Best UK Air Guns 2024 / Air Arms / Brocock / Weihrauch / BSA / DayState / Umarex / FX

[@FromMetayou]

I'm 68yr old grump now but remember as kid we had air rifles and bow an arrows , Bowie knives in sheaths on the belt for playing split the kipper mostly lol we would go down the woods hunting well more like playing having camp fires and noone ever got hurt its amazing how times have changed and not for the better i hasten to ad

[@lcc8394]

hunting with bow and arrow has been banned since the 1960's in the uk

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

In australia when i was 14 i could have a air rifle no paperwork, and for $10 i could buya .22 or shotgun permit at the police station, in and out. Now ya jump through hoops for a pea rifle, and thats a maybe.

[@lcc8394]

@@EmeraldHill-vo1cs kinda like that here uk now...knife crime has been mental for the past ten years or so and the ruling government has made it's illegal to walk down the street with a knife with a blade longer than 2.5 inches....we got an election this year and most parties are campaigning to out right ban anything that resembles a rambo knife (they call them zombie knives after the walking dead)...complete PC gone mad mate...forget ever needing a machete or the like to clear any over grown brush if your out in the woods/wild....at least i can remember a time when we had some freedom in 10 or 20 years 99% western people will just sit in there self driving cars on there iphones watching someone tell them what to wear/eat/say

[@MrBollocks10]

Nah Grumps, it's still the same. My lot play with catapults and Air Rifles still. Admittedly computer games are a big draw for kids nowadays. But in my experience most boys will drop that pad quick, if they get the chance to go scrambling or shooting or the good ol' fun stuff from your youth.

[@MrBollocks10]

​@@EmeraldHill-vo1cs Not in England.

[@raletky]

MOVE TO TEXAS. We can own almost any kind of firearm that we want. Also, we can openly carry them without a permit. We are a stand your ground state. We are encouraged to prepare for acts of self-defense. I do envy European airgun culture.

[@errolcampbell304]

All bollocks!!

[@raletky]

@errolcampbell304 what the hell does that even mean, 😆. Like, you disagree? Or, it's not true?

[@Mystery-of-Life-l9ku]

In Germany only children owns Air-Guns. This Video is Ridiculous.

[@theresnoescape-c8f]

@@raletky it is a british way of saying b.s

[@raletky]

@@theresnoescape-c8f oh okay. Well, it isn't everything I said is true. Have a wonderful day.

[@gowiththeflow7953]

Love air rifles. I had a BSA Super Meteor when i was 13 back in 79, now own a Brocock Commander XR. Great vid Paul 👍

[@greenup9913]

Nearly sure I had a BSA Meteor ( I could be wrong about the model ) when I was 14 that makes it @ 1970 those days we had them to shoot in the woods, my first air pistol was the old gat gun, the one you had to push the barrel back, had some great fun with little that gun, looking back alot of the kids I knocked around with had air guns in those days..

[@insomniac9366]

Yeh I had a meteor when I was 16 and found out it had a Ox spring very powerful and had a great scope. Wish I still had it 😢

[@murph8411]

I had a mercury S as my first air rifle in the early 80s. I saved up and sold some things before buying myself a HW77k which I preferred a little while after. Then a Wembley Vulcan second hand complete with a cheap rhino 4x32 scope from a local gun shop.

[@MHLivestreams]

Bacs is the business ;)

[@johnparkin5763]

I have a weirauch sa80 that I bought second hand 35 years ago. Still powerful and accurate

[@robofclanlennox]

Quality is quality, mate. Never gets old.

[@DinoWaffen]

Hw80?

[@barriewilliams4526]

Yes, protecting your property in the UK is a no no! The way to do it is, wait until your house has been ransacked (try not to get in the way while this is happening, you could get hurt) then phone the police, who will show zero interest, but will (if in a good mood) provide you with a crime number that you can present to your insurance provider, (providing you have one) who will then do their damnedest to wriggle out of paying, pointing out some absurd clause in the small print. The small print by the way, is so long, and so small that you would need the patience of a saint, and the eyesight of a shithouse spider to bother reading a quarter of the way through.

