It is impossible to determine the best pneumatic gun, but we can say with confidence that this is a weapon made according to the scheme with preliminary pumping. The main criterion for the compared images is not only the available power and technical condition, but also the overall dimensions.
The fact is that there are some models of weapons made on the basis of shortened rifles, and therefore having rather impressive dimensions. Thus, the power of the shot increases. Therefore, the best air gun must be sought in the compact samples section. One cannot but pay attention to the fact that carrying such weapons will be more convenient, since compactness has not yet inconvenience anyone.
The best air gun is also difficult to determine because devices with pre-pumping have the ability to adjust the power of the shot. The barrels of weapons of such models are very short, so the maximum range and speed of a bullet depends directly on the atmospheric pressure in the can. After each shot, compressed air is consumed, so the power gradually decreases.
Not the best air gun, but the most powerful one is one that has been modified manually. Homemade products are completely different, of all calibers and sizes. Many lovers are personally engaged in the manufacture of improved pneumatic weapons, sometimes the samples are quite high quality and surpass the existing analogues of the modern market.
Western experts have agreed that the best air gun in the world is the Crosman C31. Due to its technical characteristics, it has the highest power. The flight range is significantly increased compared to other weapons of this class. Using an elongated barrel, the developers increased the initial bullet speed to 150 meters per second. Pistol shooting is carried out only with steel balls. The case is made of high quality plastic, the total weight is not more than 640 grams. One of the main advantages of this sample is a large number of shots from a filled tank, while the installed firing power is practically not lost until the spray can is empty.
On the Russian market, the best pneumatic gun for self-defense is Anics A -112, an Anix model. It is not particularly inferior to its Western counterparts, but it has some differences. Power and muzzle velocity are identical to the Crosman C31. According to technical indicators, the Russian- made pistol belongs to the semi-automatic type of weapon. The magazine capacity is 15 4.5 mm caliber bullets. Steel balls are used as ammunition.
By the number of shots from one spray cannon, the Anix model was unable to surpass the result of a western competitor. The gun can produce only 50 shots without replacing the tank with compressed air, which is three times less than the Crosman C31.
Although technical characteristics are a hallmark among many models of airguns, each amateur and professional has his own preference, on which the choice of the desired pistol is based.