I'm sure the OP has moved on, but maybe someone else is looking for something similar!
Air pistols sure are a lot of fun! Most come in either .177 and .22.
However, a short barrel either reducer their power, or reduces their quietness! It's just plain physics. I have a separate post about
how to balance your priorities between power, shortness, and quietness, and some remedies.
Link to that post:
https://www.longrangehunting.com/th...-of-compactness-vs-power-vs-quietness.272241/
▪Most of the shorter models
really need an airgun silencer to be backyard friendly (no tax stamp required), and most of them need a suitable adaptor to 1/2" UNF. DonnyFL sells not just high quality airgun silencers, but the necessary adaptors.
▪The power of a .22 PCP pistol is around 12-15FPE. The longer models that are really "carbines with detachable shoulder stocks" can go to 25-30FPE easily.
$250 ±$50
▪ Artemis PP700S-A (single shot) and PP750 (multi shot):
15.8" OAL | replacement barrels and regulators available | Accessory: Detachable shoulder stock
▪Crosman 1720T PCP Target Air Pistol:
18.0" OAL | Detachable shoulder stock
▪Hatsan AT-P2 Pistol and AT-P1 Pistol: Detachable and collapsable shoulder stock
▪Artemis PP800 Rebel = Rebranded as: Diana Bandit:
21.1" OAL | Detachable shoulder stock
$400 ±50
▪Benjamin Marauder Pistol, "Prod", also sold as "Woods Walker" version:
18" OAL | Detachable shoulder stock | Has a ton of mods and upgrades, solid platform
$900 ±100
▪Weihrauch HW 44:
19" OAL | Top quality
▪Ataman AP16: Regular model
14.4" OAL | Compact model
12" OAL | Top quality
$1300 and higher
▪FX Dream-Tac Compact:
21.5" OAL folded | Detachable, foldable shoulder stock | High power, high quality, high adjustability, part of a full lego system, high air reservoir available
▪American Air Arms EVOL Mini Backpacker:
18" OAL folded | Foldable shoulder stock
If I
ever get a stimulus check... — I'm stimulated to buy an Ataman AP16 Compact!
Matthias