[@heathen-greaser]

Yea as a Brit personally I will not allow anyone to tell me the value of my life or my family’s life even if it means going to prison, enter my house and I’ll see it as a threat to my life or my family’s and it will not go well for that person. I’m not going to sit back and allow some scumbag to take my possessions or even sit back in the hope that they don’t try and harm us.

[@MegaPaul57]

if only they abided by your home is your castle enter at your own peril you are trespassing

[@Asad-2166]

Welcome to uk shit laws that only protects criminals! Can't even carry a 1inch lock knife 😂😂😂

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

"It is better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6..." - Ice Cube

[@MegaPaul57]

@@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2 thank you for a brilliant comment

[@ianmartin6414]

Way back in 1987, I took possession of a sportsmatch GC2, one of the first Numatic airifles. went down to the factory in Hemal Hemptead to pick it up, John Ford asked me what serial No. I wanted , "007 of course' I said. My mate who was also picking his rifle up, said, "I wanted that number" John said "No problem, you are left handed" so he got 007L. I was on the field target circuit for a year and had a great time.

[@stephenfogerty9315]

What a blast from the past! I used to go in Daniel's army surplus store about 25-30 years ago! He had a small store on Crawley high street, proper old school store, he used to have a target range in the back room to try the pistols out, his dad was a proper character, I used to buy my doc Martin dealer boots from him for £50 back in the day, he was also open to a bit of haggling which you couldn't do anywhere else, top bloke, used to love going in his store, he looks the same as he did back then, which is weird because he must of been mid 20's to 30 back then. Highly recommend him, he's been doing this at least 30 years

[@g.m.3285]

Dealer boots! Loved them myself. That's the pull on ones with the pardon my French "gusset " right? Had them in black. If you went to the Farmers market , in my case in Lanark, the country types wore brown ones!

[@kevinwatt4605]

Loved going in old high street store.green bomber jacket and dms

[@265Gunner]

The best gun shop I have ever been too. Dan is a great guy. Bought around 7 air rifles ranging from £400-£700 each. Probably about 9 co2 pistols ranging from £120-£220 each in the past 4 years. Just for target shooting. Always receive a discount from these guys. The have been on hand when a rifle was faulty and replaced it without any quibble. Never ever felt rushed or pressured while I've been there. There shop is stunning. Clean, tidy, well laid out. I suffer with PTSD and hyper vigilance sensitivity and target shooting really helps me keep carm, as you literally have to get the mind to focus and control your breathing etc. I also love collecting replica pistols, my favourite been the 1911 series. I genuinely can't recommend Dan and his team enough.❤

[@CJJPstepintotheblue]

I got on top of my PTSD and hyper vigilant behaviour also. Praise God. I'm now a much better version of my former self. Took the pioneer pin and stopped smoking. Im applying for FAC here in N. Ireland and am interested to see if I get the one. I served 21 years in the army several post diagnosis.

[@johncreen5957]

Don’t forget; Northern Ireland is also in the UK and we need an FAC for everything, be it sub 12ft lbs or above, great video

[@matth4680]

Hi Paul it’s the under lever Air Arms & the FX Impact for me. Having already owned the FX Wildcat Bull pup I know how accurate they are. I spent a lot of time in Daniel shop pre Covid when working at the airport & pleased to see him doing well. Very friendly staff and lots of choice. 👍

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Not bad choices for sure!

[@rk702]

I also enjoy a High quality air rifle for target shooting. I am in the States so I dabble in a bit of everything we have to offer but Air guns are a ton of fun and offer a unique challenge on the home range. Because of your recommendations I am currently looking online. Love it!

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Thank you

[@danielwatters6280]

I live in Leeds where is your shop. because I want to check you out.

