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Pinty Buster Tactical

Overview & Spec

Step up your shooting game with the Pinty Buster. Choose the high-velocity .177 (850 fps) for flatter trajectories and tighter groups, or the hard-hitting .22 (700 fps) for superior knockdown power. The 100 cc air tank provides 20–25 reliable shots per fill, while a fast side-lever action enables rapid follow-ups and minimizes reload time. An adjustable hammer spring lets you fine-tune power and shot feel, and dual 21 mm Picatinny rails — top for optics, bottom for lights, lasers, or grips — give mission-ready modularity for faster target acquisition, better balance, and quick on-the-fly setup.
Perfect for small game hunting, pest control, or backyard plinking — precision, power, and adaptability in one compact PCP pistol.

Warning: If filling the airgun from 0 psi, then it will be necessary to cock the airgun to remove the force of the Hammer against the firing Valve. Otherwise, the air will pass through the firing Valve and out the barrel, and the airgun will not pressurize.

Specifications .177 Caliber .22 Caliber
Caliber .177 (4.5mm) .22 (5.5mm)
Color Black Black
Velocity 850 fps (8.18gr pellets) 700 fps (18.13gr pellets)
Muzzle Energy 13.1 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
Max. Fill Pressure 3,625 PSI (250 BAR) 3,625 PSI (250 BAR)
Regulated Shots 25 25
Shots per Fill 40 40
Magazine Capacity 9 8
Cylinder Size 100cc 100cc
Action Sidelever Sidelever
Function Repeater Repeater
Trigger Two-Stage Adjustable Two-Stage Adjustable
Trigger Pull 2 – 3 lb 2 – 3 lb
Barrel Length 10.4’’ (265mm) 10.4’’ (265mm)
Overall Length 15.8’’ (400mm) 15.8’’ (400mm)
Weight 2.8 lb (1.3kg) 2.8 lb (1.3kg)
Body Type Pistol Pistol
Rail Type 21mm Picatinny 21mm Picatinny

Included in the Box

  • PCP Airgun

  • 2 Magazines

  • Filling Probe

  • O-Ring Pack

  • Sealing Oil

  • User Manual

COMPARE AIR MODEL

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$349.99

Caliber

.22 (5.5mm)

Caliber

.22 (5.5mm)

Caliber

.22 (5.5mm)
.25 (6.35mm)

Velocity

880 fps (18.13gr pellets)

Velocity

900 fps (18.13gr pellets)

Velocity

900 fps (.22, 18.13gr pellets)
850 fps (.25, 25.39gr pellets)

Cylinder Size

310 cc

Cylinder Size

630 cc

Cylinder Size

200 cc

Regulated Shots

50

Regulated Shots

160

Regulated Shots

30 (.22)
25 (.25)

Shots per Fill

70

Shots per Fill

180

Shots per Fill

50 (.22)
50 (.25)

Max. Fill Pressure

3,625 PSI (250 BAR)

Max. Fill Pressure

3,625 PSI (250 BAR)

Max. Fill Pressure

4,350 PSI (300 BAR)

Barrel Length

22’’ (558mm)

Barrel Length

22’’ (558mm)

Barrel Length

18.1’’ (460mm)

Field-Tested. Expert Approved.

Real performance is proven on the range. We partner with industry experts and leading marksmen to put Pinty gear through rigorous field testing. From tracking precision to long-term reliability under action, watch our partners push this model to its limits and break down what makes it a game-changer for your setup.

See the data, watch the review, and discover the Pinty difference for yourself!

Customers praised this PCP pistol for exceptional power and accuracy, with many noting it "exceeded expectations" and delivers "great quality at a great price." Shoots accurately at 25-50 yards with excellent shot count. However, several customers reported extended shipping delays (2-6 months) and noted the pistol is loud without a moderator. Some concerns about undersized fill probe and limited barrel threading for moderators.

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  • 5 stars: 49 (79%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (2%)
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Ed G
Great budget pcp air pistol.

Great gun to shoot. Lots of fun for plinking I only have it 4 stars because the actions is pretty sticky. It could be a bit smoother. Noise level isn’t bad if you live in rural areas. A moderator (I use a the Donny FL Summo) works wonders and quiets the gun down substantially. The magazines are a nice touch with the rotary dial, easy to load pellets. I get about 32 accurate quarter size shots out to 15 yards. Nice for praying as well. Takes rats and mice out with a well placed shot.

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To B
Nice gun… but missing parts

Noticed my trigger pull was super heavy. So I researched.. watch a fellow YouTuber video he showed how to adjust it… I tried but I don’t even have the adjustment screw on mine… if I can’t hit the target I can’t shoot the buster.

