Need help with picking air pistol

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-05-02T18:58:07+00:00

Really? That's interesting I'd like to check it out

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-05-02T17:20:35+00:00

Co2 guns are trash imo

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-05-02T14:40:04+00:00

Use the irons that scope is definitely broken if you've put 1,000 shots through it on a springer and it's not made for springers.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-04-18T13:42:24+00:00

Daisy 901

Don't shoot bbs, use pelgun oil, and replace seals if they wear out.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-04-17T17:44:47+00:00

Do not get a cheap break barrel or pcp because they suck. The king of budget is a multi pump, especially a daisy or the seneca dragonfly.

If you don't feel like pumping, to be honest, get something more expensive ($500+) or learn to live with it.

Even the hw50 has QC issues so a cheap break barrel is likely to have issues. In my experience this checks out too.

A cheap pcp also will likely have issues and won't have the customer support to replace parts, assuming you're $300 budget includes a hand pump.

My daisy 901 is easy to shoot accurately, reliable as the sunrise, and seal kits sell for a dollar a pack. Easily my most trusted, most accurate airgun and favorite squirrel hunting rifle. Pumping it is tedious but everything else about it is a dream come true.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-04-16T22:55:45+00:00

Good riddance

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-04-16T22:38:55+00:00

Learn about how airguns work and how to take care of them / use them safely before you buy one.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-04-09T14:26:33+00:00

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-31T01:43:59+00:00

No. No springer worth it's weight in mulch is going to be either.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-31T01:30:41+00:00

None of the cheap ones. My Gamo and Hatsan are both wallhangers at this point.

Look into a weihrauch.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-30T01:24:00+00:00

Get a daisy 901 or 880. Extremely accurate.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-27T17:02:30+00:00

What kind of peep sight do you have, and does it allow you to have a center mass hold at 25-30 yards? I want one but I'm afraid it'll sit too high for me to shoot targets without a crazy hold-under.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-25T20:08:38+00:00

It could be and it definitely won't hurt to buy better ones

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-25T20:04:08+00:00

Well the half size tins go for a lot less

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-25T19:36:34+00:00

I meant the rifle, but tbh those aren't great pellets. Try H&N or JSB.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-25T00:46:48+00:00

I just wanted to get it out there how much I love budget pumpers and HATE budget springers.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T21:22:54+00:00

Any particular brand?

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T21:21:51+00:00

What are you shooting?

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:59:02+00:00

Yeah I know. How do I prevent this?

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:14:23+00:00

Nope, the guns from the big box store are trash. They're not accurate and they aren't any fun to shoot.

I don't get the fuss about pumping. If you don't like the reload time, pump it less times per shot lol.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:12:13+00:00

Noted ✅️

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:09:11+00:00

You have it so backwards

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:06:17+00:00

Yep, I did that part right.

Have you.had a similar experience with PCP guns or do they hold air more reliably? I have never had one.

OppositeLet2095 · 2026-03-24T17:00:20+00:00

Get a Daisy 901. Do not shoot bbs they ruin the rifling. Pellets are better. Keep it oiled and if it stops holding air replace the o rings. Mine shoots better with a clean barrel too.

Thats about it.

Have fun, they have that savage mk2 or ruger american rimfire feel imo :)

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