Airgun Shooter

SMALL, BUT BEAUTIFUL

Handling an air pistol accurately can be tougher than shooting an air rifle. Some pistol shooters go for size, while others feel small is beautiful, so let’s open the matchbox and take a closer look inside.

A heavy rifle absorbs movement and because a springer recoils, some airgunners like the dampening effect of weight. Some target shooters even add lead inside their stocks to tip the scales even more. Air pistols are different. Too ungainly and the pistol will not allow adequate grip. My old fantastic and powerful BSA Scorpion was a combat-style two hands and hold on job for sure. If it’s a springer, you then have the recoil factor. Follow through, or

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