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Fuzzy Buddy
Awesome Back Yard Plinker! Way Better than I Expected for the Price!

Perfect backyard Pinker. I love the gun, it shoots great, everything feels A+ quality, it's pretty loud out of the box but I added a Buck Rail moderator, and it quiets it down quite a bit. Now it's quiet enough for me to shoot off my deck without the neighbors knowing. I also added a Vortex Crossfire HD 1.5-3.5X scout scope and it works great with the setup. I preordered it 4 months ago and was surprised to see the summer promotion and discounts that were almost $100 cheaper than the pre-order price, so I canceled and reordered, the gun shipped within 3 hours, plus I got a free $44 optic on top. had the gun a few days later and yet my preorder just sat there, I wish they would have given more priority to the loyal customers who staked the product months in advance, over new orders, I guess there was no benefit at all in pre-ordering.

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James Tidwell
Wow, What a great pistol!

Wow, What a great pistol! I'm getting 27-28 shots all in the green level of the pressure guage. Using 14.66gr. H&N Field target trophy pellets I'm getting mid 760fps average shots over the entire shot string. And absolutely excellent accuracy. The Buster will make for an excellent hunting/pesting rig. Especially with the ability to transform it into a carbine, which is how I've set mine up. I just can't get over the fit, finish and quality that Pinty has put into this pistol.

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danilo jacinto
best pistol for 2026

the pinty buster team are great people they resolved my issue fast and with care thanks to the Annie team on pinty buster people

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Anonymous
Buster,

Received my new air pistol and I'm really pleased with the quality of construction. (Typical of all Pinty products I've purchased over the years. Looking forward to getting it charged up so I can start plinking with it. I'm opting for using nitrogen myself, being a better long term solution over compressed air. I'm also going to find me a nice little padded carry case for this nifty pistol. Want to take care of it. Well done, Pinty.

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Mike Bodesheimer
Love this gun put 4x32 great! Then 4x12 x50With

Love this gun put 4x32 great! Then 4x12 x50
With flashlight ,Lazer, red dot.For fun! Have striker, I love it.All 22 cal. Next I will get Falcon x 22.Great job Pinty! Video coming! Both guns would be great with scope and red dot on top! Thanks

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John in Colorado
Buster .22 vs Buster .177?

Honestly I just tried both and I feel the.177 may be better. Definitely want a moderator on it. A little loud. I tried a Tatsu from DonnyFL and the Fatboy2.0. The Tatsu did help but I wanted more sound reduction, the Fat boy really did great but it blocks the front sight view. I will get something that is in between the two. The pistol feels front heavy, bipod recommended.

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John in Colorado
Buster has real balls

The wait is definitely worth the pistol. Shoots surprisingly as good as the Nightfall past 50 yards

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Megan Bartek
This pistol far exceeded my expectation for power

This pistol far exceeded my expectation for power and accuracy. Minute of squirrel at 50 yds is no problem. The trigger is awesome. Not pellet fussy. Loud if turned up without moderator. Chunks .22 cal 25 gr pellets hard. Love it. I want a .25 cal now😂

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Walter F Jerz
My first PCP pistol

It took 2 months to recieve my .22 buster, but it was a well worth wait. I slapped a moderator and reflex on then filled the tank. The first 8 were sighting in second 8 was fine-tuning and third was pretty much1 ragged hole. I was shooting only 10 yds. I did have a few inconveniences. The first was the fill probe is a bit undersized and leaks. I used the probe from my Striker and that fixed the problem. The second is the pistol is a bit on the loud side. Easily fixed with a moderator. 3 This one has me a bit concerned, I have a new compressor, I set it for 250 bar. The compressor stops pumping at 250 but the gauge on the pistol is only 200 - 225. I really like the look, feel and accuracy thinking bout getting one in .177. Great pistol for the money!

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Daniel Bourke
Awesome gun

Awesome gun. Put on my Pinty scope and a bipod to make it a great setup. Really enjoy it, and wife does too!

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Rodney A Nelson
22 caliber penty buster

You guys have been great communicating it was a long wait okay that pre-order took a long time to get here but you guys responded to all my emails and you guys have been outstanding really communicating and the buster is really well made as far as I can see it's a it's a very it's a quality air gun the single shot tray was not with the box was not with the gun but I reached out to you guys and I haven't gotten one but you guys said you sent one out so I'm okay with it I think it's great the gun shoots great so far I have no issues and I look forward to enjoying it thank you for responding promptly and I don't have Facebook or any of that stuff so I can't post anything but if you give me a $10 discount I will definitely shop your store thank you...

