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by Brian Lafferty
Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 10 Meter Air Pistol Choices
Replies: 26
Views: 6789

I fill my P-11 from a scuba tank that lasts me months. The scuba shop owner is a life long archer, so we always have an interesting discussion. Sometimes he charges me $3-$5 for a tank fill, sometimes not. Maybe it depends on the quality of my conversation on any given visit. I've been doing postal ...
by Brian Lafferty
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 10 Meter Air Pistol Choices
Replies: 26
Views: 6789

Thanks for all the useful information. I'm going to try ordering a LH P-44 grip and sight extender (required when using the P-44 grip) for my P-11 Piccolo. That will give me a a longer sighting distance akin to most manufacturer's compact pistols.
by Brian Lafferty
Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:59 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question
Replies: 16
Views: 3357

Brian; Perhaps. If you're buying a P44 grip new, then you might definitely benefit from buying a new pistol with a LH grip. I was lucky enough to find a large RH P44 grip, lightly used, on egun for a screaming price. So for me, there was no price advantage to getting a new pistol. Plus, I don't thi...
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 10 Meter Air Pistol Choices
Replies: 26
Views: 6789

joel wrote:The Hammerli AP40 is less expensive and would make an excellent first air pistol. It is also superior to the ones on your list.

Joel
Who carries them here in the US? Larry's has some Hammerli. Bennelli Kite could be a choice, too.
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 10 Meter Air Pistol Choices
Replies: 26
Views: 6789

10 Meter Air Pistol Choices

If you've had experience with any of these pistols I'd like very much to here your negsative comments about them to factor into my decisdion making process. Please do not recommend a used pistol as I do no want to buy a used pistol. I will also be looking for a large LH grip. Thanks. Gehman GP1 FAS ...
by Brian Lafferty
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question
Replies: 16
Views: 3357

Brian; Perhaps. If you're buying a P44 grip new, then you might definitely benefit from buying a new pistol with a LH grip. I was lucky enough to find a large RH P44 grip, lightly used, on egun for a screaming price. So for me, there was no price advantage to getting a new pistol. Plus, I don't thi...
by Brian Lafferty
Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question
Replies: 16
Views: 3357

Brian; The answer to your question is both yes and no. The P44 grip will fit, but the P11 rear sight will conflict with ridges on the P44 grip. There are two solutions to this. One is to dremel your grip. The second is to get the FWB adapter which moves the P11 sight far enough back so that it fits...
by Brian Lafferty
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:05 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question
Replies: 16
Views: 3357

Looking at some online German dealers, it appears the P-11 and P-44 use the same grips, but that the P-11 requires a rear sight extension. Anyone know where I might find a large left handed P-44 grip and extension here in the US---or Canada?
Thanks in advance.
by Brian Lafferty
Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question
Replies: 16
Views: 3357

FWB P-11 Piccolo Grip Question

I have this pistol and love it. I have put P-44 rails and weights on it and it appears that in general the P-11 is P-44 compatible.

Question. Are P-44 grips compatible with the P-11. I would like to put a P-44 LH large grip on my P-11 if it will fit. Thanks in advance for any info.
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Re-Entering .22 Rifle Competition
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Re: Re-entering .22 competition

Back in the day, my Winchester 52C would beat out any and all comers. I still use that same rifle today, more than half a century later. Our PBC club had several Remington Targetmaster rifles that were quite nice. I'm also having a flashback to the government discounted ammo we used to get from a C...
by Brian Lafferty
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Re-Entering .22 Rifle Competition
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

For just having fun your Mossberg would be fine. For serious competition you will need an upgrade. I am not saying you need to go drop $3500+ on a brand new top of the line Anschutz, Walther or FWB but you will need something that is a more developed and refined target rifle. The new gear, so long ...
by Brian Lafferty
Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Re-Entering .22 Rifle Competition
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Re-Entering .22 Rifle Competition

Back in my youth I shot 50ft with the Police Boys Club on Long Island. Didn't shoot much after college. My 14 yo daughter, all on her own, wants to get into .22 rifle. It's no problem getting her involved in that. So here's my question: I would like to get into 50m prone shooting. I still have my Mo...
by Brian Lafferty
Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Source for FWB P11 Piccolo Air Cylinders
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

Just heard from FWB. Can purchase it from them direct. Delivery by air in one week. Cost $187 delivered.
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Source for FWB P11 Piccolo Air Cylinders
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

There's not much feedback on that pistol. How do you like it? Mini-review, please. BTW Is that a Polish name? I like the pistol very much. I had purchased an Alfa Proj from Pyramyd Air about 6 weeks ago. Liked that until the regulator went bad after around 800 rds. Kind of funny. A few shots would ...
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Source for FWB P11 Piccolo Air Cylinders
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

#1texan wrote:Try Neal Stepp at ISS 817-595-2090
Thanks. I sent him an email. Neil is making direct inquires of FWB. I appreciate his quick response and your recommendation.
by Brian Lafferty
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Source for FWB P11 Piccolo Air Cylinders
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

Source for FWB P11 Piccolo Air Cylinders

I have the FWB Piccolo and need an extra air cylinder. Does anyone know of a US or Canadian supplier having these in stock. I have tried Pilk Guns and Pyramydair with no luck.

Thanks.