Truck gun.

[DShepard]

I'm looking for a good truck gun to keep with me all the time. The Impact in its case is just too monstrous to carry around all the time. My criteria is high power (USA), compact to ultra compact, multi-shot. The serious contenders are Leshiy2. Wildcat MKIII, or Dreamtact Compact. .25 or .30. This will be for pest control at the farm for anything attacking the chickens, except for bear. I will probably put my 4K Pro on it. I live too close to bordering states to carry my preferred tool, my Ruger MKII 10". (No reciprocity of LTC).

Leshiy2- Very compact. Eight shots are plenty. High coolness factor. Expensive and not readily available. 

Wikdcat MKIII Compact- Compact, but not extremely so compared to the others. 

DreamTact Compact- More compact than Wildcat. Decent shot count. Readily available. Doesn't really interest me too much, but this is about utility, not a beauty contest. 

All of the above are tuneable, with multi-caliber options, which is nice. Noise isn't really an issue. Opinions welcome. Thanks.

 

[ackuric]

Out of the 3 you listed, I would lean towards leshiy2 for compactness.



Budget friendly option: PP750 - lots of shots, lower powered, certainly has limitations but worth a mention due to ultra compact design..no comparison to a leshiy 2 but also 1/6th the cost..

 

[8thman]

The Edgun standard works well for me. The thing is what every gun that you choose will have to put up with a lot of were and tear, at least for me pending on where you keep it for availability. This is one situation that length not your friend, but every one operates differently.

 

[DShepard]

Probably strap it to the back of the Jeep passenger seat. I like the looks of a walnut Wildcat, but synthetic is probably the better choice. Only choice at the moment, looks like. Wildcat .25 with two mags and 30 something shots looks good.

 

[mtnGhost]

EdGun Lelya 

 

[harrymoreland]

As per mtnGhost, "Lelya"

or Ataman BP17, 

or buy a compact kit for your Impact.

Nice quandary.

good luck.

 

[madeintheuk]

What about the kral np03? 

 

[sonny]

The orig. Leshiy gen2 would be a good gun for what you need 1400.00 you would get aprox 12 shots on a .25cal and could always carry a pony bottle if you needed more. 12 inches folded.

 

[SteveV]

Wow -

I always thought a truck gun was one you left in your truck and didn't worry if it was stolen or not -



now we're calling high $ bullpups truck guns 

think I'm now officially an old, out of touch, fart

 

[allan_wind]

You should also consider the Taipan Veteran Compact.

 

[DShepard]

For me, a truck gun is one that fits in the truck (Jeep) without hogging all the space, and is used for that quick shot or two on vermin. I do worry about theft. At a minimum there is $2k worth of tools in it all the time. Could be $10k on the right day. My chainsaw is $1300, so a $1300 gun isn't really a scary thought.

 

[Ghostranger169]

Edgun Lelya with Tac Vector Veyron scope. Tiny package, but has the look and feel of a real firearm. Both gun and scope are tough as hell. They can handle abuse and perform flawlessly

 

[cea1960]

What about the Uragan? 32 1/2" .25 or .30

 

[Guest]

Wow -

I always thought a truck gun was one you left in your truck and didn't worry if it was stolen or not -



now we're calling high $ bullpups truck guns 

think I'm now officially an old, out of touch, fart

My truck gun is an HW97K. It never runs out of air.

 

[JWilson]

Lelya 2.0 is great. I am excited about the Leshiy2 as well, but the Lelya does not leave me wanting much more from an airgun.

 

[AirgunnerPCP]

Another vote for a Lelya 2.0 here. Combined with a Dedal Stalker, mine has been dependable and the zero has remained rock solid since day 1. 

 

[Mrshosted]

What about the Uragan? 32 1/2" .25 or .30

+2

The Uragan with a Donny fl is the quickest gun Ive ever shoot. And just log enough you dont shoot your $800 truck mirror. 

 

[Powers92]

Pitbull can make you a 357, 30" Truck gun.

 

[mtnGhost]

If you're shooting coyotes, I actually wouldn't recommend the Lelya. A beefier .30+ would be more appropriate.

 

[P_Bachman]

Truck gun... hmmm... Conjures thoughts of tough., proven accuracy, simple magazine design, enough capacity for p-dawgs or ground hogs, enough power for shorter-range coyote. Compact, of course, shoulders easily, and for me, ambidextrous since I might have to shoot braced either way. 

Aw, man, this is easy!

Lelya 2.0. I bought mine used and it has been a monster of a performer. I was handpumping it but we just bought a GX compressor and now have air whether on the road or at the house. Soft JSBs are darn near going through one wall of a 55 gallon steel drum at 40 yards, and like a previous mention of what should be expected from any other valuable tool left in a truck, as a truck-gun it is darn near indestructible. I worked construction many years and IMO, it's one of the cheaper items you'd find if you looked in my toolbox when I was still in the trades.

I'll be getting the Leshiy 2.0 eventually, but between my Leshiy and the Lelya, I really have everything my and my girlfriend need for dropping targets or putting the smack down on pests. Both meet the desires for durable, simple design, accurate, and compact.



About the coyote thing: I know a lot of folks opt for larger calibers and more power. I've dropped song-dogs with 22LR enough times that a Lelya tuned for power and the latest hybrid slugs will be plenty in .25. Still, if I was really looking for coyote specifically, I'd have a dedicated .30 or .35- and that would not mean a truck gun.