Need help choosing a 10M PCP Pistol, New -vs -Used

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bzizzi373
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Need help choosing a 10M PCP Pistol, New -vs -Used

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Got the bug to get a HQ PCP Pistol, FWB P44, Steyr LP2, Morini, you get the picture. Have range set up in basement but only shootinc Crosman 2240.
I want a really good pistol !! I did find a used Steyr LP1 for $1400 and a FWB P44 for $1500, thoughts ?? Can get a new LP2 for $1650......
Rover
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Post by Rover »

Here you go...

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Don't like it? Look on the Classified here.

For your use, I'd buy a FWB65 and save a bundle.
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Re: Need help choosing a 10M PCP Pistol, New -vs -Used

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bzizzi373 wrote:Got the bug to get a HQ PCP Pistol, FWB P44, Steyr LP2, Morini, you get the picture. Have range set up in basement but only shootinc Crosman 2240.
I want a really good pistol !! I did find a used Steyr LP1 for $1400 and a FWB P44 for $1500, thoughts ?? Can get a new LP2 for $1650......
The answer is to buy what fits you and feels best. The LP10 has a recoil compensator which the LP2 doesn't have. I suspect the LP1 doesn't either but I don't know.

My advice is to go try a few before buying anything.

Rob.
paw080
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Post by paw080 »

Hi bzizzi373, I think that LP1 is about $600 over priced.
best of luck;

Tony
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Post by Misny »

The most popular air pistols for serious competition seem to be the Steyr and Morini. I would choose a pre-compressed air pistol rather than a single stroke pneumatic or CO2, if you are going to shoot competition. If you get a pre-compressed pneumatic, you will have to consider that you will need a scuba tank or manual pump to fill the cylinders. The scuba tank is the best option, because the air is dry.

I have had very good luck with used guns and air pistols. A good used gun can save you a lot of money.
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