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Alfa .22 Caliber Blank Pistol

Rated 4 stars from 16 customer ratings. 7/28/2011

Summary: Excellent quality and reliability. Far better quality than any other blank pistols I have used in the past. I use it training Police and Protection Sport dogs, so it sees year round use. I like the ability to use quieter crimps for younger dogs, and graduate to louder loads for more experienced dogs. I have purchased several products from Gun Dog Supply and have been very satisfied with quick delivery, and excellent quality.

Customer Reviews
Alpha .22 blank gun
Reviewed: October 10, 2009
  

By: Larry
I got my alpha pistol a few days ago and love it. It's well built and looks like it will last. It's no toy. I chose the.22 so I could use different levels of sound for pups and older dogs. I was told it might jam with acorns but pointing it down it works perfect. I like all the orange on it for safety. I feel the product is well worth the money.
5 102
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 04-06-2010
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Matthew Bohn from oh
3 dogs: German Shorthaired Pointer.  Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
This is a great pistol. This is very well built and durable. The orange handle is very nice, makes it easy to see if you happen to drop it in the field
5 1145
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Jeff Nelson
Steve,



I use my Alfa 22 blank pistol to start indoor track meets. It works very well and is very loud. I have actually used it at outdoor track meets and it is louder than some 32 blank pistols I have used. I am very pleased with this pistol.

5 1152
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 10-05-2008
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Jerry Odell from AL
2 dogs: Chesapeake Bay Retriever.  Pet. Hunting dog.
Liked: Easy to load/unload and reliable performance.



Dislikes: None

5 1162
Alpha 22 double action blank pistol
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Jenny Stout
111 dogs: English Setter.  Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog.
I used this title for four legs of the AKC Junior Hunter title, and it and my dog did very well together. I never had a problem with the pistol. Friends advised me to stay away from the very cheap pistols, and I\\\'m so glad that I did!
5 1166
English pointers and English Cocker Spaniels
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: James Vance from TX
117 dogs: English pointers and English Cocker Spaniels.  Hunting dog.
EXCELLENT
5 1189
Alpha pistol
Reviewed: July 27, 2011
  

By: Lynn Moore
16 dogs: lab.  Pet. Competition dog. Working dog.
I prefer the Alfa to our other pistols because it does not stick like the 209 shells do in the others. It is my favorite!
5 1248
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 09-25-2010
Reviewed: July 28, 2011
  

By: Stacy Radewan
11 dogs: Labrador.  Competition dog.
This is a great gun for field trial/hunt test training use. It\'s light and user friendly. I would recomment it to anyone in the market for one.
5 1276
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 12-14-2010
Reviewed: July 28, 2011
  

By: Tim Connell from NH
5 dogs: German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois.  Pet. Competition dog. Working dog.
Excellent quality and reliability. Far better quality than any other blank pistols I have used in the past. I use it training Police and Protection Sport dogs, so it sees year round use.



I like the ability to use quieter crimps for younger dogs, and graduate to louder loads for more experienced dogs.



I have purchased several products from Gun Dog Supply and have been very satisfied with quick delivery, and excellent quality.

5 1286
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 04-08-2011
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Dennis White from WA
LAB.  Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
Well Built


4 1163
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 01-07-2011
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Richard Miller from IL
Corgi.  Pet.
I'm not using the gun for a dog (but I love the Corgi), using it as a track&field official for race starting. we use the 22 indoors, I also have a 32 (from you) for outdoor meets. for indoor meets with the 22, I may shoot up to 50 or so rounds over 2 to 3 hours. outdoor meets can be either the same or a lot less depending on how the meet is set up.



we use black powder blanks as we need all of sound, flash, and smoke so that runners do not have to look at us while timers on the opposite end of a track can "see" a start without relying on sound, which can have a significant delay at those distances. both the 22 and 32 Alpha are excellent at that, especially due to the porting of blast and smoke out of the top of the barrel. meet participants have noted to me the better sound and flash/smoke of the Alpha compared to a different brand blank firing gun when used back to back in a meet.



with black powder, the gun must be cleaned after about 50 rounds, sometimes more frequently. the usual problem is that the cylinder will not open or will not go back into position while reloading. the usual cause is junk from spent rounds either clogging the shell ejector or collecting at the bore end of the cylinder. the narrower bore end of the cylinder (which prevents use of true bullet rounds) tends to collect junk. the extractor has tight enough tolerances that almost anything will impact its positioning. I typically carry at least a cleaning brush with me all the time.

