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Not the Sound of Silence A reader recently asked about the Air Venturi faux suppressor for the threaded barrel Sig Sauer P226 ASP semi-auto air pistol, and if it either increased velocity or accuracy since it extends the length of the barrel. The answer is no, but to understand why, you need to know a little … Read more
Tactical Air Rifles and Optics This model of the Sig Sauer MCX tactical air rifle is based on the military version with noise suppressor and solid shoulder stock (which is used to house the 88 gram CO2 cylinder). To match it with the actual 5.56mm military version I have also equipped it with the Sig … Read more
Two Gun Lawman While most men preferred, or could only afford to carry one handgun or rifle, others chose to wear a brace of pistols around their waist. Outlaw Jesse James famously wore a pair of S&W single action topbreaks, while his brother Frank preferred two 1875 Remington .44-40s. Legendary pistolero and lawman James Butler “Wild … Read more
Narrowing Down the List to My Personal Best With 15 years of testing air pistols under my belt (that’s a lot of 12 gram CO2 cartridges!), my favorite guns keep changing from year to year with improvements in design, construction, and most of all authentic operation. Test guns come and go with regularity, some interesting, … Read more
The Original Skill Set Trainer 16 Years Later Back in 2000 Umarex unveiled an innovative air pistol design, the Walther CP99 pellet gun. There was nothing new about pellet guns, or Walther airguns, but this airgun had a mission, it was as physically close in detail and basic handling as the 9mm Walther P99 being … Read more
After more than 15 years this is still the top 8-shot 4.5mm target pistol There’s an old belief that if you do things right the first time you don’t have to do them over again. A little more than 15 years ago Umarex and Walther did something absolutely right called the CP88, and it is … Read more
Pellets Downrange from the Shortest Barreled CO2 Wheelgun on the Market I have always liked short barreled revolvers and have carried them for more than 30 years so that makes the ASG Dan Wesson 2-1/2 inch snub nose 4.5mm model a very desirable airgun. I’m sure this is the same for many of you who have carried … Read more
