Recommendations on light weight PCP air pistol .177

[w4yn]

Getting old ! 

Looking for a light weight PCP pistol (single shot fine) that I can use for practice. 

Just don't have muscle strength to get good hold on a heave target pistol.

Tim

 

[FrankinFairfield]

Crosman 1701P or 1720T..

 

[Bolero]

Forget PCP go CO2.......

Webley Nemesis, offers everything.....

Crosman 2300T

Diana Airbug

Crosman 2300S, A little extra money but better barrel, otherwise same as 2300T.....

Look them up on Pyaramyd Air ........

How old are you.....?

 

[JohnnyPDX]

Artemis PP700 S-A

 

[Deacon_Blues]

For 10 meter shooting the Hammerli AP-20 cannot be beat for low weight, and low cost. It is relatively inexpensive (in the 10 meter world) as well. We have two, that our grandchildren use. The grip can be adjusted for left/right and will fit an adult hand. The best price is at Champions Choice- roughly $700.



Photo of the AP-20 on the line at Camp Perry, being shot by a 11 year old new shooter.

 

[w4yn]

I am 74

Tim

 

[w4yn]

The AP20 is what I would go for if I was shooting matches again. The Crossman looks more like what I need to practicing off hand in basement.



Tim

 

[w4yn]

Any thoughts on Diana Bandit PCP Air Pistol?

Tim

 

[Bolero]

Not familar with the PCP'S however anything Diana makes is excellent...

The Crossman 2300T or S model both have excellent Iron sights and also an 11mm Dovetail for a Red Dot, I use a Red Dot and a TKO suppresor for my 8 meter Basement shooting...

I'm 79 and have tried almost all the Airgun Pistols and Revolvers and have Settled on the ones I have recommended...

Accuracy will be the same for PCP or CO2, I went CO2 because I didn't want to spend the extra $$$$$ for Compressor and Fittings.....

 

[w4yn]

I have some older Diana springer pistols and rifles. all very good. I already have 4500psi compressor and CF tanks. Just easier for me to use PCP.

I see Crossman Silhouette PCP Air Pistol also might be a choice.

Thanks 

 

[biohazardman]

Not familar with the PCP'S however anything Diana makes is excellent...

The Crossman 2300T or S model both have excellent Iron sights and also an 11mm Dovetail for a Red Dot, I use a Red Dot and a TKO suppresor for my 8 meter Basement shooting...

I'm 79 and have tried almost all the Airgun Pistols and Revolvers and have Settled on the ones I have recommended...

Accuracy will be the same for PCP or CO2, I went CO2 because I didn't want to spend the extra $$$$$ for Compressor and Fittings.....

Diana does not make the Bandit it is made in China and rebadged as half of the airguns in the world are these days. I like the Crosman guns lightweight and simple and they come in a variety of flavors as well.

 

[MikeVV]

Actual "target" pistols are NOT heavy. They are pretty much flyweights. While they do have weights that you "can" add to them, you do not have to add these weights to shoot well.

The Steyr LP50 is a very nice gun. 5 shot repeater, not heavy, extremely accurate.

Mike

 

[Bolero]

Not PCP, My CO2's..., the Webley Nemesis with all the extras, Red Dot, Laser, Suppressor and removable Magazine for Multi-Shot use.....

My Crosman 2300T Scoped up with A 4X and Suppressor...

 

[Bolero]

Here also my Diana Airbug with Red Dot sitting on a Picatinny...

 

[w4yn]

I may need to go to red dot , my eyes are not what they used to be!

Tim

 

[FrankinFairfield]

I am a youngster: 75



IZH46m

Diana 6m

2300S

1720T

P17

 

[boscoebrea]

Tell you why I think the Crossman 1701 in perfect,it is light ,very accurate, can get a lot of shots and is hand pump friendly.

I have most of all the pistols mentioned,one problem is BALANCE....which I feel is very important for offhand shooting....remember a great balance...also remember a red dot or scope should not negate the balance.... more the length of barrel may through the balance off..

Also Crossman Co2 pistol may be the way to go....What about loudness,it is easier for me to shoot a quieter pistol.....

Balance, weight,loudness....accuracy,parts,Easy fill....Fit,parts ,custom grips...etc.....how hard is it to load.....all are factors...

A say get a cheaper Crosman CO2 pistol to start with....get custom grips,whatever sights work for you=Not out of too much money and it is a great start.....

 

[SteveV]

yep

 

[AirNGasman]

I've only owned and tested a few hundred air pistols, but in my opinion the Crosman 1701P shoots rings around anything anywhere near its price range.

 

[milehigh]

I have some older Diana springer pistols and rifles. all very good. I already have 4500psi compressor and CF tanks. Just easier for me to use PCP Air Pistols .