Cranfield Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 Does anyone have any recommendations for a small air pistol ? My local gunshop only has the "pro" stuff. I don,t want a target pistol, scope or anything elaborate. I would like a small, quiet pistol and cheap. It should be able to kill a rat at 15 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 I can't believe anyone would like to get within 15ft of a rat in the first place!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye-dick Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Probably opening myself up for abouse here but:- I have found air pistols to be inaccurate and under powerd I would not be confidant to be that close to a rat with such a wepon.... Sounds like .410 country to me or air rifle......why not a gas gun....you can borrow mine if you like... :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 DO NOT USE A 410 IN A FARM YARD!! I nearly had my own eye out using on of them on a farm yard floor it bounces off it like a ball. I shot a rat olny to hear the shot wiz passed my head a second later. But 410s are good in rubish pits that they dump farm waste in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 You can get a pistol called a crosman ratstopper its the same as a pistol but its got a stock fitted to it, but its got more than enough power to kill rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 I was considering a pistol purely on size. I will want to put it in my fishing bag, or coat pocket. Now thats difficult with a rifle. I,m still open to suggestions. A few of the isloated lakes that I fish have a very (un)healthy rat population. These vermin get very confident and come close, looking for bait, food etc. They soon run off if you reach for a catapult and a stone. But, if you sat there with a pistol on your knee........get the idea ? Dead-eye, Whats a "gas gun" ? Its not your paint-ball thingy , is it ? I want to kill the rat, not paint it .:( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye-dick Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 I don't have a "paint thingy" I've only been paintballing once. It is a pre-charged air rifle, much the same as a normal one, but not spring powerd ie. not noise/kick....... I would have thought your old war service revolver would have done.................from the Bowa war!!!!!!! :( They don't like it up 'em Mr Mannering :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 Are "pre-charged" air weapons quiet then ? Can you get "pre-charged " pistols. I was not in the Boer War, you cheeky chappie. :( I had a bad leg. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstopper Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 The best pistol for Ratting would have to be either the Sheridan EB20 its in .20 and kicks out 5+ft/lb so plently to kill a rat and at £105 not to bad price wise though does use CO2 carts which cost bout 70p each and last upto 40shots each. But if you want to go with the spring HW45 in either .177 or .22 its £150 and is really accurate and kick out 6ft/lbs and personally would recommend this to anyone. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 I think you should get a spring air pistol. They work just like a spring air gun by pulling a leaver or something no costs but the pellets. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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