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by B.B. Pelletier This is the story of a boy who loved guns. He really loved airguns, but he wouldn’t find that out for many more years to come. This is a long story, so I’ll make it two parts. Even then, it will seem long. But I know this kind of stuff is right … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This report is specifically for Mannish, a reader from Mumbai. But I imagine we have many readers who might like to know the same things. How does a precharged pneumatic (PCP) airgun work? First, let’s describe the differences between a PCP and a multi-pump pneumatic. A multi-pump is a gun that one … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier H&K’s big USP BB pistol is a heavyweight. Here is another BB pistol that copies a firearm design, only this one is branded by the manufacturer. The H&K USP BB pistol is a BB-caliber version of the firearm–not just a copy. That means if you collect H&K pistols, this one belongs in … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier A big powerful air pistol may be just the thing to get your juices flowing. Good morning everyone. I’m flying to New York today for another week of filming for the new TV show. I’ll be back next Thursday. Edith will watch the blog, and we’d sure appreciate any help you guys … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This .22 NPSS finished well in the accuracy test. Part 1 Part 2 Well, the results are in! The Crosman Nitro Piston Short Stroke is a winner! But there are some things you need to know. First, The scope we all wondered about performed fine. It proved to be clear, sharp and … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Today, I’ll test the velocity of the Gamo Extreme CO2. Remember, this is a .22 caliber repeater, and Gamo lists it as a 700 f.p.s. gun. Of course, that velocity represents the fastest they expect it to go, and it will only do that with lightweight pellets. I installed the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I know I’ve mentioned these pistols before, but I cannot find any report on them. The other day, I wanted to send a link to a reader who asked about them, and was surprised to see I hadn’t done a full report. Then, before I could even say that in a reply, … Read more