[@PhilPurcellPT]

I have a BSA R10SE and a Sig M17. Love them, last things I would grab in a home defence situation. Have alternatives - Stupidly bright tactical torch and wood martial arts kit ... Shine the light and turn out yours.

[@ukpatriot]

When I was 15yrs old my Dad bought me my 1st air rifle the .22 Diana G80 and I've still got it and works I'm 54 now.

[@TheFairway8]

Interesting video. I got my first air rifle a Wembley Jaguar 177 with a telescopic sight for my twelfth birthday back in 1977 I think it cost about 17 quid. The second rifle I got was a Webley Hawk .22 a year later for about 30 quid. Both work absolutely perfectly.

[@phil4893]

Great video Paul. I got into air gunning in recent years (in my 50s). Started with a break barrel Norica Storm rifle in .22, then got an under lever Weihrauch HW97K in .177, then the Weihrauch HW110K, also in .177. Fantastically accurate guns. You’ll never starve with a 97 and enough pellets. Also have a Walther CP88 pistol in .177 and recently bought the Umarex HDR50 revolver. That’s great fun. As you say, it’s addictive. Anyway, thanks again to you and Daniel. Off to have a look at his website now.

[@wiganfan3373]

Nice rifle the 97K, I owned one in .22 with a Nikko Stirling scope and Deben lamp around 20 year back, had plenty of fun an took plenty of rabbits with it, also had an 80k with same scope, ended up selling both to part fund the purchase of a Ducati 750 SS, been thinking about getting back into the sport again now I'm in my early 50's

[@MichaelSaunders-y2m]

Probably better to get a crossbow,they're not banned yet.....

[@HarryFenton6124]

Imagine my joy when I realised that, after having mover to France, there was a fullbore shooting range in my local village. Once you are accepted as a responsible person by your club you can buy all sorts of guns. One old boy at my club shoots an SLR! The laws in France are pretty sensible, hence we don`t get the mass shootings here. There are competitions for all gun types all over the country. I love it.

[@dizshiz]

Got into Airsoft last year … Airsoft clubs are fantastic with newcomers and will help you get into it with good advice on equipment … Great team building activity and a load of older lads running about in a warehouse blasting each other is peek fun trust me 😂👍🏽

[@grahamherbert3612]

Several years ago, I joined my local gun club. A great way to meet new people, and also share effective home defence strategies.

[@jimbo5661]

As much as I love the Daystate rifles, I think I’d be afraid to take it out in the field, you nailed it when you said it’s a masterpiece . The reliance on electronics scare me a bit though.

[@dplreviewreview2406]

I have bought a few air rifles over the years from Crawley surplus store I can’t recommend them enough, there quality and service is truly unmatched

[@ukqwerty999]

I like the guy who runs it, always on point.

[@danoi99]

Went old school and got a HW80K with a Hawke Airmax 3-9x40. Pumping them out at about 21ft lbs. Absolutely love it.

[@MrDead1975]

hope you've got a fac license or your inviting an unexpected knock on the door

[@danoi99]

@@MrDead1975 No reputable dealer would do that tune up without it. Sandwell Field sports in Birmingham did mine. All legit.

[@sometimesdimneverthin]

Pedantry hat on. Gravity causes a pellet to drop the moment it leaves the barrel. The trajectory appears to be an arc because the barrel is usually angled upwards by the shooter.

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Agreed,I thought Frank Spencer was going to pull Paul up on that!😂

[@MHLivestreams]

@@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 Betty was pretty tasty in all fairness.

[@Distorted-Vision]

This video inspired me. Went into my local Rolex AD today armed with my newly acquired air pistol to rob the place. They told me they didn't have the watches I wanted in stock and I'd have to join the waiting list like everyone else.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

LOL

[@bethtp1]

well they will be replicas of course

[@jerryoshea3116]

No one ever feels so inspired to Rob a Gun Store the U.S! I wonder why!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Reminds me of a misspent youth firing air guns with my old pals although we were running about firing them in the woods and out and about. In later years we used to go clay pigeon shooting for a while - great sport to get into and these rifles cost nothing compared with even entry level luxury watches. That £3,300 self indexing rifle is a great piece of kit for the money, about the same as a decent Longines! Will check these guys out next time I’m in their neck of the woods. Brings back happy memories!

