How loud is this pistol? Can it be fired in a suburban neighborhood?
1133981
As with BB guns and suppressed firearms, if people don't recognize it as a gun shot then it will be disregarded.I used to shoot a suppressed .22 pistol in a large apartment complex outdoors and nobody ever noticed because the noise was not that of a gun. Loud cars, motorcycles and doors slamming overcame any other noises.
1133982
The 1377 shoots with a whisper instead of a crack. The problem in a populated area would be with missed shots and ricochets and not with noise. Besides that, you would be seen handling a rather large pistol. The general public would not know it's an air pistol. Shooting indoors would be fine. Use safety equipment.
1133983
I think you can , I do. Its not much loader than a bb gun. It does make a pop noise but not real loud.Good luck they are fun.
1133984
I think you can , I do. Its not much loader than a bb gun. It does make a pop noise but not real loud. Good luck they are fun.
1133985
The gun is quiet, but the noise your neighbor's cat makes is a different matter.
1133986
Yes, I shoot it in my backyard all the time. The neighbors haven't complained or called the cops yet.
2127352
Not sure, I've only used it inside and it's incredibly loud. I personally wouldn't use it outside unless under a porch,etc.
1878147
It's not as loud as the older models. Depends on how sensitive your neighbors are. I hardly notice it and it is right outside a window, but the window is closed.
2004042
Well, there are a few variables to your question. I shoot mine in my yard with no complaints from the neighbors, but I have 10 acres of land. It is quieter than a .22 and doesn't give a loud crack but it is not exactly silent. If you know your neighbors pretty well, you might pay them a visit and explain you are going to be shooting a pellet rifle and they might hear a "popping noise" from time to time. If they know what it is they might not be upset.
1694235
Quite loud. Well it depends how close you are to your neighbors, but if you leave in a house I don't think it will wake them up.
792811
I live in a more rural setting. Not sure how much leeway you have with your back yard situation, but it is loud enough to be heard and identified by neighbors. Not sure which, among the others you mention, is more quiet.
2004043
I would say the sound is about half that of a 22 rifle, I don't think your neighbors would notice the sound unless they are extremely close
1168940
It really isn't very noisy. If you are next to it and someone is talking to you, they would have to be next to you to hear them. But you won't wake up the neighbors.
189742
Yes it's not bad, i shoot mine in my backyard. It is quieter than my more expensive guns.
694833
Hi Knothead.I would estimate it to be about 1/2 as loud as a .22 LR. It's about the same volume as an air nailer used in construction. I've found that many times, the "thwak" of the pellet hitting the target (a piece of plywood or a tree) is louder than the actual report. Like many air guns, the Venom will get quieter as it's broken in, so if it's too loud for you at first, keep shooting and it should quiet down pretty well. Hope this helps!
1013875
I wouldnt be able to say for sure; I know firearms are a low muffle even firing at an indoor range. Sorry I cant help more!
214172
I saw a review on it, and they registered it at 86 decibels. I've just finished sighting mine in and to my ear it sounds not too abnormally loud. It sounds a little louder than it was on the video review. Remember that the sound will dissipate over distance, so that what sounds loud to the shooter's ear will definitely drop in decibels (quiet down) at about 50' away from the shooter.
307792
Much quieter than a 22. More in line with a bb gun. I have a 1 acre lot and have had no complaints from neighbors.
1705859
Yes. I shoot a browning x-bolt 30-06 and a glock 21. Both are bloody loud. These do better than the orange foam stuff in ear plugs. However, you can find ear muffs that have a higher decible dapening rating and electronic opperated so they block out loud gunshot but not normal speaking, so people don't have to shout at you.
2135242
I think it's a bit louder than a lawn mower but it's tough to say. Lawnmowers eventually get turned off. I had this thing running for three days so it can wear on your ears. When I first fired it up during hurricane Irene I opened my garage door a bit so that the exhaust would vent outside. It was mostly inside though. It is NOT waterproof so you have to figure something out - front porch, build and enclosure or something.
792809
This pellet gun is very quiet, probably is backyard friendly in that regard. It is not a toy though.
1089303
Not sure. It's loud enough that I fear my neighbors in my building will complain. But it's not a going power a huge lawn party. It's loud enough for a loud apartment party. It's a boom box on steroids.