Realistic Pellet Gun

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I'm looking for a pellet gun that will closely mimic a modern firearm, such as a Glock (or similar). It is important that it has a "blowback" slide, and even better if a malfunction could be cleared in the same way as a modern pistol (tap - rack). To take it even a step further (if at all possible), it would be great if the trigger was the same as a factory Glock (this would be nice, but not necessary).

My intention is to use it as a tool to help introduce some of my friends to firearms.

One of my friends is a bit macho about the whole thing, and I am worried about him being "too cool" to take safety as seriously as he should. I can use the pellet gun to make sure he demonstrates the basic safety rules before moving to the real thing.

The other friend "has never liked guns" but he is willing to go out with us and attempt to have some fun. I figure the pellet gun will be a non-intimidating way for him to gain confidence before moving up.

Any thoughts, recommendations, or comments are greatly welcome!

Thanks!
 
Hands down the best replica air pistol is the Tanfoglio Witness 1911. It shoots bb's only, and is CO2 powered. It is all metal and has the same weight and balance as a real 1911.

Check pyramydair for a package with two clips and the avanti bb's.


-Xander
 
Also consider airsoft guns for your purpose. I know there airsoft CO2 gun with working slides. I'm not sure if there are Glock versions.
 
May also consider Blank guns which have real size ammo and magazines and load in a similar fashion. They go bang but without any projectile. Best for training someone for handling firearms.
 
In all honesty I wouldn't take anyone who wasn't serious about gun safety. If they can't take it seriously then they have no business handling a firearm.
 
I would say HW 45. The only plastic part on this pellet gun are the fiber optics, adjustable trigger pull, solid metal construction. Weihrauch is top of the line German engineering . Also is a feature special with this pistol is, you can click it open, but don't fully engage the spring click it back down and fire. Getting the same, trigger engagement with a click sound, without any damage to the pistol. This helps to see how the pistol is pulling when you really fire a pellet. Firing any pellet gun dry will damage the seals, forcing air without a pellet in the barrel isn't good.

It does have some recoil, and it has the feel and weight of a real gun. Also has a safety. But no blowback.
 

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Theres also gamo, I had one with the blowback feature, but they are made of lots of plastic, require co2, and you have to put a drop of oil on the co2 before primer to lube the inners of the pistol. It broke fairly quickly, and I returned it.
Hope this helps.
 
look up the elite force 1911 line of airsoft pistols they are co2 powered and shoot plastic bbs but look and feel the same as real steel and they kick like a .22
 
Thanks for all the replies! I have some research to do. I really wish someone made a "Glock trainer" that was a pellet gun... It seems like that would be a popular product if done right.

Part of the reason I want to shoot pellets is to keep the range time fun. Since one of my friends is totally new to this, I want him to have some fun plinking pop cans even if we don't move on to real guns.

Shotgun said:
In all honesty I wouldn't take anyone who wasn't serious about gun safety. If they can't take it seriously then they have no business handling a firearm.
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I agree with this, and that is why I want a pellet gun as a barrier to the real thing. I don't actually know his safety level, and if he turns out to be fine with the pellet gun, then I don't see why we couldn't go beyond that. He has told me about his experiences shooting with relatives before (mostly skeet), so he does have at least some experience. I'll have no problem keeping the real guns locked up if safety is not taken seriously.
 
I don't want to post a link, so...

Google: co2 glock airsoft blowback

Look around. What you want does exist.

(Btw... CO2 Airsoft guns are fine for plinking cans at reasonable distances.)
 
Thanks again for the replies.

I guess I was also curious to see if anyone had experience using, or training with such a thing.

I've found pellet guns mimicking Smith and Wesson M&P's, but they seemed to be poorly made (this was at Big 5 Sporting Goods).

Ideally, I'd like a pellet gun made for a lifetime of use.
 
The Government said:
Ideally, I'd like a pellet gun made for a lifetime of use.
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Most pellet pistols that would qualify as "for a lifetime of use" are.

A. Purpose built, and not mimicking another type of firearm. They don't look or function like a Glock/1911/etc. (with a few notable exceptions - Beeman P1, for instance which is almost a 1911 clone - but the Avanti 717/747 (highly recommended), is its own beast)
B. Expensive (with a few notable exceptions)

If you are looking for a trainer for your "real" guns, get an airsoft. If you are looking for a pellet gun to use for plinking, small game hunting, target shooting, etc... I wouldn't try to also get something that mimics your other pistols.

That's my $.02 anyway.
 