[@chateaubullion2560]

Enjoyed your video, I too own several air guns including the Glock 17 Gen 4. It feels and looks like the real thing, it's quite accurate and I put a laser optics on mine and it's even more accurate. I love the blowback action. Bit loud when firing but still a lot of fun when target shooting.

[@alanpeterthomas4378]

Paul ,your comments are spot on. I'm an old(67) air gunner , and still tinkering and shooting at my local club . My project at the moment is a walther lgv master pro which I have been shooting at indoor range at weekends . It is a 177 and the groups at 42metres are 3quarter of an inch ,brill for a spriger . Love your channel mate

[@garryirons7203]

Bought my grandson a stroeger mx1 pcp £295 what a rifle for that price bit tricky loading the cartridge, very accurate and came with a very good quality sight, great as your first pcp or for a teenager, you will not look out of place on any range

[@BarrieCopeland-je6lh]

Lee Anderson is spot on, Khan is bent and the uk is headed for civil unrest, and we all told you .

[@JamieWalker-pc6nd]

This 🎯

[@patrickhosking613]

I've been saying about civil unrest or war for a fair while. I've said within 5years unless the government start listening.

[@patrickhosking613]

Guess what, they're not listening.!!

[@ginost7]

people say thank god uk isnt the USA , soon people may be regretting that statement

[@rosehippyguy3402]

Paul is actually incorrect. The law of the land (the true law) stipulates that we all have not only the right to own firearms, but are lawfully allowed to use them to defend our "castle" it is known as the "castle doctrine" and lethal force is LEGAL if you are certain or can prove that your life is in danger. Paul needs to brush up on his knowledge of our laws.

[@PiperX1X]

I’ve been shooting all my life and from probably around seven years old and living on a farm I had plenty of land to shoot on and I’ve had shotguns, rifles in the past. But due to mobility problems I gave up the shotguns and rifles and went back to my love of airguns. My very first airgun was a webley Tracker in 22 which I still have to this day and that was over forty years ago. I have and been using Weihrauch’s for many years which I think are one the best makes on the market for spring powered owning a HW99s, Hw,95 in 22 then another Hw95 in 177. along with the HW 97 blue laminate in 22. So I really do like my Weihrauch’s. But for many years I’ve longed for what I would call the pinnacle of all springers in my opinion and that is the air arms pro sport but years ago they never did them with left handed stocks as I’m a lefty. But last year I finally got my dream springer the pro sport with walnut stock in 177 and it’s above and beyond any springer I’ve owned and is on another level completely. For years for vermin control I’ve used PCP’s and always shot 22 until I got a gun on loan in 177 and it was a complete game changer for my shooting and I’ve always used Weihrauch hw100s in kt the the s models and they are a proven gun not the most attractive but they work and work very well indeed and if your lucky like I was the walnut stock on mine is absolutely stunning and the sort of grain you would expect on a high end shotgun its that good. I’ve have a Sightmark wraith 2-16x28 fitted on it as I do so much pest control and is a great set up and costs less than £300 and with the 177 calibre my furthest shot to date was 62 yards, a shot I wouldn’t have even considered using a 22 but a shot I was comfortable taking for a good clean dispatch and not a shot I would have taken if I wasn’t confident with my abilities, every responsible shooter wants a good clean kill every time and never let an animal suffer no matter what they are. So please be respectful and responsible for anyone who reads this as mentioned these are not toys and are capable of taking someone’s life as they have before through people in the mindset that they are only an airgun, they are a weapon and must be treated as one. Great video my friend thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@DaibhidhBhoAlba]

Just to be clear, it is NOT only Scotland that requires a certificate for low powered airguns. In Northern Ireland you require full FAC for all airguns over 1J. The only part of the UK were you don't require a certificate for 'air weapons' is England & Wales.

