Air Pistols

Air Pistols

We stock a range of air pistols from the traditional spring powered, break barreled .177 / .22 pistol to the CO2 / Gas replicas that fire pellets, 4.5mm steel BBs or even 6mm plastic BBs (more commonly known as airsoft guns)
 

**Some of these pistols are highly realistic so you must extremely careful when and where you use them so as not to cause undue distress or concern to members of the public. If you are seen running around in a public place with any of these you are liable to get  in a very serious situation with the Police and possibly even shot!**

Air pistols can't be sent 'mail order' but they can be delivered to your local RFD subject to a fee. Or they can be collected in store. Please contact us for details.


 


Spring Powered / Gas Ram

Spring Powered / Gas Ram

Spring-piston guns operate by means of a coiled steel spring-loaded piston contained within a compression chamber, and separate from the barrel. Cocking the gun causes the piston assembly to compress the spring until the rear of the piston engages the sear. The act of pulling the trigger releases the sear and allows the spring to decompress, pushing the piston forward, thereby compressing the air in the chamber directly behind the pellet. Once the air pressure has risen enough to overcome any static friction and/or barrel restriction holding the pellet, the pellet moves forward, propelled by an expanding column of air.

CO2

CO2

Most CO2 guns use a disposable capsule / cartridge, that is purchased often pre-filled with pressurized carbon dioxide, although some, usually more expensive models, use larger refillable CO2 reservoirs like those typically used with paintball markers. CO2 guns, like compressed air guns, offer power for repeated shots in a compact package without the need for complex cocking or filling mechanisms. The ability to store power for repeated shots also means faster shooting. Most CO2 powered guns are relatively inexpensive, and there are a few precision target guns available that use CO2.

Pneumatic

Pneumatic

Pneumatic air guns utilize compressed air as the source of energy to propel the projectile. Single-stroke and multi-stroke guns utilize an on board pump to pressurize the air in a reservoir. This design, having no significant movement of heavy mechanical parts during the firing cycle, produces lower recoil. Variable power can be achieved through this process on multi-pump pistols, and the user can adapt the power level for longer range shooting.

PCP

PCP

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Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air guns are usually filled by decanting from an air reservoir, such as a diving cylinder or by charging directly with a stirrup pump. Because of the need for cylinders or charging systems, PCP guns have higher initial costs but much lower operating costs when compared to CO2 guns. PCP guns have very low recoil and can fire many shots per charge. PCP guns are very popular in the UK and Europe because of their accuracy and ease of use. They are widely used in the sport of Field Target shooting as well as hunting, and are usually fitted with telescopic sights.