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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Max Michel 1911 BB pistol from Sig Sauer. Part 1 This report covers: Loading the CO2 cartridge Daisy BBs Sig BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Sig CO2 cartridge Blowback is heavy Trigger pull Overall evaluation Today we look at the velocity of the Sig Sauer Max Michel 1911 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana AR8 N-TEC air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Mega-blaster Baracuda Match 5.51mm heads Initial observations Baracuda Match 5.53mm heads JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy Bottom line? Listen up, kiddies, because I don’t often get a chance to do what I’m about to do today. I have found a … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Second-generation Benjamin Marauder in a synthetic stock. UTG Bubble Leveler scope: Part 1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 This report covers: What this is Bubble Leveler scope Today Some variables JSB Exact Kings The bottom line Trigger … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana AR8 N-TEC air rifle. Part 1 Cocking effort Slanted breech H&N Baracuda Match Air Arms domes RWS Superdomes Baracuda Match retest Trigger pull Recoil and vibration Evaluation so far Today we learn how powerful the .22-caliber Diana AR8 Professional Success air rifle is. This will also give … Read more
BBs vs. Pellets in a Single Action Face Off The last time I did a “BBs vs. Pellets” comparison I didn’t exactly have a perfectly level playing field. Both guns were Umarex semi-auto designs (the Beretta 92 FS and 92A1) but the 92 FS used an 8-shot rotary pellet magazine while the 92A1 was a … Read more
Re-experiencing the first blowback action in .177 caliber A little over 17 years ago, Umarex stunned the world of airgun with the introduction of the first ever blowback action semiautomatic air pistol. Up until that time air pistols that looked like semi-auto handguns did not have slides that moved, or in any way actually functioned … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Rockin’ Rat. This report covers: Knocked down Together in 3 minutes! Instructions Three minutes and done! Now what? Directions Why the Rockin’ Rat? Say hello to my little friend! I saw the Air Venturi Rockin’Rat target at the 2016 Pyramyd AIR Cup and asked to have one sent … Read more