[@nicolaheyes2575]

I never thought a gun would put a smile on my faces they. are stunning ❤ Nicola

[@alanrose4827]

The first one, the Weihrauch was my favourite, but my first issued rifle was a No.4 Lee Enfield, colours are naff to anyone ex-forces, unless camouflaged. You can buy a Chinese 0.22" for abot £70. You can also buy airsoft realistics if you work in a relevent museum. There are no dispensations even if you were an Army Weapons Instructor with a Queen's Commendation.

[@nickcook7408]

Not entirely true. Do you think the FLO that inspects the cabinets in Blenheim or Buckingham would disregard the Monarchs advice to issue a ticket? Something about Crown? Have a little think

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Just discovered your channel Paul and was very impressed with the video. Thank you for taking the time to make this one for us all. I am a big fan of the old springers and thought the TX200 looked great.👍

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

Nice to see Tommy Walsh doing something else inplace of diy and buliding

[@darkshaman7087]

Out of all airguns personally I like the Weihrauch's and also the Theoben's when they was about.

[@MrDaylew]

Youthful memories come flooding back. I miss my BSA Scorpion and Jackal Highpower, still got my old BSF. Nice to see all the new stuff available. Great vid

[@markbowman7240]

how air rifles have changed since my bsa meteor in the late 70s ...some amazing bits of kit now

[@charliechan4650]

They are still pretty good.

[@jsd8981]

Used to have a Webley Vulcan .22 Mk 1 made by Webley & Scott,, Loved That Rifle wish I still had it !!...

[@oddjob7821]

I had a Webley Vulcan too a great rifle. I also had an Original 45, HW35, and a Sharp Innova. The Original was and the HW35 were excellent.

[@MrEtonmess]

Excellent video Paul. Thanks Daniel for the tour.

[@PHarrington]

Mouth watering video. Thanks for reminding me just how much I love my 54 year old Webley Mk3. Thanks and keep well.

[@ericdinnair4091]

I have known Dan for a few years now and brought about 36 pistols and rifles but i Knew his Dad when he owned his shop in the highstreet in Crawley Where I brought my Crombe and my Ben Sherman Shirt from Plus my boots as well he was a great guy and still is. Dan is a great guy and so is his Staff

[@briantranter4317]

Proper little Joe Hawkins , lol

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

Exactly the same here Crombie, Sta-press and Frank Wright loafers from the high st shop. Dan was a kid then and used to work Saturdays

[@chloewright1]

It's bought, not brought. Bought means you purchased something. Brought means you took something with you. Eg: bought - I just bought a new gun. Eg: brought - I brought an umbrella with me incase it rains.

[@uncensored5104]

We are now spoilt for choice on air rifles and I was waiting for the HW100 to come up! Its the best all round PCP gun that all others are judged by and worth every single penny! The HW100 has been around for donkeys virtually unchanged and it still gets in the top reviews, year after year.

[@roblloyd6257]

Good video Paul I have had many firearms and shotguns over the years but always had the most fun with my air rifles a wonderful hobby.

[@waynemarriott7641]

I'm in uk too, I collect watches, airguns and pistols, knives, I have fac, I have vermin and target on my ticket, I shoot clays badly, have rimfire bolt and semi, fac air, a 22 1911 lbp, and 357 lbp. Love it.

