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What is the best way for a beginer to learn- use just one air pistol or train with several? I am a total beginer, and I have two air pistols which are very different from each other, and I find that there is always a readjustement period when I switch between them.

Its best to stick to one and learn it and get used to how it feels and performs.

Rob.

I agree with Rob a single pistol is best, training with many pistols will in most case slow your progress.

It's best to make a reasoned choice between your two pistols; a coin flip will do.

One is definitely the better option, but do not use a coin to choose which one is better since you are talking about practice. I would go with a knowledgeable decision about the balance of your pistol, grip, performance, adjustable notch of the rear sight, and adjustable options of the trigger.
Some of them are more advanced while others are less. One thing important to remember is that you will not buy points of your performance; you must work hard to earn them.

Choose the pistol that you are most comfortable with and that you shoot the most consistently with. Then put in lots of quality range time to get to learn the way the pistol and your muscles interact to enable you to build up the essential muscle memory path.

Thanks for the advice. I guess that choosing the gun I can "grow" with is also a factor.

From my point of view, the next important factor is: Goal setting (how far you would like to go with your dream). Choose your initial training program or mentor wisely; it will save your dream and years of inappropriate development.

Russ wrote:From my point of view, the next important factor is: Goal setting (how far you would like to go with your dream). Choose your initial training program or mentor wisely; it will save your dream and years of inappropriate development.

Hi Russ,
How do I set a training program, once I know my goal?

All goals can be different. For some shooters, victory in a local club is the ultimate perfection of his training program. For others, the national team and international aspirations can become more appealing. Based on those factors, you will definitely take different approaches and efforts to modify your training plan to reach your goal without wasting any time doing so. I hope I answered your question.

As Russ says once you know your goals you can start designing a training program. There are examples out there but you really need to work with a coach as its not a simple process. Your goals need to be realistic and achievable. Many of us for example might like to win Olympic gold, but if we only train a couple of hours a week it isn't going to happen.

Rob

Thanks guys, my goal at the moment is club and regional competitions.
I will try to find someone to coach me, but it seems difficult to find someone local.
Is there any place in the UK/US where I could do a concentrated initial training program, and then continue with the instructor as a remote mentor?

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