Buzznrose
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Been getting leery about burning up 9MM and .22 since this new ammo cluster flock has Connemara ridiculous. So I bought a Glock 19 replica BB pistol (Umarex) and have been having a lot of fun practicing draws, moving and shooting, and even low light shooting. Use my carry holsters and while it’s not perfect, the draw and presentation are the same.
Lately, I’ve been burning through about a hundred rounds a few nights a week in my garage shooting one of these:
https://www.umarexusa.com/glock-19-co2-airgun
Lots of fun! Made by Umarex and licensed by Glock. Mags are $12 and hold 16 bb’s. I train at 7 yards in my garage. I had a nice Japanese Glock airsoft but this is way better IMO.
Cost...pretty cheap. I get 7 mags from a CO2 cartridge. 40 cartridges cost under $20, and 6000 bbs are under $8. I spend 30-40 minutes to get through those 7 mags. Total cost for BB’s and CO2 is under $1.00 (excluding targets and backstop).
For a backstop, I framed out a 4’ * 6’ rectangle using 2*4 lumber. I used two layers of foam flooring on the back, and several layers of heavy duty cardboard moving boxes on the front. I use the stick on targets.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Norsk-4-Pa...or-Foam-Tile-Multipurpose-Flooring/1002967934
https://www.lowes.com/pd/24-in-W-x-...ge-Heavy-Duty-Cardboard-Moving-Boxes/50098526
I know Umarex makes a lot of different models, so it might be worth it for around $100.
YMMV
Lately, I’ve been burning through about a hundred rounds a few nights a week in my garage shooting one of these:
https://www.umarexusa.com/glock-19-co2-airgun
Lots of fun! Made by Umarex and licensed by Glock. Mags are $12 and hold 16 bb’s. I train at 7 yards in my garage. I had a nice Japanese Glock airsoft but this is way better IMO.
Cost...pretty cheap. I get 7 mags from a CO2 cartridge. 40 cartridges cost under $20, and 6000 bbs are under $8. I spend 30-40 minutes to get through those 7 mags. Total cost for BB’s and CO2 is under $1.00 (excluding targets and backstop).
For a backstop, I framed out a 4’ * 6’ rectangle using 2*4 lumber. I used two layers of foam flooring on the back, and several layers of heavy duty cardboard moving boxes on the front. I use the stick on targets.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Norsk-4-Pa...or-Foam-Tile-Multipurpose-Flooring/1002967934
https://www.lowes.com/pd/24-in-W-x-...ge-Heavy-Duty-Cardboard-Moving-Boxes/50098526
I know Umarex makes a lot of different models, so it might be worth it for around $100.
YMMV