Airforce Airguns

"Airforce Airguns" (aka. Gunpower Airguns in the United Kingdom) is an American manufacture of pre-charged pneumatic air rifles. The company was founded in 1994 in Fort Worth, Texas. The rifles were designed to be lightweight, accurate, and inexpensive. The design also allowed easy attachment of accessories and adjustable power.

The original model named the Talon (Storm) was release in 1999. In the 2001 a second model was released, the Talon SS (Shadow). The Talon SS included a longer frame and shorter barrel. This combination resulted in a quieter rifle which still regarded as legal by the BATFE. The Talon SS is being used extensively by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for pest elimination. [ [http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2005/08/talon-ss-powerful-quiet.html The Talon SS by Tom Gaylord] ] The last model released in 2004 was the Condor (SSS). The Condor used a larger valve, heavier hammer, and longer barrel to produce more power than either the Talon SS or the original Talon. [ [http://www.airforceairguns.com/aboutus.html Airforce Airguns About US] ]

The rifles are made largely from aluminum, but, where necessary, as in the trigger mechanism, steel is used. The barrels are manufactured by the German company Lothar Walther. Barrels can be swapped to change either caliber or power level of the rifle. [ [http://www.pyramydair.com/site/articles/talon Pyramyd Air] ]

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External links

* [http://www.airforceairguns.com Airforce Airguns Company Website]
* [http://www.gunpower.org.uk Gunpower Airguns Company Website]
* [http://www.talonairgun.com Airforce Airguns Forum]