Hatsan Sortie is one pistol I cannot recommend at all. Had one and nothing but jams and issues. Some people have reported getting them operating sorta okay but never great.
Don't get mixed up in semi-auto and airguns unless you are ready to drop some coin. You really need to be near the $1000 range before you will see reliable semi auto. There is the Evanix Viper on the lower end - it is at least better than the Sortie - but it runs smooth for the most part. Next you are in Huben GK1 territory - this is really the semi auto pistol you want. LOTS of power on tap if desired or lower power and high shot count.
I get it - the money isn't there at the moment for the above, but I highly recommend you take pause on semi and do not get the Sortie. It will leave a sour taste in your mouth for the whole hobby and you'll be pissed you spent limited funs on a turd.
Go browse Pyramyd Air - their pistol selection I believe will cater best to you budget.
The Notos is a pistol which I think is a good beginner PCP. It is multi shot and pumpable.
Or get a Beeman P17. Used to be $33 - price has gone up to $46. One of the best cheap little pistols you'll ever shoot.
The Crossman 2240 XL is a fun CO2 pistol.
The Webley Nemesis is acutually a good CO2 pistol for around $120
The Reximex pistols are a good step up to the $4-500 range.
Just stay away from Hatsan. Their quality is pretty low and their qc is lower.
CT shooter, I wasn’t able to PM you.. is your TMPR still available?
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