I'm a Starter for Track and Field races, and that's the primary use of my Alfa .22 caliber blank starter. I just put 150 blanks through it, July 16, 2016, and it worked flawlessly. I used BOTH, crimped and blank cartridges, and both worked great. One note, if you use 'crimps' you'll need to point the barrel down, or horizontal to the ground to prevent the crimps from moving. I gave it '4-Stars' because I've only used it once. However, after cleaning it, I don't expect any problems and look forward to using in the upcoming track seasons.

The gun works great. It is hard to find the quality of a blank gun like this in today's market. Thank you Steve

Arrived ready to go. I took it out of the box, read the instructions, loaded it and began using it with ducks to work with my dog. Easy to load/unload. Came with a box of blanks and a cleaning brush.

I am glad I spoke to a representative as he steered me in the right direction. The gun is awesome.

It has worked with all the FAT that I have worked with. I would and have recommended it to all young track starters.

Best gun I've used. Tried two or three others before a friend let me use theirs and knew then I had to have one.

Very nice quality. GunDog Supply is an excellent company, fast shipment too! Highly recommend!

Don't make a mistake. Buy this one. You get what you pay for and this is a very nice blank pistol in 22 caliber. I would recommend it to my best friend.

This is by far the nicest blank pistol I have found on the market. It is heavy, well built and excellent quality. The package with holster is a MUST and a great value! I am beyond happy with this purchase. Gun Dog Supply is the BEST!

Very good quality. Exactly what is needed for training.

This is very true to life as far as blank guns go. I love it and it's loud. It comes with a holster and case!!! Hopefully only going to use it a few times for a JH test, but definitely recommend!

Heavier than my other one.

Great deal on the whole package including holster. I would recommend this to friends. I especially like the orange grip as a safety feature. A big plus for me is it can fire full-size blanks which I can pick up very inexpensively at Home Depot or Lowe's.

This has to be the best in quality blank starter pistols for track and field. The .22 pistols using #3 Ramsets is louder than the .32 gun. I will order the Alpha .32 within the next 4 weeks.

The gun is very stiff, probably because it is new. Two of the chambers were very tight loading blanks and real hard to eject. I cleaned, brushed, and oiled moving parts thoroughly and am expecting better results next time out. It's too popular of a gun to be bad.

The starter gun is really easy to load and use just like a real revolver. I like the color of the handle because it makes it easy to find in my bag or in the field.

Product was as described. Appears to be very well made using good materials resulting in a relatively heavy, but nicely balanced/easy to handle pistol. Easy to load and unload. Trigger pull is very good...similar to my Ruger .22 revolver when cocking/firing single action, and a pound or so more when pulling trigger for double action firing. No misfires, handles the short acorn blanks and longer .22 blanks with no problem. It is suggested to point the pistol down when firing the acorn blanks as they may displace out of the cylinder ...that is what I have done with no misfires...haven't tried firing in any other position. Holster is well made of thick leather (stiff but is breaking in OK with leather conditioner and use). There is an extra snap on the back of the belt loop side of the holster that I haven't figured out its use, but otherwise a very solid and useful holster. It was also nice that everything arrived sooner than expected. Gun Dog Supply is very easy to do business with, they follow up to insure all is OK and they have good price/value compared to other product sources.

I am a high school track and field official, I bought the Alpha because I heard one fired at a meet recently and most starters use a 22 caliber pistol from H and R which is no longer in business. The Alpha is much louder than the H and R. I'm extremely pleased with the gun. Thank you, Dennis Thibeault.

