Many believe that air guns are necessary for self-defense. However, this is a fairly common misconception. To protect against intruders, a gas spray is much better, or if you live in a very dangerous area and are afraid for your life, a real firearm. Why is that? You will find the answer to this question in this article.
Why is pneumatic not suitable for self defense?
Perhaps the main reason airguns perform poorly in self-defense is power. Ammunition released from pneumatics will not pierce even thick clothes. And if you shoot in open areas of the body (for example, hands, face, etc.), then the bullet simply gets stuck in the fatty layer, and the attacker gets off with a bruise and burning pain. If the attacker was in a state of drug or alcohol intoxication, then he did not feel any injuries. That is, the pneumatic does not stop the attacker, but it can quite piss off. And in this case, you will not be good enough.
Many rely on the so-called psychological effect - the attacker will see a weapon and decide that it is better to retreat before it is too late. However, this number will not work either. After all, airguns are quite easy to distinguish from military ones. Therefore, if an attacker at least once in his life held a firearm in his hands, he will understand that this is a bluff.
Also, airguns have a rather specific design. To shoot, you need a cylinder of CO 2 (carbon dioxide). But, as you know, compressed gas is not there forever. The pressure in the cylinder is slowly decreasing, and therefore it needs to be changed every 2-3 days. It is also worth noting that frost reduces the pressure in the cylinder. And this means that the power of the shot will be much less.
So why do you need pneumatic weapons, if not for self-defense? You will find the answer to this question below.
What is pneumatic for?
First of all, pneumatics are used for training. For beginners who have never held a weapon in their life, it is quite difficult to work with a firearm. The air gun is much better in this regard. Firstly, it has high reliability and does not require special care. Secondly, the cost of shells for pneumatic is quite low. One shot from a pneumatic gun is 10 times cheaper than from a combat one. Also, due to the low power, the pneumatic can be used in a limited, enclosed space. If you have a special bullet catcher, you can hone your shooting skills without leaving your home.
Pneumatic shooting at a target at a distance of 10 meters is an Olympic sport. Most interestingly, this discipline is relatively accessible. The gun does not require additional costs for repairs and maintenance, and bullets are quite cheap. As a rule, the price for one shell varies from 10 to 50 kopecks (the best pneumatic bullets in the world cost about 1 ruble).
Well, perhaps the most common use of pneumatics is recreational shooting. Shooting bottles and cans, you can remove the accumulated stress and get a lot of positive emotions. A walk through the woods with pneumatic simply can not be boring.
Airguns
Now the market is oversaturated with various models. New types of pneumatic guns come out quite often, so it is quite difficult to make a choice. Compared to its competitors, the Crosman C31 pistol stands out qualitatively. What is its feature? Why is the Crosman C31 better than other air guns? You can find answers to all these questions in this article.
Crosman c31
Crosman is one of the largest US air defense companies. Product quality is not inferior to European manufacturers, and at the same time the product is in an affordable price range. Also pleasing is the appearance of the weapon. Even the most demanding pneumatics enthusiasts will be struck by the resemblance of the replica to military weapons.
The Crosman C31 air gun is one of the most popular models that brings the lion's share of revenue to the company. What is the reason for such popularity among buyers? Firstly, the Crosman C31 air gun has almost record power. The initial speed is about 150 meters per second. Secondly, the gun has a rather roomy store. It contains as many as 18 balls (made of steel, 4.5 mm caliber). In addition, the rear sliding part of the handle allows quick and easy replacement of the can. Another advantage is that gas is used very economically when fired. One spray is enough for more than 100 shots.
Sights in this model are represented by a special bar and front sight. Crosman C31 is also equipped with light guide threads. This allows you to shoot even in case of poor visibility. If desired, the air gun can be upgraded by installing an optical sight on the 22-mm bar. In addition, you can put a flashlight or laser pointer.
Crosman C31 price
Also worth a separate talk about the cost of this weapon. Manufacturers sometimes overcharge their weapons, even if it’s clearly not worth it. Fortunately, Crosman does not suffer from this ailment. The price of the Crosman C31 is low and quite affordable. To get a gun, you have to give about 4,000 rubles (1,400 Ukrainian hryvnias). For comparison, you can consider other popular models. For example, Umarex Walther P38 from Umarex company costs 7,000 rubles (about 2500 hryvnia). And for the notorious Beretta M 92 FS from the same company will have to pay more than 11,000 rubles (approximately 4,000 hryvnia).
Total
Crosman C31 has a lot of undeniable advantages. These include ergonomics, relatively high power, a small mass of the gun itself, a spacious magazine and a fairly economical gas consumption when shooting. In addition, it costs Crosman C31 much cheaper than pneumatics of the same class. That is, we can say with confidence that in the price-quality ratio one of the best options is the Crosman C31. Reviews on this gun are more positive. Perhaps the only drawback of this model is accuracy. The accuracy of the battle with the Crosman C31, unfortunately, is far from ideal. Therefore, it is not recommended to use this model to participate in sports shooting competitions. But for entertaining shooting and training beginners, the Crosman C31 air gun is perfect.