Which airpistol for a beginner?

[dhillon.gurpreet]

Dear Hot Shots,

I intend importing an airpistol (.177) for my daughter aged 12 as personal baggage from US where I am going in next couple of weeks. She has alrady taken the membership of NRAI. Can some one please help me as to which make will be suitable for a beginner. I dont want to get into hassel of importing a CO2 based airpistol. If she gets interested may be she could participate in events later, all depends on her interest. At this stage I just want to initiate her into this exciting sport. Any other information on this subject will be icing on the cake.
Thanks in anticipation

Gurpreet Dhillon

[miss_3006]

Your best bet is the IZH Baikal 46M. Not only is it not CO2, it also offers match grade accuracy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baikal_IZH-46M

[grewal]

Dhillon saab try to get a competation grade weapon for your daughter so that she my learn and become an ace shooter by using a good quality weapon . . Mack The Knife is an expert in the field ,try contacting him through PM . Secondly get membership of a shooting club , that will save you the custom duty while coming back to India.

[amit888_2000]

hi, gurpreet,
and congrats, for making a decision on buying an airpistol for ur daughter....
12 yrs is perfect for her wrist, palm, shoulders & elbow.....
Now which brand.....only Morini Short (electronic trigger), it is swiss made.....best even for starters..... & if u also like to practise some day, buy an addittion (medium) M- size grip .....her size should be (Small) xxS
I too just got one for my daughter & helped my 4-5 friends in buying and importing......and I am using Morini Long (electronic trigger)

Anyway, up - to - you, have a nice & safe journey, shooting too....

)))cheers!!!

[Prabhath]

Gurpreet,

Great decision. The Baikal suggested by miss 3006 is no doubt a fantastic starter airpistol but the weight will definitely be a factor for the kiddo. If I were in your place, I would without hesitation go in for a Steyr. Check out the link given below:

http://www.pilkguns.com/worldclassap.shtml

They are the authorised dealers for quite a few competition grade airpistols and air rifles. All the best to the kid:)

[amanali]

Steyr LP2 and benelli kite junior, the Aeron spider junior is also a good airpistol for starters