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My indoor range is shaping up nicely and the boys are having fun with it. But they're getting bored with the single shot, manual pump air pistol.

So, I'm in the market for a semi-auto pellet/bb handgun. CO2 powered? Anyone have 1st hand knowledge of these things and what to avoid?

The 'range' is only 9 yards deep by 4 ft wide.

Edit: Should I be thinking Airsoft instead of pellets? I've never done anything at all with airsoft.
 
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Spouse and I have few. I love them. We use a airsoft version of spouse's P09 to train. It is CO2 with same weight and controls as the powder gun. We back the autos out of the garage, close the doors and set up various stages.

We live in a HOA neighborhood inside town limits that does not allow airsoft, pellet guns or bow practice outside (sometimes we do anyway, when neighbors are away).
 
My indoor range is shaping up nicely and the boys are having fun with it. But they're getting bored with the single shot, manual pump air pistol.

So, I'm in the market for a semi-auto pellet/bb handgun. CO2 powered? Anyone have 1st hand knowledge of these things and what to avoid?

The 'range' is only 9 yards deep by 4 ft wide.

Edit: Should I be thinking Airsoft instead of pellets? I've never done anything at all with airsoft.
Tons of stuff here:

https://www.pyramydair.com/
 
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Anyone here big in to airsoft that can recommend a shadow 2 rig?
I Googled (with no experience on current airsoft) and found this video:



Redwolf Airsoft has been around since before I started playing, and they continue to have a decent reputation.

I clicked on the link, it took me to the site and said it's a KJ Works gun.

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The price? Dang, you will not find a better price on a quality airsoft.
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I'll tel you this right now.... if you buy it and a couple mags and you don't like it. I will buy it from you for what you paid**, if you'll ship it to Raleigh. That might keep me from doing something rash and buying an actual Shadow 2.



**Assuming you just don't care for it, and there's not something wrong with it. ;)


EDIT: DANG---- the pic above is the Shadow 1, Shadow 2 is out of stock.

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More deetz on that gun.

2019 Player's Choice "Best Airsoft Pistol (Regardless of Power Source)"

https://playerschoice.popularairsoft.com/

That is a spot that perennially belonged to Tokyo Marui.
 
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BB guns have advanced quite a bit since my Red Ryder days...

I used to have the original drozd full auto bb gun in black. That was a lot of fun with the girls shooting hanging aluminum cans, but we’d have ricochets all over the place with a solid backstop. I once got hit by a ricochet from a target that was more than 75’ away. Buddy shot himself with one and it buried three bbs in his arm.
 
I Googled (with no experience on current airsoft) and found this video:



Redwolf Airsoft has been around since before I started playing, and they continue to have a decent reputation.

I clicked on the link, it took me to the site and said it's a KJ Works gun.

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The price? Dang, you will not find a better price on a quality airsoft.
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I'll tel you this right now.... if you buy it and a couple mags and you don't like it. I will buy it from you for what you paid**, if you'll ship it to Raleigh. That might keep me from doing something rash and buying an actual Shadow 2.



**Assuming you just don't care for it, and there's not something wrong with it. ;)


EDIT: DANG---- the pic above is the Shadow 1, Shadow 2 is out of stock.

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More deetz on that gun.

2019 Player's Choice "Best Airsoft Pistol (Regardless of Power Source)"

https://playerschoice.popularairsoft.com/

That is a spot that perennially belonged to Tokyo Marui.

https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-work-cz-shadow-2-gbb-pistol-gas-ver.html
looks like the same animal. Can you confirm? Will order one today. And definitely pick yourself up a shadow 2 I have an original and an “orange” version, you will LOVE it!:D
 
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I can't figure out the difference between these two:

https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-work-cz-shadow-2-gbb-pistol-gas-ver.html
https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-work-cz-shadow-2-gas-bb-pistol-custom-cnc-marking.html

I went over the pics, they seem identical right down to the font of "Plus 2".
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The mags look right, and are much easier to load than my old KJ Works mags.
https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-works-cz-p-09-duty-mag-14245.html


The website seems not great, but the domain was registered in 2015, so seems OK there. This is going to come direct from Hong Kong, which doesn't scare me too much. They are all coming from Asia in one way or another.

