Weighing less than 2 pounds and with a barrel length of about 5 inches, this handheld pistol has adjustable sights for wind and elevation. This is a great handheld pellet pistol option for all your shooting needs.

3. BEEMAN PISTOL .177 CALIBER

Another handheld style pellet pistol from Beeman, this .177 caliber handgun and comes complete with a shooter’s kit to get you going right out of the box. This is a good pellet gun for target practice as it is slightly less powerful and allows for good control on the target range.

With a 90 day limited warranty, you can try it out and see if it’s the right fit for you. Reaching speeds of up to 200 feet per second, this handheld style pellet gun is a good entry level gun for shooting pellets.

OUR FINAL THOUGHTS

In caring for your rifle or handgun style pellet gun, you’ll want to clean out the chambers of the gun on a regular basis. You’ll also want to make sure you clean out the magazines that come with your pellet gun to ensure you don’t experience any snags or hang ups when you are trying to shoot.

Dust or debris can halt a rifle or handgun in the blink of an eye. Taking care of your pellet or BB gun means you get to enjoy it for longer. Do not leave it exposed to the elements; take it inside or store it in your garage in a safe place.

Never leave pellets or BBs in the gun when it is in storage and ensure you keep your pellets away from your gun’s storage place – just like a real gun. It’s best for everyone’s safety to do so.

It is also recommended to wear protective eyewear when shooting a pellet or BB gun, whether it is a rifle style of handgun style.

Never point a pellet gun directly at another person and ensure there anyone using your pellet gun is shown how to use it properly and always make sure you’re wearing shooting glasses.

Pellet guns are fun for shooting cans off fences, shooting at targets and trying to hit branches in a tree; but a pellet gun can really hurt another person so always practice safe shoot procedures, especially when you choose to go out hunting with your pellet gun.

But remember, a pellet gun is just one tool that you need to make your small game hunt successful. You’ll also want to invest in things such has hunting clothing, good boots, a survival kit, trail cameras, and so on.

Whether you decide to invest in a rifle style pellet gun or a handheld pistol pellet gun, you’ll want to get the most power possible for the money you are spending. The more velocity a pellet gun offers, the more likely hunters and small game hunters are to take out their targets.

You might need to invest in special pellets or BBs designed for hunting, but for everyday target practice, regular pellets as suggested by the manufacturer gets the job done right. Test out the kind of pellet gun you think you’ll like before buying it and you won’t be sorry.

Don’t forget to ensure you have a good scope attached to your rifle so you can get maximum sightlines while shooting. Take care of your pellet gun and it will work for years to come.

This article by Chris Browning originally appeared at Gun News Daily in 2018.

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