Customer Reviews for Webley And Scott .177 Tempest Air Gun gun

Type: Spring-piston air pistol
Manufacturer: Webley
Model: Tempest
Materials: Mostly metal with minimal plastic parts
Weight: 953g (2.1 pounds)
Barrel: 175mm (6.9 inches), metal rifled
Power Source: Spring-piston operated
Action: Single shot
Ammo Type: .177 caliber pellets
Ammo Capacity: 1 pellet
FPS: 400-499

Trigger Pull: The Webley Tempest's trigger pull is notably efficient, being a single action with virtually no take-up. The pull is sufficiently light for ease of shooting, but not so sensitive as to cause accidental firing. This significantly contributes to the airgun's accuracy. Additionally, you have the option to customize the trigger pull weight anywhere between 3-5 pounds.

Accuracy: The Webley Tempest operates on a spring-piston mechanism, resulting in a noticeable recoil when the spring retracts, a motion that occurs towards the gun's front. This differs from many spring-piston rifles where the spring moves forward, creating a reverse recoil effect. The Tempest's recoil direction feels more intuitive, which I believe aided in achieving a tight 1.5-inch grouping from 30 feet in a semi-rested stance.

Build Quality: The construction of the Tempest is predominantly metal, with only a few plastic components like the nose cap and grips. Its compact size and weight strike a balance between solidity and manageability, although cocking the airgun requires considerable effort and may necessitate experimenting with different techniques.

Realism: While not an exact replica, the Webley Tempest's design, particularly the grips and trigger, echoes that of a revolver. Its distinctive style traces back to designs from the 1920s, making it quite unique.

Pros:

• Exceptional accuracy for a spring-piston pistol.
• Simple operation: one crank per shot.
• Robust, mostly metal construction.
• Windage and elevation adjustable rear sight.
• Compact yet powerful.
• Trigger pull can be adjusted between 3-5 pounds.

Cons:

• Left-handed shooters may find the grip less comfortable.
• Adjusting the sight can be time-consuming.
• Spring recoil requires acclimatization and practice.
• Cocking the gun demands significant strength.

Comments:

Despite concerns about the "new version" being manufactured in Turkey, my experience selling Turkish-made Webley Alectos has been very positive, with minimal issues. The Turkish-made Tempest seems to uphold this standard of quality. A notable advantage is the increased velocity, with the .177 caliber reaching about 500 FPS. Its compact size is also impressive, comparable to a Beretta 92 despite housing all the mechanics of a spring-piston system and maintaining high performance. The primary caveat for potential buyers would be the required physical strength to cock the gun, which might be challenging for some individuals.