CO2 Pistols

[cgseanp1]

I was in Big 5 the other day and noticed they had a pretty big selection of realistic looking BB/Pellet pistols. I think they had at least 10 different models, including a Berretta, Glock, even a huge Desert Eagle. Anyone have one of these? Are they fun to shoot? I was thinking about getting a few pellet trap targets and shooting them in the garage. I have a 2 car tandem garage with an extra 6 feet or so at the end for storage so it is pretty deep. Then again, if shooting a BB gun in the garage is illegal, I won't be doing it I still want one though because they look sweeet.

[5968]

I have one that I shoot in my garage. It is something to help pass the time while I am out there having a cigarette.

[caldude]

I have a Crosman and a Gamo airgun. The Gamo is a much more solid gun, but the Crosman uses an 8 pellet 'magazine', and is more fun to shoot. I shoot it in the garage when either it's too wet to go to the range, or I don't have the time.

Getting an airgun in the same style as a real firearm you may own, such as the Beretta or the M&P, can help with drills, such as drawing from a holster. Of course, you can do those drills with dry firing, but with an airgun you can see if you're really hitting what you think you're aiming at.

[cgseanp1]

I have a Crosman and a Gamo airgun. The Gamo is a much more solid gun, but the Crosman uses an 8 pellet 'magazine', and is more fun to shoot. I shoot it in the garage when either it's too wet to go to the range, or I don't have the time.

Getting an airgun in the same style as a real firearm you may own, such as the Beretta or the M&P, can help with drills, such as drawing from a holster. Of course, you can do those drills with dry firing, but with an airgun you can see if you're really hitting what you think you're aiming at.

That's what I was thinking. What is the FPS on your guns? It looks like the ones in Big 5 ranged from 300ish up to 425 for the Desert Eagle.

[Spiggy]

you were looking at the cheap selection of "soft-air" guns weren't you?

avoid those like the plague. Get something with quality, like a KWA M9 PTP

[cgseanp1]

I'm pretty sure I was looking at actual BB guns.

[Spiggy]

not at 300-400fps, that's pretty slow for a crosman or gamo

[cgseanp1]

Like this:

http://www.airgundepot.com/beretta-px4-storm.html

[Spiggy]

ah, I have one of these

http://www.airgundepot.com/eaa-drozd.html

I can't hit crap with it and it goes full auto every once in a while.
garage sale gun

[5968]

That's what I was thinking. What is the FPS on your guns? It looks like the ones in Big 5 ranged from 300ish up to 425 for the Desert Eagle.

IIRC mine is shooting at 400 fps.

[eccvets]

bb or airsoft?

[bigthaiboy]

I have the Crosman-made Walther CP-99 CO2 with 19rd BB magazine. An impulse buy at Big 5 a couple of years back. 50 bucks on sale. Shoots those copper-plated metal BBs out as fast as you can squeeze the trigger. They're fun for plinking at a telephone book in the garage.

Seems like a rubber seal or O-ring has gone on mine. The CO2 cartridge empties out after firing the first round. My guess is you're not meant to leave them loaded with a gas cartridge installed for extended periods of time.

[Trapper]

I have an old RWS 225 that fits in my Sig 229 holster and is quiet enough for practice in the garage. I haven't looked into the legality of shooting an airgun in the city limits, but with a large church and lots of traffic across the street, I always make sure the garage door is closed.

[Turbinator]

I'm always worried about the gas seals on these things, as thaiboy has shared. I've got an older Crosman that just won't hold CO2 any more, it'll work for a session but try leaving it overnight, forget it. I'm hesitant to invest / spend $50+ in a higher priced CO2 gun only to have it bleed out.

Anyone have one for longer than a year and still happy?

Turby

[Ballistic043]

with the cost of ammo now days, i think everyone should have at least one airsoft and pellet gun in the collection.

it is good training and fun without spending a load of money


as for seals on co2 guns. most valves rely on an O ring seal, usually cheap foreign rubber. these are the cause of most seal problems because the O rings can crack or tear. usually its because of temperature or chemicals coming into contact with the Seals and damaging them. so keep em lubed, with a silicone friendly non-petroleum based lubricant, and keep them maintained, used every few months or so. you do this and your gun will last alot longer.

http://www.waterfiltersonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=Dow-111-5-gram

you can additionally replace the valve O rings with buna or viton type, which are nearly impervious to temp and chemicals.