Air Pistols

Gun Test: Daystate Saxon

Daystate’s medieval-themed rifle offers style, features and performance, but as Mike Morton finds out, you’ll have to pay a king’s ransom if you want one

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Compressor Test: Omega AirCharger AC-1a

Filling a PCP has never been easier thanks to the Omega AirCharger AC-1a compressor – but it’s going to put a bit of pressure on your wallet as well as your cylinder, as Mike Morton explains

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4 of the best pistols

When you’re looking for a good all-round handgun, it’s necessary to pin down a pointable pistol that delivers accuracy, reliability, full-power and fun. Power’s important – the UK legal limit is 6 foot pounds – because it means you can test your marksmanship with more accuracy at longer ranges…

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How to make a spring compressor

Nick Stanning walks you through the process of making a spring compressor…

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The Gun Test: Weihrauch HW 44

A high-quality fast-fire pistol sounds like a gun with niche appeal, but the airgun community has gone mad for Weihrauch’s new HW 44. Mat Manning takes the fist‑sized PCP onto the range…

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The Gun Test: Mosin-Nagant M44 Carbine

Mike Morton prepares to storm the Reichstag – or at least his back garden – with AirForceOne’s BB-firing Second World War-themed Mosin-Nagant M44 Carbine… Key Specs Manufacturer: AirForceOne UK distributor: The Shooting Party Price: £399 Action type: Bolt-action Calibre: .177

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6 Must-have airgun kit accessories

We don’t know about you, but there are never enough accessories for our airguns, so to save you the trouble of scouring around the internet yourself we’ve rounded up essential pieces of kit to add to your ever growing list

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First Impressions: FX Crown hunting rifle

The Jewel in FX’s Crown? Editor Mike Morton takes a close look at the Swedish airgun company’s ambitious and feature-packed new hunting rifle… Key Specs Barrel: Smooth Twist X Power Adjusters: Two Regulator: Externally adjustable Noise Reduction: Shrouded barrel Magazine

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How to choose a gun for a junior

It’s important to introduce youngsters to shooting, but many airguns are too heavy to handle. Stick to some basic rules, however, and you can find the right model… 1. Age & Safety Let’s start with safety. It is perfectly legal to

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How to make a spring compressor

Nick Stanning is a fan of spring-powered rifles, give them a go by following his helpful step-by-step guide to creating a spring compressor. 1. Safety first An air rifle mainspring is quite powerful, and may be under tension even when

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