starter pistol

[claira]

hi can anyone recommend a decent starter pistol for training with my spaniel. so many blank firers about now but what would you pay. thanks.

[romanriver]

A normal revolver type is ideal, don't waste money on the more expensive ones as you wont be using it that much

[westcountry]

Dont buy the Rekord auto one as it misfires more often than not.

[High On]

I use a revolver type pistol that uses shot shell primers. Primers are cheaper and work well. My first primer pistol was a cheaper model and did not make through the training of one dog. They come in a variety of price ranges. I found the cheaper models DO NOT hold up and are less reliable. I do use mine for continued training exercises. Mostly steady to wing and shot training exercises.

[Judy]

Has anyone tried one of these? http://www.gundogdummies.com/gpage2.html

[AlandJake]

Yup.

Got one.

Doesn't misfire, easy to unload /load in a matter of seconds, even with cold wet hands. Won't cause alarm if it falls out of your pocket in the queue at Barclays.

Expensive. A bugger to find if you drop it in the long grass. Can't fire multiple shots in rapid succession.

[Judy]

I can't remember the last time I was able to fire shots in rapid succession with my revolver type - it almost invariably misfires after one or two shots so nothing new there for me. Might get one methinks it will be worth it for what little I use one.

[MDP]

I got the cheap one from sporting Saint. Works well and does he job. As had already been said, you won't actually use it that much anyway so I wouldn't bother breaking the bank.

Mike

[Naj]

I must use 100 blanks or more on a pup. Fire them at feed times during the habituation phase and much repetition is needed if you're going to train a reliable stop to shot. Wouldn't pay 65 quid for one but my ancient revolver type never lets me down.

Naj

[AlandJake]

I had thought of getting a revolver type so that I could have the Mrs come and help train, with both of us having the ability to fire a shot.

However for the few occasions I would do that, she could as easily use the dummy launcher and short.22 blanks.