Interested into getting a pcp pistol
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ThomasT
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Hello @ontargetnow!
You should get a lot of folks giving you some good advice but it would help if you could tell us a bit more about your requirements.
1) Caliber
2) Paper targets or pesting
3) Distance you plan to shoot most
4) And a budget always helps
I enjoy shooting my pistols as much and maybe more than my rifles.
ThomasT
You should get a lot of folks giving you some good advice but it would help if you could tell us a bit more about your requirements.
1) Caliber
2) Paper targets or pesting
3) Distance you plan to shoot most
4) And a budget always helps
I enjoy shooting my pistols as much and maybe more than my rifles.
ThomasT
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Unless you want an entirely unwieldy pistol, you generally can have shot count or power, but not both. I have a regulated PCP pistol that is fairly compact, but it only puts out 6 fpe. Great for small game coup-de-grace or shots inside 10 yards.
The parameters that Thomas laid out will help you get better suggestions.
The parameters that Thomas laid out will help you get better suggestions.
May I also add that with pesting, shot count per fill may not be terribly important. If you wanted to compete in timed competitions where lots of shots are expected, then shot count becomes paramount. You can find a number of pistols in the 12 foot pound range within your budget.
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I'll say right the now the two top pistols available at the top of your price range are the Ataman AP16 and the Weihrauch HW44. Both will yield about 20 shots in the 12-14 fpe range. Getting the AP16 in .177 is impossible in the US and you will need to order from Krale.
The remainder of the viable pistols are more in the $200-$250 range and can be hit or miss on accuracy, but nice if you get a good one.
There is the Benjamin Marauder Pistol (PROD) but it's kinda large and hard to shoot off hand.
The remainder of the viable pistols are more in the $200-$250 range and can be hit or miss on accuracy, but nice if you get a good one.
There is the Benjamin Marauder Pistol (PROD) but it's kinda large and hard to shoot off hand.
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Way below your budget and a good shooter. I know this one is .22, but if you give Wes a call or send him an email, I'm betting he would build it to your specs. He can taylor caliber, power, and shot count to your needs.
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ThomasT
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Hello again @ontargetnow!
With that budget it opens the door for quite a few pistols in the $350 to $550 range leaving you funds for the accessories needed and a air cooled Air Compressor.
May I suggest that you look at several dealer web sites and read all the specifications on those Pistols that interest you the most. Then ask the forum members who own those ( more than one ) pistols for some advice.
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Hello @ontargetnow!
Here is a photo of the Karle page on PCP .177 cal pistols.
Also what @EdinGa suggested.
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Here is a photo of the Karle page on PCP .177 cal pistols.
Also what @EdinGa suggested.
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Hello @ontargetnow!
I figured more people would have shared their pistol photos with you by now. OK here are a few of my Diana Bandit .177 caliber and I get 20-plus shots per fill at 719fps: 1) with a Red Dot sight and very accurate within 25 yards. 2) with a Hawke 3-12x40 scope deadly out to 25 yards. 3) Target that I shot at 20 yards.
Hope this will help some.
ThomasT
I figured more people would have shared their pistol photos with you by now. OK here are a few of my Diana Bandit .177 caliber and I get 20-plus shots per fill at 719fps: 1) with a Red Dot sight and very accurate within 25 yards. 2) with a Hawke 3-12x40 scope deadly out to 25 yards. 3) Target that I shot at 20 yards.
Hope this will help some.
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Nice shooting!
That $1000 was just for the pistol. I have a compressor and tank already. Scope and rings would be more.
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Can find the HW44 for about a grand at Airguns of Arizona if you watch for sales. It's a shooter. I hand pump mine. Only 20 strokes.
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Crosman 1720,more shots 1701, Benjamin Prod all better for under $500 and easy to hand pump.
The Snow Peak 750 is ok as is the Diana chase repeater but not as good or accurate as the first 3 I mentioned...
I have all of them. Again Benjamin Marauder pistol,.22 repeater has a lot of custom parts available,also have a Prod made into a carbine...check all testimonials from a variety of online sources.
The Crosman and Benjamin pistols are around $350-$450..plus hand pump another $100 or so.
The Snow Peak 750 is ok as is the Diana chase repeater but not as good or accurate as the first 3 I mentioned...
I have all of them. Again Benjamin Marauder pistol,.22 repeater has a lot of custom parts available,also have a Prod made into a carbine...check all testimonials from a variety of online sources.
The Crosman and Benjamin pistols are around $350-$450..plus hand pump another $100 or so.
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https://www.edgunwest.com/store/edg...un-leshiy-generation-2-with-electronic-gauge/ A little bit over your price range but it comes with a case. It's short enough to be considered a hand gun but does have a stock that holds the air.
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I had forgotten about the Artemis PP700 mentioned above. If you don't mind single shot I've read many posts about how nice a pistol it is. It is a clone of the Kalibrgun Ocelot.
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Also, although it seems a little clunky to me as a pistol, the Brocock Atomic XR should be mentioned.
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