Air Pistol Speed

[10rita]

I'm a complete newbie to Air Pistol, but looking at the Air Venturi V10 to get started. Info on this pistol shows 400fps and I have no clue is that is a good speed for 10 meter targets. Any comments on this pistol or that speed greatly appreciated.

Bill

[Star7]

The 400fps velocity is adequate to stabilize the pellet given a good barrel, crown and so on. the catch is the target. The NRA targets are so sorry that a clean hole is almost impossible to get at less than 600fps. Krugers are better but I like edelmann best. If you keep the kruger and edelmann targets fairly dry 400fps should be just fine. If you get teardrop shaped holes, warm your oven up to 200F, turn it off and stick the targets inside as it cools. Then use a zip lock bag and they should give round holes.

EDIT I incorrectly wrote "NRA targets" when I should have written National Targets they are dreadful.

[Rover]

Stop looking at the Air Venturi V10.

[kevinweiho]

The Air Venturi V10 is a rebranded Gamo Compact. Had one for a few years and sold it with no regrets. The ideal speed for 10 meter air pistol shooting should be around 500 fps. I would recommend older match pistols (FWB 65/80/C20/100 series, I know, I am starting to sound like Rover, hahaha) as your first pistol. When you eventually progress, you can sell the pistol for same price you bought it for and upgrade to a PCP if you desire.

[Star7]

If cost is the limiting factor, you might try a good used "Avanti" (aka Daisy) 747 or 777. I have one pushing 20yo and it still makes me smile.
A Tau 7 run on CO2 cartridges may also fit your budget.