[@RJColemanGroup]

Brilliant video, my wife walked in and said what you doing watching a cockney geezer 🙂. I`m a game shooter and have been for many years. I bought a Ghost 1.77 Cal with scope to replace my old BSA air-sporter 2.2 without scope to get rid of pesky vermin. My local shop was excellent in Lincolnshire. Paul you recommend the ghost highly and when I bought it I couldn`t miss a single beer can at 50mtrs nor could I miss the centre spot on a range. However when it came to vermin. I couldn`t kill hardly anything. So my shop politely said it must be me 😞! They gave me my money back and I continue to nobble the odd pigeon with my old gun but I want to try again. I think I`m going for the heavier harder hitting 2.2 in case the pellet on the 1.77 was just going through and the vermin was dying painfully later. Your video was fantastic and I think I might try the Wyrauch HW100 instead but I`m a patriot and would prefer to buy British but not at the expense of missing. Also do you have a scope you would recommend?

[@martinattwood7801]

Its . 177 and .22

[@nicholashooper9935]

Are you hitting the quarry in the head?

[@ziggyzagg561]

Owned a Air Arms TX 200 back in about 1985. Best air rifle I ever had.

[@dusty30328]

I still have one! Bought it in the 90s 😂

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

I have a vintage BSA Airsporter which still shoots well, but I like the look of nearly all the guns you have shown.

[@ME-hc1fk]

Great store, Bought my Glock 17 Gen 4 BB ,and Beretta 92 FS pellet pistols from here.

[@doodledonut]

Very good video mate. Because of this i drove up from Maidstone to buy an AGT Vixen. But! I ended up buying an AGT Uragan. Very nice shop and very informative and friendly. 👍🏻

[@GrahamDay-ec9de]

Great Shop to visit and online, I have known Dan for a long time, great knowledge of everything in his shop. Always great customer service whatever you're budget.

[@bryanpritchard1838]

Just stumbled across you Paul. Brilliant film and love your honesty and content. Top man. Subscribed and clicked the bell. Keep up the good work pal. 👍👍👍

[@tobythetankpienmash8129]

Dan is a legend and the shop is nothing but quality. I’ve been using the shop for about 20yrs. Their knowledge is second to none. Good video!!!

[@davehope7535]

My local "Toy Shop" as my brother and I call it.....we love calling in and they are so so helpful and friendly.....we can't buy all the time but all the staff are really happy to let us look at anything.....and I would like to say we have become friends with many of the staff.....highly recommend a visit....love the place.....

[@nicepojos8766]

I just came across this wonderful video. I wish i had seen this much earlier. A shooting sporter and a starting-collector myself. Great pieces of art and sport shown here. Lovely...thanks from the Netherlands.

[@Primortal1]

Top video Paul! I’ve purchased a few air rifles from Crawley Surplus Store, Daniel is a great guy and was very helpful, he managed to source the Hatsan BT 65 Elite for me which at the time was hard to find, I look forward to seeing more vids from you on this topic!👍

[@khm736]

Really enjoyed that, great to see some love for .20 I got my .20 95k 10 years back and it's lush.

[@DodgyFPV]

Great stuff as this store doesn't come up on google when searching for parts, found what I was looking for here thank you so much and the discount code is the cherry on top.

[@ElliotLambert-t7k]

loved watching this, supporting local business and also supporting uk based brands aswel . loved it

[@welshhunter7284]

Ive got the Air Arms tx200, Fantastic rifle and super accurate

[@iannorton4463]

I don't think anyone has mentioned how brilliant the 80s style funk is ✌️👍🇬🇧

[@Pauljones-cd6dk]

Excellent Paul...

[@kbizzy04]

Been to the surplus store a few times, Dan’s a top bloke and knows his stuff

[@stevendavis2122]

Yes, I can remember flicking through the Freeman’s catalog😂

[@rabidhoneybadger5436]

Yep the Webley’s in freeman’s that was in the early 90’s I think 😆

[@roygifford2794]

Hi paul fantastic channel enjoyed this one very much I used to own a BSA,rifle weihrauch H177 short carbin believe it or not was a 22,Wembley hand gun back in the early 80/90s . Brilliant brought back a lot of childhood memories . My favourite was the Hw100 definitely hands down to me .

