want to start air pistol shooting

[jitu sati]

am new to this forum i wish to start 10 mtr air pistol shooting. want to know a few basic things
1. what calibre pistols are used in 10 mtr air pistol shooting

2. which air pistol should one buy to begin with and what will be the cost

3. is there any place where one can buy it in Jaipur

4. how does one become a member of the jaipur shooting club

[coltpython]

Hi,
Welcome aboard. The answers of your fist two queries are-
1 .177cal is used
2 you could start with a morini or styer

[jitu sati]

thanks for the reply. could u suggest where one could buy these and what could it cost

[dev]

thanks for the reply. could u suggest where one could buy these and what could it cost

It could be between 60 to 80 thousand depending on whether you directly import from the company or buy it from a club. Maybe more depending on the model you select. You might want to try out the IHP compressed air pistol to begin with or find out whether you like the sport.

Dev

[jitu sati]

hi dev thanks for the info. can you tell me about the iHP compressed air pistol. where can i buy it and how much will it cost

[lazybones]

jitu: Read Shankar's post reviewing the IHP PCP pistol. All the information you want is there.
Shankar was kind enough to let me try it out the other day and my feeling is that it's worth every penny.

Ashok

[jitu sati]

which pistol should one start shooting with the IHP PCP or with a second hand foreign air pistol. can any body advice where a second hand foreign air pistol would be avialable

[amanali]

It is better to start out with a foreing made airpistol ,try topgun Sports in Delhi they have second hand pcp airpistols for sale go to their website indianshooting .com

[jitu sati]

hi amanali

thanks. have got in touch with topgun guys. however can anyone advise where i can get info on the basic terms being used in this sport. i know it may sound foolish but i am really a beginner

[jitu sati]

hi all

no info seems to be forthcoming on the issues of taking up shooting at Jaipur. is it possible or not. can anybody advice what steps one should take to begin shooting as an absolute beginner

jitendra

[Big Daddy]

O.A.S.E.S Shooting Range in Jagatpura, Jaipur. This is the only information available.

No other better place to learn about the rules and regulations that the shooting club / association it self.

Happy shooting

[hvj1]

Dear Jitu Sati,
I wish to advice you the following;
1. What is your goal in taking up air pistol shooting- Is it just fun or you wish to take part in shooting competitions?
If it is just fun, then go for the IHP, if you wish to get into competitive shooting go for the best air pistol in the market- Steyr, Morini.
2. The next most important step, is to identify a proper coach. In India, a shooter who has shot for a week considers himself qualified to 'coach' a beginner who has taken up the sport a few days later.
3. To identify a good coach ask him/her the following questions;
a) How long have you been in the sport?
b) What has been your best score at the NATIONALS.
c) Are you a ISSF or NRAI qualified coach ? Please show your certificate?
d) How many students have you coached? How many are shooting at the National or International level and what are their score?
Safe answers:
a) At least 5 years
b) Minimum 560/600 in Air Pistol
c) Self expainatory
d) At least 5 shooters, shooting at the National level anything between 340-360/400 will do.
Those who pass the above test , you can safely go to him or her for coaching, otherwise you will WASTE your time.

[jitu sati]

hey guys thanks for the advice. i am starting late but i have never done anything just for fun. you never achieve anything without competing. but until i know how well i am suited for this sport should i buy a morini/ steyr especially in view of their tremendous price.

[jitu sati]

all experienced guys please advise what is the relatively cheaper air pistol an absolute beginner should start with. i have been getting conflicting advices IHP PCP vs foreign pistols. please advise at the earliest.

[dev]

Hi,

One inexpensive way would be to go to a range and try the air pistols available. You can then make up your mind what you want to do. Another reasonably cheaper alternative is the IZH Baikal 46M, most people don't buy it cause its not very fancy and rather nose heavy. And you have to shape the grips to fit your hand. The pistol however can take you to any level you want to reach long as u practise enough.

Read about it by googling it, there is an ornery doc sawbones who now also fashions seals for it and is going to the nationals with it. There are atleast three of us who own this pistol and outshoot people with Morinis and Steyrs.

Dev