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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
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: First test Second test Third test Back to JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy Cocking effort Trigger pull Recoil and firing behavior Evaluation I’m moving right along on this report because there has been tremendous interest in the Walther Parrus with wood stock. Remember, the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 The Benjamin Maximus. This report covers: Texas Airgun Show Pyramyd AIR Cup Am I done? My thoughts Readers’ thoughts Crosman Premier Copper Magnum Baracuda Match 4.53mm head Does sorting help? RWS Superdomes JSB Exact 8.44-grain pellets The trigger … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Schofield BB revolver. This report covers: The test ASG Blaster BBs Air Venturi Copper-Plated Steel BBs H&N Smart Shot lead BBs Center aim What to make of all of this? Evaluation Today is accuracy day for the Schofield Number 3 BB revolver. Lots of … Read more
The Choice Between Steel and Lead with Two Exceptional Umarex Beretta Models I have a certain default I established years ago when I began writing about the use of airguns for firearms training, and one specific model has come up more often in my articles than almost any other air pistol, the Umarex Beretta Model … Read more
