loud for backyard use.

I do have an air tank, as I have a PCP rifle, but am debating between a PCP pistol or an SSP. These are the pistols I've got on my list so far in no particular order:

-Crosman 1701P
-Beeman P3
-Weihrauch HW75
-Airgun Technology Manul (but not sure I want to spend that kind of cash)

Any other pistols I should have on my list for consideration? The only stipulation is that I need to be able to mount a red-dot on it, as iron sights and my eyes do not get along.

Any input is greatly appreciated!
 
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txaggie929 said:
Hey everyone....been out of shooting (both powder burners and air guns) for the past few years. Getting back into it, and want to add a new air pistol to the stable, as I don't have any.

This would be for offhand shooting in the backyard, but I am an accuracy freak. Being backyard friendly is also a concern. I had a Kalibrgun Ocelot at one point, but it was way too loud for backyard use.

I do have an air tank, as I have a PCP rifle, but am debating between a PCP pistol or an SSP. These are the pistols I've got on my list so far in no particular order:

-Crosman 1701P
-Beeman P3
-Weihrauch HW45
-Airgun Technology Manul (but not sure I want to spend that kind of cash)

Any other pistols I should have on my list for consideration? The only stipulation is that I need to be able to mount a red-dot on it, as iron sights and my eyes do not get along.

Any input is greatly appreciated!
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What’s your budget? I have a P3 w/ a .22 extra barrel . I would part with it.
 
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Can't beat a 1701P. Pistol sized, accurate as anything at any price, easiest airgun on Earth to work on or soup-up, lots of shots per fill at factory power levels, triple that power level in 15 minutes by simply drilling the transfer port larger, easy scoping, very tunable, great owners manual, American made, ready parts availability, and it's a good looking pistol.

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txaggie929 said:
Hey everyone....been out of shooting (both powder burners and air guns) for the past few years. Getting back into it, and want to add a new air pistol to the stable, as I don't have any.

This would be for offhand shooting in the backyard, but I am an accuracy freak. Being backyard friendly is also a concern. I had a Kalibrgun Ocelot at one point, but it was way too loud for backyard use.

I do have an air tank, as I have a PCP rifle, but am debating between a PCP pistol or an SSP. These are the pistols I've got on my list so far in no particular order:

-Crosman 1701P
-Beeman P3
-Weihrauch HW45
-Airgun Technology Manul (but not sure I want to spend that kind of cash)

Any other pistols I should have on my list for consideration? The only stipulation is that I need to be able to mount a red-dot on it, as iron sights and my eyes do not get along.

Any input is greatly appreciated
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Consider an HW75, very accurate and a great trigger. I have a mini reflex sight on mine and love it.
 
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AirNGasman said:
Can't beat a 1701P. Pistol sized, accurate as anything at any price, easiest airgun on Earth to work on or soup-up, lots of shots per fill at factory power levels, triple that power level in 15 minutes by simply drilling the transfer port larger, easy scoping, very tunable, great owners manual, American made, ready parts availability, and it's a good looking pistol.

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Dang it now I want one
 
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Helmet said:
I'm not very familiar with the Crosman 1701P, Beeman P3 and Airgun Technology Manul, but I know the HW75, and it is a really nice pistol. If you want a SSP the HW75 is among the better. (y)
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If you can find one a IZH-46m for a SSP. Much easier to cock and load, trigger can be adjusted down into single digit ounce range, and excellent target sights. Downside is they are made in Russia, and hard to find now. For the money probably the best, and most accurate, really a truly match grade gun. I'm lucky I got two before all the embargo's hit.
 
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If you can find one a IZH-46m for a SSP. Much easier to cock and load, trigger can be adjusted down into single digit ounce range, and excellent target sights. Downside is they are made in Russia, and hard to find now. For the money probably the best, and most accurate, really a truly match grade gun. I'm lucky I got two before all the embargo's hit.
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Always liked those and heard good things, but I don't believe it has any way to mount a red dot sight on it. Unfortunately, my eyes no longer get along with iron sights.
 
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