Nick 53 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi looking for a suitable Non FAC Air Pistol for the use as humane dispatch, it’s for mainly Rats caught in cage traps or Squirrels caught in cage traps. does anyone know what is suitable and in what calibre. thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 One of the few pistols that comes close to the legal 6fpe limit is the Crosman 2240. It also has the advantage of being one of the cheapest. It comes in .22 only. Info here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Bsa scorpions are circa 200 second hand Good pistol for dispatch of greys so long as you use a trap comb Not used the crossman - was that sold as the “rat buster” years ago ? Webley hurricane another decent little air pistol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 5 hours ago, les said: One of the few pistols that comes close to the legal 6fpe limit is the Crosman 2240. It also has the advantage of being one of the cheapest. It comes in .22 only. Info here: Runs on CO2, so performance can be affected by temperature, although for your needs that shouldn't be an issue, but I'd treat the power claims with a pinch of salt. The BSA scorpion is a heavy lump to carry round, tempests, hurricanes and typhoons are getting quite pricey due to collectors status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave thorniley Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 hi nick i used manchester air guns donkeys years ago in FAILSWORTH dont know if there still open it sold quality airguns and rifle and also bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hi all thanks for all the response I appreciate your help now I shall enquire for a suitable pistol. Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 My 2 air pistol I’m looking at are Crossman 2400 or SMK Cp1-m Co2 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 9:49 PM, Nick 53 said: My 2 air pistol I’m looking at are Crossman 2400 or SMK Cp1-m Co2 thanks They are both good pistols. The 2240 is single shot, the CP1-m is magazine or single. They are both in the 5fpe+ range, and either one should do the job. Have you considered a 12fpe air rifle? There is a bigger choice, and a lot more chance of guaranteeing a humane dispatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hi I do have a Air Rifle weirauch 97 in 22 but in need of a pistol. I was offered a .177 cp1-m but not sure if .177 is suitable? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, Nick 53 said: I was offered a .177 cp1-m but not sure if .177 is suitable? At point blank range it won't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 What about killing rats within suitable range is the a suitable close quarter range ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I’ve used a .177” CO2 pistol loaded with flat-head wadcutter pellets. At “powder burn” range, its power level is academic. Distract Ratty by pushing a twig or piece of paper through the bars for him to attack; then, when he’s chewing on that, give him the good news in the top of the head. Job done. (Hint: Place the trap & live rat inside a large plastic bag - l use one of those charity collection bags that come through the letter box about ten times per day - as Ratty will flop and spurt for a good while. Saves cleanup time.) maximus otter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nick 53 said: What about killing rats within suitable range is the a suitable close quarter range ? Thanks No. Air pistols are neither powerful nor accurate enough to hunt rats. Nor, l would imagine, could you shoot accurately enough. You’d maim or cripple twenty for every one you killed, and that’s not what we’re about. maximus “Former high level pistol competitor” otter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Nick 53 said: What about killing rats within suitable range is the a suitable close quarter range ? Thanks Edited September 17, 2021 by maximus otter Double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 hw 45 is pretty good for dispatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Ok everyone rat shooting by ways of Air Rifle humane dispatch.177 or .22 thanks for your opinion much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Nick 53 said: humane dispatch.177 or .22 It won't make any difference, pellet through the brain is a pellet through the brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 To true it’s dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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