[@MrBollocks10]

You've had all the guns of my youth.😀 I went with my Dad to buy a 22 BSA .( A meteor, I think). But I couldn't hold up. It was too heavy for me.😊 So I ended up leaving with a 177 Weihrauch. Years of fun. Me, my kids, their kids and still going strong.😀

[@jimbo5661]

Hi Paul, first of all, thanks for standing up for the guy being harassed by the police officers, that video introduced me to your air rifle content(good old KZbin!) We share common interests it seems and I’ve just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work 👍

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Thanks mate, welcome on board! All the best.

[@stealer59]

Better value and more fun than any watch!

[@richrichie378]

Wow some kit there.. must take some good engineering and metal workers making these. I remember as kids having cap guns. We used pull them out spin them in fingers like billy the kid.. I had for some reason a replica metal luga pistol, didn't do anything but quite an unusual thing, to have as a toy

[@bryanadams4436]

Hi Paul something else we have in common I've had all different air riffles for nearly 50 years now currently have a Gammo Coyote precharge good all round little bit of kit cracking podcast as usual mate

[@Skysurf2067]

Excellent video Paul, Love it!

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Hey Randy hope you're well mate, love to you both.

[@Skysurf2067]

@@PaulThorpeOfficial you too my friend, hope you are feeling better.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Thanks mate.@@Skysurf2067

[@stebaz7]

Air arms Pro sport is the best springer in my opinion.

[@skylongskylong1982]

What noticed moving from firearms to piston air rifles you have to use the artillery method when shooting them, due to cylinder/ piston moves forward, and back when the air rifle shoots pellets. You do not have this problem with PCP air rifles, just springers.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

The Piston in a springer does NOT move backwards after firing. It moves forwards and stops. It doesn't rebound. The recoil felt is caused by the spring. PCP rifles are soulless and aren't challenging to shoot. I know so man people who moved from a springer to an PCP, got bored very quickly, and returned to the springer.

[@lippylou1532]

Aww I love how your eyes light up when you pick up some of them and that smile like a kid in a sweet shop ❤

[@jaspercain1691]

Another excellent video Paul great content 🙂👍🇭🇲

[@citygentBFD]

Best rifle for me was the UK solid barrel and the wood stock was great an just over a grand. 100 percent best rifle.. Love the switch up

[@BillyG175]

Thank you really enjoyed the show ❤

[@philangel4273]

IMO Daniel and all the guys at Crawley Surplus will give you the absolute best service and the best choice of air guns and Airsoft in the south,... I own a Katran, HW100 LE and a Red Wolf and many others all bought from Crawley Surplus,... Fantastic shop!!!

[@ryanjames702]

Great video Paul, thanks for sharing 👍 all the education you need in one video to help someone get started in the hobby.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Great hobby it is too!

[@Kingston997]

I've been into airguns since i was very young. Ive bought at least 30-40 air rifles and pistols directly from Dan, even in their old store location with our relationship spanning over 15 years. Best store and team ever.

[@lovecaffeine1]

Great vid Paul, would love to see you doing some target practice with your air guns see how they compare 🙂

[@mickyovts3872]

Iv just gotten into these over the last few month, iv now got 3, a hw80, a gamo gx250 and a kral puncher breaker..... i love them

[@sub12airgunners]

great vid, my favorite shop with great people, Dan and the boys are top blokes nothing is to much trouble 👍👍

[@chloewright1]

Nothing is "TOO" much trouble, not to. Ffs 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sub12airgunners]

@@chloewright1 really !!! you don't have enough to worry about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Do_Not_Comply_V]

Well done Paul. An excellent video. Air rifles, bb, Airsoft are all great fun.

[@5tever7272]

Boy's toys, nice 1 Paul 👍

[@absolutely2935]

Superb - great video

[@glenncaukill1320]

I do love a good air gun like many I started off with a bsa super meteor 177 , I have a hw97 and hw95 , in the past I've had a hw 77 , hw35, a few air arms tx200s etc , a good hobby , I've had the hw 100 kt too , it was excellent

[@hurleyflyer263]

I got stopped by the police, I was carrying my air rifle in its carry case to my local woods for some target practice. The officer was a nice guy. He looked at my air rifle and told me to have a good shoot. That was back in the 70s and I was 15. Ho, how times have changed.