Having purchased from China directly in the past, an English-language site with these flaws isn't terrible. I've seen MUCH worse.


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I can't figure out the difference between these two:

https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-work-cz-shadow-2-gbb-pistol-gas-ver.html
https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-work-cz-shadow-2-gas-bb-pistol-custom-cnc-marking.html

I went over the pics, they seem identical right down to the font of "Plus 2".
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The mags look right, and are much easier to load than my old KJ Works mags.
https://www.kyairsoft.com/kj-works-cz-p-09-duty-mag-14245.html


The website seems not great, but the domain was registered in 2015, so seems OK there. This is going to come direct from Hong Kong, which doesn't scare me too much. They are all coming from Asia in one way or another.

Having purchased from China directly in the past, an English-language site with these flaws isn't terrible. I've seen MUCH worse.


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The description on the second one says “custom engraved” I think that may be the difference. Noticed it was a Chinese site when I got to check out and stopped, I think I’m going to give it a shot and see what happens. :D
 
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https://www.amazon.com/Glock-177-Caliber-Steel-Pistol/dp/B07FT2LLLK


The Umarex Glock is at the top of the photo. I shoot it in my back yard and it is fun....its a bit on the loud side but accurate enough to be fun.
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I’ve been using a Crosman Vigilante 10 shot DA/SA revolver in the garage since I haven’t been able to get to the range. Three 5 gallon buckets filled with rubber mulch for traps and a 1/3 USPSA target just fits on the lid.

I modified the front sight to accept a fiber rod and sanded the width to get the same sight picture as my G19.

1 CO2 cartridge gets 55 shots before the pellets start not making it thru the cardboard.

Makes for good practice and a fun time. No recoil but the DA trigger is heavier and longer which requires good trigger control.
 
@NoNameHaveI.... any word on that Shadow 2?
Grrrrrrr! Having issues with the USPS, did the ring and run and now they say they cannot find my package! Have the gas adapter, gas and little plastic pellets ready to go. Mail in voting my big white hairy patootie!:mad:
 
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well the shadow 2 KY airsoft finally got here! :D
Weight and proportions are spot on when compared to the real thing, fits in my shadow holsters and feels just right. Accuracy was honestly better than I expected for a toy or training device, pic above I one full mag slow fire at 15 yds. Overall I think as stated upthread this is a great value for the money as a training aid or just as a run around the yard and have tons of fun toy! :D
 
ONE of your favorites?! How is it not your favorite? What could be better?

As much as I like the Shadow 2, I want a trigger as good as a 1911.
When you add cajun spice to all of them it’s hard to pick a favorite! I am very partial to my shadow 2s as well, my pre-b that I had CZC go through and tune up is super sweet and I am very partial to my cajunised P01 stainless. :D I need to do a CZ family pic one of these days.
 
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I think I’d have a hard time liking something DA/SA or (heaven forbid) striker fired after experiencing SAO.

For me... that’s the draw. SAO with high capacity and quality adjustable sights.

I run my CGW Shadow 2 SAO 99% of the time. The same with my CGW 75B.

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If it’s SAO..... it’s 100% ;) Otherwise it’s just SA-mode.

That said, how do you feel about the trigger in SA mode, compared to a high-end 1911 trigger. I mean.... of course it’s better than the best striker-Fire, I assume. :p


EDIT.... now that you’ve added the pics.... maybe I don’t need SAO.

It is not a 1911 but then nothing really is. It is better than my BHPs with custom work. Even the Yost from a pure trigger standpoint. The BHP ergos are better for me.

I own 3 CGW CZs and they are all amazing guns. I have a CZ75 SAO and a P01 I will send in one if these dats but there are other priorities.
 
Getting back to airsoft..... @NoNameHaveI, I notice in the pic of your airsoft, the hammer is back, and the trigger is forward. Is that the reach of a real Shadow 2?

How is the single-action trigger on the airsoft?
Both of my shadows have the reach reduction kit from cajun, so the single action reach is a little more pronounced in the airsoft version. The trigger break is actually VERY nice for a toy, much better than I expected it to be. Not quite cajun nice but comparable to a stock shadow 2. Overall I am very impressed and would recommend this particular product for any shadow owners or even fans of the platform for practice or just some backyard fun.
 
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