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by dogloose
Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Pistol loudness question for backyard shooting
Replies: 26
Views: 8838

Thanks for that first hand (first-ear?) account. Your opinion of relative loudness is very helpful and exactly what I was hoping for. I've considered the Walther as a candidate and this additional report further solidifies its place on the list. I appreciate your input.
by dogloose
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Pistol loudness question for backyard shooting
Replies: 26
Views: 8838

Thanks Gerard. I also have a silent pellet trap that I built and filled with duct seal. Targets can be suspended in front and all the impact noise is eliminated. At this point I haven't considered doing anything in particular to dampen the sound of the pistol... just trying to determine if any parti...
by dogloose
Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Pistol loudness question for backyard shooting
Replies: 26
Views: 8838

Air Pistol loudness question for backyard shooting

Can anyone rate the relative "loudness" of the top air pistols - Steyr, Morini, Walther, FWB? Are compacts louder than full-size? What about a Walther LP400 Aluminum vs Carbon? I shoot my air rifles and pistols in my backyard with no problem disturbing the neighbors. But the guns I shoot a...
by dogloose
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Explain steps to fill FWB P44 using my carbon fiber tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2395

Thanks to all who provided information and suggestions on my original post. I have located several alternative solutions that will all work. However... the original question was predicated on my purchasing an FWB P44. Those are not so readily available here in the US. And other competition pistols a...
by dogloose
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Explain steps to fill FWB P44 using my carbon fiber tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2395

Thanks... You are leading me in the right direction. I checked the threading on my carbon fiber tank and the DIN to male foster adapter that I use for the rifle. You correctly point out the 4500 psi (300 bar) tank takes an adapter 8 threads deep to screw down to the O-ring seal... The adapter for th...
by dogloose
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Explain steps to fill FWB P44 using my carbon fiber tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2395

Explain steps to fill FWB P44 using my carbon fiber tank

Hi to all. New forum member and new airgun shooter. Have been a "powder burner" rifle and pistol shooter for years. Recently got into airguns. Presently shoot a Benjamin Marauder .22 PCP air rifle. Own the "Great White" 4500 psi carbon fiber 97 cu ft air tank from Joe Brancato. T...