Personally, from having trained lots of children with air guns, if someone isn't going to take a gun seriously, a bb gun only makes it worse. If I don't trust someone with guns, I make sure that guns and me are not in the same place as them. End of story. If that guy wants to use guns, get him to take a safety course on his own, don't make it your responsibility. If you want to see how your buddy will handle a real gun, don't give him bullets. If he is a goofball with no bullets, he doesn't get bullets. trying to baby someone in with a toy gun just reinforces play-time behavior. Safety, especially with pistols has to be instinctive. If hes just trying to pass the test to get to the real gun, you haven't proved if he's got the mindset, just that he can follow the rules, sometimes.

For your friend that doesn't like guns, the perfect thing for that would be something in .22LR. in fact by the time you get into the high end airguns, you are in .22 dollars anyway. it makes a bang, but doesn't kick too much, cheap to feed compared to a day of 9mm, and if thats as far as it goes, you've bought a plinking pistol. And given the cost of CO2 cans, I think .22 might even be cheaper.
 
Krav said:
I would say HW 45. The only plastic part on this pellet gun are the fiber optics, adjustable trigger pull, solid metal construction. Weihrauch is top of the line German engineering . Also is a feature special with this pistol is, you can click it open, but don't fully engage the spring click it back down and fire. Getting the same, trigger engagement with a click sound, without any damage to the pistol. This helps to see how the pistol is pulling when you really fire a pellet. Firing any pellet gun dry will damage the seals, forcing air without a pellet in the barrel isn't good.

It does have some recoil, and it has the feel and weight of a real gun. Also has a safety. But no blowback.
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If the OP truly wants a quality pellet pistol that will deliver a "lifetime of use", then I would follow Krav's recommendation above. I have the Beeman branded version of the this pistol. It has worked flawlessly for almost 30 years now and is in no way distinguishable today from how it looked or performed when it first came out of the box. Full disclosure - I did have the seals replaced after 20 years. ;)

You won't get the operating slide functionality, but what you will get is top-notch construction, a quality firearm type trigger, and a tremendous level of accuracy that will allow you to better evaluate the technique of beginner shooters.
 
gadgetgeek said:
Personally, from having trained lots of children with air guns, if someone isn't going to take a gun seriously, a bb gun only makes it worse. If I don't trust someone with guns, I make sure that guns and me are not in the same place as them. End of story. If that guy wants to use guns, get him to take a safety course on his own, don't make it your responsibility. If you want to see how your buddy will handle a real gun, don't give him bullets. If he is a goofball with no bullets, he doesn't get bullets. trying to baby someone in with a toy gun just reinforces play-time behavior. Safety, especially with pistols has to be instinctive. If hes just trying to pass the test to get to the real gun, you haven't proved if he's got the mindset, just that he can follow the rules, sometimes.

For your friend that doesn't like guns, the perfect thing for that would be something in .22LR. in fact by the time you get into the high end airguns, you are in .22 dollars anyway. it makes a bang, but doesn't kick too much, cheap to feed compared to a day of 9mm, and if thats as far as it goes, you've bought a plinking pistol. And given the cost of CO2 cans, I think .22 might even be cheaper.
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Not trying to thread jack but I have to say this.
I couldn't disagree with you more I taught my brother, sister and girlfriend how to handle guns using a airsoft gun. None of them had the slightest issue transitioning to real guns and were in fact far more comfortable then they would have been.
and co2 airsoft guns are far cheaper to shoot.
 
Try
baikal makarov mp-654k

Maybe it is not modern, also it does not have blowback, but it is 100% functional copy of makarov pistol.
Made in original makarov factory WITH original parts where possible.
 
Myblade, I'm not saying it can't be done. I've done courses where 80% was done with a blue-gun. But as I said, if they are going to treat a real gun with respect, they will treat any gun with respect. If they are going to treat a toy gun like a toy, they don't suddenly get careful with a firearm. I'm also talking a sample size of a couple hundred.
Again, what you are saying is valid, but I don't think you are actually disagreeing with me.
 
Thanks again for the replies! I have some thinking to do.

Just to be clear, I would be willing to spend around 500 dollars if I could find a pellet gun that walked and talked exactly like a Glock (maybe more). Short of that I am going to have to consider if it is worth the compromises.

The only allure for me with airsoft guns is that many of them function similarly to the real thing. I had hoped on finding a high quality pellet gun that did this, because then I would have something with a bit more general utility that is built to a higher standard than an airsoft gun.

As far as .22 ammo goes, that would be great, but it has become a myth in my parts. Nothing but a whisper in the wind that takes a net of gold to catch. :D

That HW 45 looks fantastic... Definitely seems like the quality level I am looking for. I'll shelve this option until I've done more research.

Again, thanks for the replies.
 
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