Airgunning in the modern era is still as simple as it ever was, and this is because traditional airguns aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, most technologies tend to advance beyond the basics as the millwheel of time slowly rolls on. You can still buy a simple motorcycle for bopping ar...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Maintenance 

Air pistol maintenance involves keeping the pistol clean, properly lubricated, and safely stored so it continues to perform reliably and maintain accuracy. Most air pistols require only minimal routine care, including wiping down the exterior after use, occa...

I know it’s Spring. Early Spring at that. Deer season is likely not on the forefront of your mind, but you and I both know how time flies. Even with the best of intentions, we still allow things to sneak up on us.  That said, if you are one of those folks who like to plan things out, and have b...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Accuracy Tips 

Improving air pistol accuracy depends primarily on mastering a few core shooting fundamentals: proper grip, consistent stance, correct sight alignment, smooth trigger control, controlled breathing, and follow-through. These elements work together to stabili...

Quick Answer: Best Air Pistols for Backyard Shooting

The best air pistols for backyard shooting are typically .177 caliber BB or pellet pistols designed for recreational target practice and plinking. Most backyard air pistols use CO₂, spring piston, or pneumatic power systems and are capable o...

Quick Answer: CO2 vs Spring vs PCP Air Pistols

CO2 air pistols use disposable carbon dioxide cartridges to power each shot and are widely used for recreational shooting, training replicas, and backyard plinking.

Spring piston air pistols generate compressed air using a mechanical spring and pist...

Quick Answer: BB Pistols vs Pellet Pistols

A BB pistol fires spherical steel BBs and is typically designed for recreational shooting, plinking, and firearm-style training. BB pistols often feature high-capacity magazines and semi-automatic operation.

A pellet pistol fires diabolo-shaped pelle...

Shooting BB guns is fun no matter how old you are.  I won’t even put a Matel-esque 99 year age limit on it.  Umarex has been in the business of making BB guns for a long time now. While we are known as the King of Replicas, meaning handgun replicas, we are also a fair hand at making BB rifles o...

Pellet guns are extremely versatile, extremely fun, and extremely diverse in their power capabilities in the modern era.  Pellet gun shooters do everything from paper punching targets, long range precision shooting, hunting, or pest control. If you were to get just one air gun, a pellet gun wo...

Are you into handguns?  Almost a silly question, but in all seriousness, if you are into handguns, you need to check out Umarex’s extensive line of BB replicas.  Umarex has official licenses with several firearms manufacturers to produce replicas of their firearms. We can’t produce them all, b...