[@michaelbritain5546]

In 1960's a friends dad had a winchester .22 rimfire and .22 shorts, hung on his pantry door and ammo in dresser, we shot it in farmers field many times, nothing ever said.

[@mrsmith5687]

Great video air guns come along way

[@charlesflint9048]

The only sport that I was on a team on while at school was target shooting. That was many years ago: we would practice with rimfire .22 rifles in an indoor range under the gym and then go to army ranges to shoot Lee Enfield.303s at longer ranges. Sadly,I don’t think this happens now.

[@gavinwhite9743]

Totally mirrors by youth, those .303s could really kick into your shoulder. I also had the opportunity to shoot the SA80 when on Army camps.( all done through CCF)

[@charlesflint9048]

@@gavinwhite9743 The first time I fired a .303 I got a fat lip from the recoil!.

[@99ron30]

Maybe still a thing at very posh exclusive private schools in the UK. I guess some cadets get to do it too.

[@RichardsCollins-ie3yg]

Paul went to your favourite shop in Three Bridges, your gun shop, Surplusstore, all I can say is wow adults men’s real toy shop. Looking to buy a Rifle as I already Colt 1911 and Webley tempest . What a great shop and very informative and kind staff. Excellent thanks for recommending this as there is nothing like this in Peterborough. They gave me 5% off what I have bought 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼thank you awesome shop.

[@joshbenson3307]

I really wish I did not know about this place now as I have that worrying feeling I might have to go and spend some money

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

😂 I know the feeling!

[@gwilko6452]

I too love colleting air rifles, air pistols. Reget selling my FX but still have 3 rifles and 4 pistols. Great vlog

[@casualbynature5059]

Good watch Paul as an air gun enthusiast 👌

[@johnrichardson4583]

Really enjoyed that, thanks guys

[@tacfoley4443]

@8:09 - You said 'right across the UK...apart from Scotland'. You missed out Northern Ireland, also part of the UK, where EVERYTHING over 1 Joule needs a Firearms Certificate, just like a centrefire rifle. And at 8:34', Mr Thorpe said 'that's what happens when you give your gun rights up'. Here in UK we have not had 'gun rights' since the introduction of the Firearms Certificate system. I'll let you look that one up.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Yes sorry, of course, NI has their own restrictions. I wouldn't forget you guys!

[@Tungstencube66]

I've bought two rifles from Daniel one being my HW100. He a top chap, must get back to the shop soon as I really want a HW44 pistol.

[@jerrywarren6959]

I completed understand what you have and are mentioning,however we can’t prepare ourselves for defence but people can walk around prepared to rape, kill, Rob and attack us us im afraid that sucks it’s not just unfair but it completely undermines equality

[@jerrywarren6959]

Lateran carbine

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

Be prepared, boy scouts moto

[@colinfletcher7629]

Oh but you can prepare, get into the mind of said bad guy, then use initiative ways of defence. Non lethal of course, might sting though...

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

And then they prepare, and next thing you know there's innocent people and kids getting hit by the crossfire. No thanks.

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

I started with a webley tempest at 13. Fell in love with it in seconds. At 16 bought a Crosman 1377. In my late 20s i bought my first co2, a walther p99 - amazing thing. That was it, for a long time i haven't had one, but this's inspired me to get back into it. Would love to see same video on pistols though matey. Cheers mate - from Sheffield, S. Yorks.

[@ootahbeefz5501]

Video was 🔥. We need to see your collection next fella.

[@yorkshirepud6676]

Iam OMGing at the end as you take us around the shop Great Vid from a Yorkshire man (don't hold it again'st me !)

[@valensia777]

Great video really enjoyed that. Thanks Paul👍

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it