Every air pistol reviewed, rated and ranked by experts
Don’t let the size fool you. Air pistols demand precision, control and technique in equal measure – and choosing the right one for your needs is every bit as important as selecting a full-sized rifle.
Airgun World’s air pistol section covers the full spectrum of compact airgun shooting. From slick CO2-powered replicas that are as much a joy to handle as they are to shoot, to single-stroke pneumatics built for serious target work and spring-powered pistols that offer reliable, fuss-free performance at every price point – we review them all with the same rigorous standards we apply to every product that passes through our hands.
Whether you’re drawn to the discipline of 10-metre target shooting, the fun of casual plinking or the thrill of collecting iconic designs, you’ll find honest, expert guidance here.
Manufactured in the Czech Republic and now available in the UK courtesy of Range Right, the MRAD version of the new Valiant Epic 5-25 x 56 ED FFP is a big scope for specialist pest control
Mark Camoccio reviews the Precihole Match Pro pistol and finds a serious contender for indoor target shooters with an attractive sub-£700 price tag
Russ Douglas examines the Weihrauch HW45 pistols range: the HW45, the HW45 Black Star, the HW45 Silver Star and the HW45 Bronze Star
Gary Chillingworth reviews the Springfield XDM 4.5in Bicolour CO2 4.5mm pistol
Dave Barham grabs some fun in the sun with the Smith & Wesson M&P45 CO2 pellet pistol
John Milewski finally gets his hands on the long-awaited Mini Uzi from Umarex
Paddy Egan reveals the Glock17 Gen5, a brand new CO2 pellet pistol
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