4 1173
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 07-18-2011
Reviewed: July 26, 2011
  

By: Paul Ott - Wichita, KS
13 dogs: English Pointer, GSP, Lab.  Hunting dog.
If I point the pistol up into the air, it sometimes doesn\'t want to fire because the blank cartridge slides back out of the cylinder and catches on the way to the firing position. As long as I point it down or level, it works fine.
4 1182
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 07-25-2011
Reviewed: July 29, 2011
  

By: MICHAEL SMITH from TX
Golden Retriever.  Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog.
Had the chrome mode but it got stolen. Had to be repaired. Transfer bar is made out of pot metal. This one may not be but I have heard of these going back also. We will see.

Mike

4 1330
Alfa starter pistol
Reviewed: August 26, 2011
  

By: Valerie Bernhardt
6 dogs: Flat-Coated Retriever.  Pet. Competition dog. Working dog.
I have used this product a lot -at least several times a week since it's purchase and have had no misfires.

However it is very difficult to get the spent blanks out. I have to hit the cylinder with a bumper in order to get them out to reload. I am not the only one who experienced this difficulty.



It is not as good as my old NEF ( I lost the cylinder ) but better than many out on the market.

4 1813
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol ---- 07-25-2011
Reviewed: August 7, 2011
  

By: Michel Smith from TX
Golden Retriever.  Hunting dog. Competition dog.
Not the quality of the older nickel plated Alpha .22 I had stolen. Action is rough and cylinder release hard to operate.
3 1747
Alfa 22 Double-Action Blank Pistol
Reviewed: July 28, 2011
  

By: Zeke
2 dogs: Golden Retrievers.  Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
It jammed from day one............ I returned it for a refund after two weeks and found an old NEF started pistol on line.
1 1272

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Alfa 22 Double Action Blank Pistol

Rugged and reliable dual-action revolver. Superior Alfa manufacturing quality.

Alfa .22 Caliber Blank Starter / Training Pistol
$189.95


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  • Alfa .22 Case and Accessories Alfa .22 Barrel Detail Alfa .22 Shell Ejector Alfa .22 Cylinder Detail Alfa .22 Hammer Detail Alfa .22 Grip Detail
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    These blank pistols are not props and can cause serious injury if used improperly. They are not recommended for use in theatrical productions or indoors.


    The Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter Pistol is a rugged and reliably designed dual action revolver with the superior manufacturing quality of the Alfa pistols.

  • Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty

  • The Z-MAC zinc-aluminum frame and the high strength heat-treated steel parts promise years of trouble free usage.

  • Thanks to the automated drop safety lock and machine tooled steel double-action-trigger mechanism the revolvers are absolutely safe.

  • The Alfa 22 Blank Pistol has bright orange grips made of high impact polymer so it's easy to see in the field.

  • The orange safety cap on the solid barrel is a reminder that this blank pistol is not a firearm.

    Other features of the ALPHA 22 include:
    • Six shot swing out cylinder allowing for easy loading and unloading.
    • The lanyard ring in the bottom of the handle for added security.
    • Comes complete with a hard shell carrying case and cylinder cleaning brush.
    NOTE: CCI "smokeless" .22 caliber blanks are recommended. If using crimped acorn blanks, you must point the Alfa .22 down when firing to prevent jamming (this does not occur with our other types of blanks).

    Specifications:

    Barrel: 2"
    Overall Length: 7"
    Height: 5.25"
    Weight: 1.6 lbs.
    Capacity: 6
    Finish: Blued

    Use and/or possession of Blank Pistols (Starter Pistols) and Blanks is prohibited and/or restricted in some jurisdictions. Laws change frequently. Therefore, all buyers should check with local authorities prior to ordering starter pistols, blank pistols, and/or blanks.


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