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NEWS FLASH SCOOP! "A giant leap for"... Pistol Field Target! (spy photo included)

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AirNGasman said:
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Having for some months heard rumblings (from a semi-reliable source 😂) about possible considerations from one of the top FT rifle manufacturers to produce a new field target pistol, I knew better than hold my breath that it would (ever) become reality. IT'S REALITY!

As the founder of Pistol Field Target, Extreme Pistol Field Target, and (possibly) Magnum Air Pistol Field Target (MapFT), suffice to say "I have friends in high places".:rolleyes: That being the case, I am able to now announce my undercover agent at Rapid Air Works just sent this photo of the prototype of their new FT/PFT/MapFT PISTOL! Matter of fact Jeff... I mean the deep-cover agent imbedded at RAW, texted the photo live from the Pyramid Air Cup; where RAW's new pistol is being unveiled to the public for the first time. WHOA!:oops:

Of course a phone conversation immediately ensued; whereupon I was able to extract some details. Naturally, I also provided some feedback and suggestions that apparently went right to the source; that being the owner of Rapid Air Works/Air Force Airguns who was over-hearing my conversations with J.C. ... I mean, Deep Cover Agent 007.

Somebody pinch me; I think I'm dreaming!

Some details, and my suggestions- 1) As I suggested when I first saw the RAW Micro Hunter, the pistol naturally evolved from that evolution of their rifles. 2) It falls within all AAFTA, EFT and MapFT dimension parameters. 3) Will be available in .177 and .22 calibers; possibly also in .20 and .25. 4) If so, that covers everything from AAFTA PFT, to Extreme PFT, to (as now conceived but not yet birthed) MapFT. Suffice to say the platform should be capable of the 30 foot pound MapFT power limit in .22 & .25 calibers. 4) Yes, the grip is as comfortable as it looks (and is SEXY!). 5) The bottle is an alloy, 210cc, 200 BAR bottle. I suggested also offering a carbon-fiber 300 BAR bottle. 6) Per all Pistol FT rules, the barrel is within the 15" limit. I suggested also offering the 8.?" Micro Hunter barrel for a more compact hunting pistol; think a .25 caliber, 30(+) foot pound air pistol! 7) Target price is under $2,000; perhaps much closer to $1.5K. 8) Although in my excitement I neglected to mention the obvious possibilities of modular design enabling easy caliber and configuration changes on a single platform, the RAW is a perfect platform for that. 9) This new pistol should appeal to any Pistol FT shooter, as well as many air pistol shooters not into FT. 10) It also expands air pistol hunting horizons.

From my perspective, for several reasons. A) Another great offering in a market segment pretty lean of offerings. B) A less expensive alternative to the very best field target pistol on Earth. C) A next-level FT and hunting air pistol. D) A production MapFT gun. E) Hence, removing a substantial obstacle to MapFT moving from conception to reality.

Happy(ER) Shooting,:D
Ron
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What’s keeping a person from building one right now?
I don’t mean to thrown water on every compact raw hitting the market. But to me it’s highly modify-able platform…especially by somebody with the skills of Motörhead.

Machine a custom short barrel for you hm…and ur set. Nobody wants the alum bottle anyway.
 
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corny said:
What’s keeping a person from building one right now?
I don’t mean to thrown water on every compact raw hitting the market. But to me it’s highly modify-able platform…especially by somebody with the skills of Motörhead.

Machine a custom short barrel for you hm…and ur set. Nobody wants the alum bottle anyway.
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In the AAFTA rules the FT game with pistols .. the established rule is NO GREATER than 3" bore center line to anything ahead of trigger guard. Small 200cc alloy bottle fits, Small ( whats out there ) CF bottles does not. MAX total barrel allowance 15", MAX Total oal 25"

Now honestly, there has not been a stock made for a Raw or Theoben PCP that meets the 3" fore end rule unless chopped on. All the alloy bottles 280cc or otherwise exceed 3" and can't see anyone outside of Ron ... lol, or myself chopping up a complete RAW rifle to make a FT pistol out of it :eek::eek:

Now enter the "Chassis" and small 200cc alloy bottle, sub 15" barrel ... yup a pistol spec in compliance to established AAFTA rules.
And a BIG NO thinking AAFTA rules will change to fit the Cancel culture or Karen whining to extend whats allowed ... IMO
 
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Motorhead said:
In the AAFTA rules the FT game with pistols .. the established rule is NO GREATER than 3" bore center line to anything ahead of trigger guard. Small 200cc alloy bottle fits, Small ( whats out there ) CF bottles does not. MAX total barrel allowance 15", MAX Total oal 25"

Now honestly, there has not been a stock made for a Raw or Theoben PCP that meets the 3" fore end rule unless chopped on. All the alloy bottles 280cc or otherwise exceed 3" and can't see anyone outside of Ron ... lol, or myself chopping up a complete RAW rifle to make a FT pistol out of it :eek::eek:

Now enter the "Chassis" and small 200cc alloy bottle, sub 15" barrel ... yup a pistol spec in compliance to established AAFTA rules.
And a BIG NO thinking AAFTA rules will change to fit the Cancel culture or Karen whining to extend whats allowed ... IMO
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All you need is a custom short barrel….they cost $150 as a blank
Buffer tube come off with one bolt….guess the bottle would be an issue if it’s to large
Can always revert back.
 
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corny said:
What’s keeping a person from building one right now?
I don’t mean to thrown water on every compact raw hitting the market. But to me it’s highly modify-able platform…especially by somebody with the skills of Motörhead.

Machine a custom short barrel for you hm…and ur set. Nobody wants the alum bottle anyway.
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Nothing.
 
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Motorhead said:
1st version, shorter barrel, simple grip in a HM receiver. Before Cameron left for AFRICA to shoot at the WFTF Worlds he was speaking with RAW and got a picture of this pistol @ 10 days ago or so after it was just assembled. IIRC this one being shown at PAC is a .20 cal as well ?

Damn sweet rig !!!
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ok so explain the barrel tip / red thing etc....
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scotton said:
Unless I missed a rules change, it's still 12x max. They now allow a scope higher than 12x, but it has to be set to 12x max.

This is what happens when you let a known degen write the rules.
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Motorhead was saying to not expect the 3" depth rule to change, even with "Karen whining to extend what's allowed."

I mentioned an example from Hunter class, rifle, where the "Karen whining to extend what's allowed" did indeed happen when the whiners got the scope power raised to 16x from 12x.

But yes, for pistol field target, I understand the scope magnification rules to be as you stated. At least for now, we'll see if any whining commences to get that change d too. 😉
 
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I've had a chance to spend time with the micro hunter. They graciously had me do some real world testing with it and we discussed how it could be better suited for us as ft/ pft shooters in a more modular platform for a multi purpose ft gun. Removal of factory butt stock is easy and it makes the carbine a legal pistol with a power adjustment.

I can't wait to play with one of the new renditions. For those going to the Pyramyd Air Cup, try it out!!
 
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Kerndtc said:
I've had a chance to spend time with the micro hunter. They graciously had me do some real world testing with it and we discussed how it could be better suited for us as ft/ pft shooters in a more modular platform for a multi purpose ft gun. Removal of factory butt stock is easy and it makes the carbine a legal pistol weight a power adjustment.

I can't wait to play with one of the new renditions. For those going to the Pyramyd Air Cup, try it out!!
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Heard you shot really well. Congrats
 
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