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| JimmySparks |
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Hi everyone, this is my first (maybe second post) and am looking for some advice.
I want a .177 cal air pistol to take with me to my hunting camp. This will be used just for plinking during my down time or for taking out a mouse or two at our camp. I want a small quality pistol that is easy to carry and no CO2. I really like the Wembley Tempest but was wondering if you had experience with it or would recommend another.
Great forums by the way!
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| Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:21 am |
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| Robw |
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| A Crosman 1377 comes to mind. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:58 pm |
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| JimmySparks |
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| Robw wrote: |
| A Crosman 1377 comes to mind. |
Yea, it is a good gun, I had it a long time ago. I was looking for something a bit smaller.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:55 pm |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:01 am |
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I don't own one, but the Webley guns have a long-standing positive reputation.
The P17 has a large frame, but not nearly as long as the 1377. A lot like a baby eagle. Don't be put off by the $40 price tag - it's a lot of gun for the money. The P17 is a Chinese clone of the German HW40 (Beeman P3), which costs $200 more. I'm sure the German gun is better quality, but I doubt it has $200 more accuracy or power. My Marksman 2004 (earlier name for the P17) is several years old now, and works great.
It's about as accurate as my Crosman 2240. If you use the rule of thumb of one F.P.E. per pound of animal, the P17's 3 F.P.E. will kill up to a 3 pound mouse.
It's the gun I take travelling. Stick it in a soft-sided pistol case with a tin of pellets and you're all set. |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:22 pm |
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| JimmySparks |
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| Slavia wrote: |
I don't own one, but the Webley guns have a long-standing positive reputation.
The P17 has a large frame, but not nearly as long as the 1377. A lot like a baby eagle. Don't be put off by the $40 price tag - it's a lot of gun for the money. The P17 is a Chinese clone of the German HW40 (Beeman P3), which costs $200 more. I'm sure the German gun is better quality, but I doubt it has $200 more accuracy or power. My Marksman 2004 (earlier name for the P17) is several years old now, and works great.
It's about as accurate as my Crosman 2240. If you use the rule of thumb of one F.P.E. per pound of animal, the P17's 3 F.P.E. will kill up to a 3 pound mouse.
It's the gun I take travelling. Stick it in a soft-sided pistol case with a tin of pellets and you're all set. |
Ok cool, I did not realize the Crosman 2240 was a pump. I like Crosman and have always liked their quality. Ok, so its a toss up between the Crosman 2240 and the Webley. I know there is a huge price difference. So you are happy with the 2240? |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:36 pm |
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Ok cool, I did not realize the Crosman 2240 was a pump. I like Crosman and have always liked their quality. Ok, so its a toss up between the Crosman 2240 and the Webley. I know there is a huge price difference. So you are happy with the 2240?[/quote]
Actually the 2240 is powered by CO².
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Crosman_2240/221 |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:02 pm |
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| JimmySparks |
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Hmmm, ok - looks like I am going with the Webley then. Its not like I am picking it up tomorrow, so I have time to do some more searching around.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:15 am |
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Yeah, taking your time and researching before buying is
usually the best way to go. |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:36 pm |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:58 pm |
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| That is a BB-only gun, and VERY low-power- you won't be hitting anything beyond 5 yards and it won't kill mice- look at something that shoots pellets and can at least get to 400fps. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:57 am |
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Its made by the same people who make the Dan Wessen BB series of guns. Very well made and fully working but the accuracy is some thing to be desired
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:29 pm |
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| JimmySparks |
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| I hear you. But it is just so cool looking. Ok so then I need 2, this one for looks and another for total functionality! |
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| | | | | | | | | Hello from New York | | | | | |
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| kbcesq315 |
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| Hell: My Name is Kevin and I am new to this site. I enjoy all aspects of airgunning |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:13 pm |
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| Dink |
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| JimmySparks wrote: |
Hi everyone, this is my first (maybe second post) and am looking for some advice.
I want a .177 cal air pistol to take with me to my hunting camp. This will be used just for plinking during my down time or for taking out a mouse or two at our camp. I want a small quality pistol that is easy to carry and no CO2. I really like the Wembley Tempest but was wondering if you had experience with it or would recommend another.
Great forums by the way!
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Wow, a hello, help me, no I don't read proper way to post, it's all about what I wan't and hell no I am not going to look it up myself. Great forum by the way, not that I have explored it. This was in introduce yourself area!!!!!!   |
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