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Kain Mayes
Pinty Buster . 22

I was pretty excited watching videos about it before it came out. When I finally got one I wasn't disappointed. Fitted with a red dot and a DonnyFL mod it's quiet and accurate enough to seamlessly transition from plinking to pest control. I did have to adjust the trigger a little to smooth it out some and I put on the red corn sleeve for the fill port so I didn't have to remove the moderator every time. It works well off a bipod mounted to the lower rail and it's overall a lot more fun than I really expected. I thought it would be an occasional plinking tool because I have full size rifles but I find myself looking for opportunities to break out the Buster. If somebody makes a leg drop thigh holster for this thing I'll probably never take it off.

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jeffrey ness
Dead nuts out of the box

Dead nuts out of the box. Great build and price

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Dan G
Make more I need the 22 also - .177 is great

Great gun. Probably voided my warrantee but bumped the reg a little and polished barrel port. Getting 24+ shots - at about 17.7 ft-lbs sd = 1.4 es = 4 with JSB 13.4. Very good accuracy at 25 yards

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TheshooterszoneHCJohn316
Just Wow!

All I have to say is that this thing is awesome. This is a powerful, accurate and affordable PCP pistol pushing 14.5gr pellets 760fps and that's impressive. It is very well made and fun to shoot.

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Jon Fox
Pinty Buster .22 caliber

This PCP pistol is a phenomenal choice. I’m getting 747 FPS with 14.3 grain pellets. It’s very well made.

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Paul
A Lot of Pistol for the Money!

I was very happy when I unboxed and tried my new Pinty Buster Pistol. I got it in .177 and it makes really good power right out of the box. It’s a tad loud, but a small 3D printed moderator really quieted down. Fit and finish is remarkable and in line with Pistols costing 10X more! Best of all, it’s accurate! Can’t go wrong for the price!

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Pointy airbuster

Can you recharge the pistol with a standard air compressor?

Pinty Scopes

Yes, you can use either hand pump or air compressor to recharge

FAQs

What Is a PCP Airguns?

Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifles are the top tier of modern airgun technology. They power each shot using a built-in reservoir filled with high-pressure compressed air.

Why shooters prefer PCP over traditional airguns:

  • Zero Recoil: No heavy spring slamming forward, allowing you to stay perfectly on target.
  • High Consistency: Delivers stable, repeatable velocities across dozens of shots per fill.
  • Maximum Power: Easily drives heavier pellets at higher FPS for reliable hunting and target shooting.
Do I need a license to buy a PCP airgun?

In the United States, airguns are generally not classified as firearms under federal law, meaning no federal license (FFL) is required for purchase.

  • Shipping Restrictions: We ship across the domestic US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Local Regulations: Some jurisdictions (such as New York City, New Jersey, Chicago, or parts of California) have strict local restrictions regarding calibers, magazine capacities, or shipping. It is the buyer's responsibility to check local laws before placing an order.
Do Pinty PCP air rifles feature a built-in regulator?

Yes, all Pinty PCP airguns come standard with a high-performance, internally regulated system.

Instead of relying on an un-regulated valve that suffers from velocity drops as the tank pressure decreases, our built-in regulator ensures that every single shot receives the exact same air pressure from the first fill down to the regulator's set point.

How do I maintain my PCP air rifle? Is dry firing safe?

PCP rifles require far less maintenance than springers, but here are the golden rules:

  • Dry Firing: It is generally not recommended to dry fire (shooting without a pellet) frequently. Without a pellet to create backpressure, the raw airflow causes harsher impact on internal valves and O-rings over time.
  • Lubrication: Keep the external moving parts (like the side-lever action) lightly lubed. Never put petroleum-based oils inside the fill nipple or air reservoir, as high-pressure oxygen combined with petroleum poses a combustion hazard. Use pure silicone oil only.
How do I fill a PCP air rifle, and what equipment do I need?

Unlike CO2 or spring guns, PCP air rifles require specialized high-pressure equipment to fill their onboard tanks. You can fill them using three primary methods:

  • PCP Compressor: The most convenient method. A portable 12V/110V PCP compressor can fill your rifle in just a few minutes.
  • Scuba/Carbon Fiber Tank: A large external tank that can quickly transfill your rifle via a fill station adapter.
  • High-Pressure Hand Pump: A budget-friendly, manual 3-stage pump. While effective, it requires significant physical effort.

Note: Standard shop air compressors or bicycle pumps cannot reach the high pressures required for PCP airguns.

What caliber and type of pellets should I use? Can I shoot slugs?

For premium performance, we recommend using high-quality lead pellets matched to your rifle's caliber.

  • Pellets vs. Slugs: Our current barrels feature precision standard rifling (non-choked) optimized for standard diabolo pellets. While they can shoot lightweight slugs, round-nosed or hollow-point pellets will yield the tightest groupings and best consistency out of the box.