PCP air pistols powered by compressed air – from the recoil-free HW 44 to the semi-automatic Evanix Viper. Back to the Air Pistols overview or take a look at spring-piston air pistols.
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PCP air pistols feature an internal tank that's filled using a compressor, a pump, or a bottle. Pulling the trigger releases air from the tank, driving the pellet through the barrel. Compared to spring-piston pistols, PCP models typically offer a higher shot count per fill, recoil-free firing, and often repeating magazines for fast follow-up shots.
Weihrauch HW 44 – The Recoil-Free Repeater
The Weihrauch HW 44 (€999) is the compressed-air pistol from German HW manufacturing: recoil-free firing, excellent accuracy, and, thanks to its 10-shot magazine, fast follow-up shots with easy reloading. The built-in cartridge with a pressure gauge and quick-fill port can be charged to 200 bar and delivers up to 105 shots – including a regulator for consistent power across the entire fill.
EVANIX Viper Cal. 30 – Semi-Automatic with Dual Tank
The EVANIX Viper Cal. 30 (€1,349) is a semi-automatic PCP air pistol in .30 caliber (7.62 mm) with an innovative slide mechanism for effortless cocking. Two separate air reservoirs – one under the barrel, one wrapped around it – deliver strong shot performance and stamina up to 250 bar fill pressure. Two 5-shot magazines are included.
Huben GK1 V3 – Semi-Automatic with Export Kit
The Huben GK1 V3 (€1,699) is a true semi-automatic thanks to its hammerless design, chambered in .22" (5.5 mm) with a non-removable, auto-rotating 19-shot magazine and a walnut grip. As shipped, output is capped at 7.5 joules (approx. 40 shots per fill). The included export kit may be possessed in Germany but installed only with the appropriate permit – once installed under permit, the pistol reaches up to 30-40 joules at around 19 shots per fill.
Frequently Asked Questions About PCP Air Pistols
What does "export kit included" mean?
An export kit boosts the pistol's power beyond Germany's permit-free 7.5-joule limit. Possessing the kit is permit-free in Germany, but installing it requires the appropriate firearms permit. Without that permit, the pistol stays capped at 7.5 joules in its factory configuration.
How do I fill the tank on my PCP air pistol?
Depending on the model, you fill the tank using a high-pressure compressor, a hand pump, or a compressed air bottle via the matching fill port – most models in this category run at fill pressures between 200 and 300 bar.
Are PCP air pistols quieter than spring-piston pistols?
PCP pistols are generally significantly quieter and recoil-free compared to spring-piston models, since there's no mechanical spring slap – volume also depends on caliber and the power setting used.