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10M pistol- IZH-46M or FAS 6004?

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Hoosier Daddy:
I am enjoying target matches and ready for the next step in pistols. I have been using my 2300KT and Home brewed 1740.
If I have about $500 in the play funds.
I know it is well under the amount of a PCP match grade gun... but of the two, a Baikal IZH-46M or the Chiappa FAS 6004, which would you choose?
First, here in the states the Izzy would be second hand while I can buy a new FAS.
We all know "out of the box" performance is key, so a pistol with a a reputation of one being better than the other is what I am looking for input on.
Yet long term support is very important. If I can not get support from Russia 3-5 years down the road has me worried.
 An excellent track record is desirable and I feel both of these fit the bill.

Turning to the masters here for thoughts / recommendations.

ac12:
Neither.
The problem with the iZH-46 is the weight.  It is a rather heavy pistol.
I forget why I passed on the FAS.

Instead, I went with a used Pardini K-58, also a SSP, and a tier 1 pistol.
It was excellent in all respects.
Except my tendonitis did not like the SSP charging motion.

I suggest emailing or calling Pilkington Guns (www.pilkguns.com) and ask what they have in their used air pistol inventory.
I bought both of my 10 APs from them; the SSP Pardini K58, and a co2 Walther CPM-1.
Pilkingtons will service what they sell.

Hoosier Daddy:
Interesting, I had no idea Pilkington sold used guns.
 Thanks!

truepaganini:
I had an IZH but it was just way too heavy and I had to sell it. I've done some research on the fas 6004 and they're a great company. seems like a good entry level 10m gun if you dont want a pcp

Frank in Fairfield:
New IZH46M pistols are available from Canada..

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