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by skidoo on 11 July 2011 - 23:07
I searched the message board to no avail. What is a good starter pistol for Schutzhund club training & trialing??
by Koach on 11 July 2011 - 23:07
If in Canada or USA Google GUNX 209. Compare prices. They fire shotgun primers. A little louder than a 22 and less expensive to fire. After a lot of research I bought one.
Koach
Koach
by Elkoorr on 12 July 2011 - 01:07
I do have an Ekol Viper 2.5". I think I bought it off of "Gundogs".com. It was expensive around $200, but was highly recommended on its reliability in fireing and ease of usage. You got to buy the correct crimpers; the ones used for the nail guns from the hardware store wont work. Overall its pretty loud and I am happy with it.
by Pirates Lair on 12 July 2011 - 04:07
Skidoo - We use 9mm Blank guns, they are loud though. Check your local regulations for non-restricted firearms.
The 9mm blank gun comes in a Revolver, Semi Auto and Full Auto pistol. The guns are incapable of chambering or firing real/actual 9mm rounds which is a nice safety factor.
The downside is that (in Canada anyway) the blank rounds are expensive, $35 per box of fifty. And, they look identical to the real thing so common sense in it's use is important.
http://www.canadaammo.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=27
Kim
The 9mm blank gun comes in a Revolver, Semi Auto and Full Auto pistol. The guns are incapable of chambering or firing real/actual 9mm rounds which is a nice safety factor.
The downside is that (in Canada anyway) the blank rounds are expensive, $35 per box of fifty. And, they look identical to the real thing so common sense in it's use is important.
http://www.canadaammo.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=27
Kim
by Bob McKown on 12 July 2011 - 13:07
N.E.F. (New England Firearms) 22 Caliber Full steel frame barrel and workings makes it industructable, Winchester 22 black powder blanks so it sounds like a real gun should.
by Tim Connell on 12 July 2011 - 17:07
I have an Alfa, the 22 cal version, as sold by gundogsupply.com.
It's also available in the 209 primer version, but I have no personal experience with that version.
It uses full power charges, as well as the slightly more quiet crimps which are a useful option. It is a quality starter pistol, and has proven reliable so far. I know that many people swear by them.
After trying out some cheapos, I decided to "buy right, cry once." I think it was about $189, if memory serves correctly.
Tim
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It's also available in the 209 primer version, but I have no personal experience with that version.
It uses full power charges, as well as the slightly more quiet crimps which are a useful option. It is a quality starter pistol, and has proven reliable so far. I know that many people swear by them.
After trying out some cheapos, I decided to "buy right, cry once." I think it was about $189, if memory serves correctly.
Tim
http://www.facebook.com/workingdogsnh
by Duderino on 12 July 2011 - 17:07
Personally, I like the New England Firearms versions myself, specifically the .32 caliber center fire. Be prepared however, in .32 it sounds like a cannon. Very consistent, seldom if ever misfires, and in the case of the center fire, never a problem. The one downside is you must keep it clean and dry, it will rust if exposed to moisture, so wipe it down with a silicone cloth or light application of gun oil after use.
by isachev on 12 July 2011 - 22:07
I like the S&W 357 running blanks.
by Hundguy on 12 July 2011 - 23:07
I live right down the road from Gettysburg PA, they use cannons in their re-enactments. They work great to!! 
Best Regards,
DJ
Best Regards,
DJ
by skidoo on 13 July 2011 - 10:07
Thank you All. I appreciate the input!
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