I work for one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the U.S. and I have to tell you I'm impressed. The fit and finish on this revolver are very nice. In fact the fit is so good on mine that the cylinder stop doesnt even leave a trace line on the cylinder. The gun has a nice heft to it and not only does it look like the real thing but it feels like the real thing. I especially like the both the lanyard ring and the bright orange grip, two very useful features. The grip is ergonomic, fills my hand and is very comfortable. The bright orange color is a huge plus in todays world by giving a visual indication that this 'may not' be the real deal. This is the new gold standard in blank firing revolvers and frankly leaves the very highly sought after H and R and NEF blank firing revolvers in the dust. The $200 price tag may seem a little pricey to some but this is one of those instances where you get what you pay for. In fact if you can even find a NEF or a HR in decent enough shape that you would want to own, try getting one for $200. To say that I'm pleased with this purchase would be an understatement!

Superior quality. Easy to load and unload and clean. Goes bang reliably!!

I have only used this one time, but it performed well. Had some trouble finding a holster. Trigger guard is oversized. It's a good thing for a glove hand but not a major problem either way. Ended up using a Judge holster. Report was much better than previous pistol. Outlet on top of the barrel works great, just need to be careful as flames do show.

The quality of design, material, and workmanship of both the holster and the pistol are as expected. Excellent.

Nice gun.

Heavier than what I'm used to, but well built.

Top notch blank kit. The Alfa pistol has both the weight and feel of a real weapon. Makes use and cleaning easy. Self-ejects to reload. Kit includes holster, case and cleaning brush that saves $. Perfect for gun dog training.

Very well made piece of training equipment. Works great so far!

As advertised. Very good.

It feels great in my hand, works as it should and I can always find it in my training vest.

First rate pistol, no different than a fine revolver. Ejector is a nice addition. Much louder than old pistol with same loads. Double action works smoothly. Lanyard ring is very handy. I lose pistols regularly even with the holster.

Use this as a starter pistol for Special Olympics. Great overall. Far better than the Viper.22. Easier to clean.

Gun is fine, but I have 1 dog, and it keeps changing to 11.

Dogs love it too.

Works like a champ! Many of my compadres are having trouble finding crimps to use. Someone told me about some 22 cal. blanks you can get at the big box stores that are used for nail guns. Those work slick as can be. Great service from you folks! Thanks for everything you do! Doug

It is a little heavier than my old one, but works well.

I'm a starter at Track and Field meets. This is the pistol a person should have for that job.

Costs a little more than some other brands, which I do own some, but well worth it. Should have went with it first.

Shipped within a few hours and received in just a couple days. Can't beat the order fulfillment and speed! Still haven't tried it out yet, but it's sure to be an excellent pistol.

Have not used the pistol yet, but, if it is anything like my Alpha .32 cal it will be great.

I'm a cross country and track coach. I needed a higher-quality starter pistol for use in practice and meets. GunDogSupply.com offered the Alfa .22 for about $50 less than most of my regular equipment suppliers - and offered faster shipping - so you won my business. I'm entirely satisfied with the pistol. Thank you!

The Alfa is awesome for training dogs. My older dog is a 3 year old female. She kept wanting to break on the shot last year. This will allow me to pop off several rounds, so I can simulate a hunting situation and stop her from breaking. I will also use it to train two of her pups when I start introducing them to the gun.

Great gun for training dogs to get over the sound of gunfire.

Love this pistol. Very high quality. Glad I bought and will probably buy another.

No problems working with pistol since it arrived. Have put over 200 shots through it and haven't had a single problem with it. Highly recommend this model.

Very high quality. Works perfectly. I would buy this again.

Love it.

Have no complaints. I start high school track meets. It works perfectly.

Awesome training tool. Should have had one of these sooner.

All/Most of the Starters who have purchased a New or Replacement Pistol more recently have nothing else but. And if they need anything, Ammo, etc that is available at least within the same price range. They would rather pay a little extra than settle or hope for good and timely service. Some have rarely had a problem issue with others. But nobody feels they are JUST OK with your service level. It's not expected as much as assumed.

The ejector sometimes leaves one shell when ejecting. I've used this gun to start several track meets some 350 shots. This gun is by far the best on the market.

The crimped 22 acorn blanks are perfect for this weapon. Pistol fits well in my hand and is loud enough for the training we do at 200+ yds from the line. Thank you!