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98% Recommend this product (126 of 129 responses)
By Gib
Prado dog park Prado CA
Great pistol
April 11, 2025
Starter pistol for training gun dogs does it's job and it's well built.
By Anthony J.
California
Alfa revolver
April 10, 2025
My second purchase. Revolver is great both the first one and the second one. It’s so great a bought one as a gift.
By Paul
Warsaw, MO
Great training pistol. Needs a holster.
April 10, 2025
The pistol is solid, it’s well made but it’s fairly heavy. You need a holster to carry it. Too heavy for a pocket.
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By Don
CA
Sturdy
December 5, 2024
Great for teaching my dog about gun shot sounds. I maybe should have started with a lower load as it was quite loud for him. Used CCI #5, my bad. The cylinder release is a little hard to get used to and operate, but time will loosen up things.
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By Mike
Sallisaw Oklahoma
Good equipment
November 24, 2024
Performs as advertised
By Howard W.
Cape May Court House, NJ
Blank Gun Use With Bird Dogs
November 24, 2024
This blank gun is just the right noise level for working a blank gun with bird dogs. It is heavy built and durable. I shoot a lot and blank guns in the past last about 2 years. I have a video I'd like to send you of my pointing dogs Bea honoring Massi's point, flush of the bird and firing of the blank gun purchased through you guys. Problem is it needs to be transferred text to come out clear. My phone number is 609-374-2645. If you text me I'll return a copy of the event where everything the dogs did made me happy.
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By John R.
Shelby Township, MI
Does the Job - Very Well
June 2, 2024
I got this to use as a track and field starter.
The first .22 starter pistol I bouught (not from Gun Dog Supply) was a piece of junk.
This is solid, loud, and easy to use.
The only downside, and I knew this going in, was that the blanks can sometimes wiggle out a little if you hold the gun up in the air.
I wish I had bought this one a few years ago and saved myself the frustration.
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By Venson
Richardson, TX
Worked Perfectly
April 15, 2024
I bought this item to replace a broken starter pistol for track meets. It works perfectly and I could not have asked for a better product. The price was the best I saw on the internet. Other sites had this priced at a $100 more that Gun Dog supply.
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By Joseph B.
Swansea. M A
Excellent starter pistol
April 3, 2024
Very comfortable feel and excellent function
Best starting pistol I have used. Weight distribution is excellent
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By Bonnie
Kingston, Oklahoma
Quick Shipping~Great Products!
September 21, 2023
Always fast shipping and great products!!!
By Devin
Whidbey Island, Washington
Premium starter pistol with perfect fit holster
July 23, 2023
Worked great for my Vizsla during his first Hunt Test. I continue to train with it and will use with confidence during our next events.
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By JD
MN
Alpha pistol starter kit.
May 10, 2023
The Alpha pistol performs very well with both .22 short blanks and the small "acorn" blanks I am currently using with my lab pup. I'm glad I got the starter kit with the holster because at 1.5lbs the pistol is heavier than I would ever wear on a lanyard around my neck. The strap on the holster was too short to fit over the back of the hammer of the pistol and snap in place. But by rubbing water into the strap I was able to stretch it so it would snap in place. Once dried I rubbed in a good coat of mink oil on the strap and the and the rest of the holster..
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By RWD
Goshen, CT
Effective training tool
February 17, 2023
Performs as well as I had hoped.
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By Bill
Oregon
Great Starter Pistol
November 1, 2022
Bought this to train my German Wirehair to gun fire. Works awesome and using the small crimped rounds is ideal.
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By Tyler B.
PA
Would recommend to a friend
October 11, 2022
Very nice, well made pistol. Wish it could've been an 8 shot due to its size, but other than that, I'm very pleased.
By Bill A.
Wilmington DE
Quality at Affordable Price
August 17, 2022
I just purchased my fifth Alfa, with the first purchase several years ago for myself and the subsequent purchases being for a small retriever club I belong to in SE PA. These guns are of a robust quality and they are worth the price. I have purchased other brands in the past for less but they began to consistently fail after minimal use.
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By David
Reno
Ejection
August 3, 2022
Hard to get the spent round out of the cylinder
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By Allie J.
California
Highly recommend GDS
July 30, 2022
Training my golden for senior hunt trials and after I hit the order send remembered I needed to replace my training pistol. I emailed them, they added it immediately to my order so I did not have to pay additional shipping and it arrived quick. I love the ability of reaching Gun Dog Supply via email if I need to add anything that I forgot. You can’t do that anywhere else. They were right on it and shipped it immediately and I didn’t have any interruption in my training.
 By CapecodMike
Cape Cod
High quality blank pistol
June 13, 2022
Read Steve's comments and other's reviews before I made the purchase.
They were spot on. The Alpha 22 is a well made blank pistol. Feels real solid in your hand. The sheath was also a good move. I keep the pistol on my belt when training the dog.
I bought the 22 shorts which is all that was in stock for the blanks. Since I've never used the long blanks I don't have a comparison. But the shorts get the job done. Plenty loud enough to freeze the dog.
This is not a budget pistol. But cry once and you'll be happy for a long time.
By DonS
Raleigh NC
Nice Field Trial/Training blank pistol.
January 28, 2022
Everything is great except the case does not close properly when the pistol is in the holster. Had to remove some of the foam padding and it is still not closing properly. The plastic is also a little to light weight (cheap). Will have to go purchase a more rugged case.
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By Anonymous
North tonawanda, new york
Very satisfied
September 8, 2021
Product was shipped in perfect condition and arrived early
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By Matthew V.
Eugene, Oregon
Alpha .22
August 19, 2021
Excellent quality-always great service. Sturdy and well built, should last for years.
By Larry S.
Cedar Grove wis.
Great Product
August 18, 2021
Very well built and easy to use and clean. Plan on getting more.
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By Tom F.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Looks very well made
May 19, 2021
Pistol looks very well made, however, I returned it because I found the pistol I thought I lost before it came it.
By Nial
Michigan
Solid starter pistol kit
May 5, 2021
Sturdy construction, perhaps more than needed for a starter pistol. Large grips make it easy to handle. Kit is a good buy as it includes a well-made holster.
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By steve c.
washington
Works well
April 1, 2021
Own the same model in 209. Could not find 209 primers due to ammo shortage. 209 version has worked flawless for over 5 years. 22 version fires ramset shot without any problems.
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By David H.
Mercer Island, WA
Dog Training 22 cal blank pistol
March 24, 2021
This pistol is quality, quality, quality!!!
Some time ago, I purchased another brand (foreign manufacture) 22 cal dog training pistol and had continuous difficulty with miss fire, problems with rotation of cylinder, on and on. I managed to get thru initial stages of exposing my pup to gun fire but was thoroughly disgusted with the pistol. I tried to contact the company > no response. I have a new pup coming and need a reliable training pistol.
The Alfa handles, literally, the same as a regular revolver, weight, function, etc. It is expensive but well worth the price.
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By Jim N.
boise, Id.
Well built, cycles great
March 20, 2021
Everything I hoped it would be. No it's not a colt python action, but it works well. The leather holster is in the same vein. Solid and well built for the money. Weighs like a real gun, which I personally don't mind.
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By Tim G.
Colorado
Solidly built
March 19, 2021
I bought the Alfa .22 caliber starter pistol and I am impressed with the overall quality of the pistol. I needed a reliable starter pistol, because when training dogs timing is everything, and cheaper pistols will let you down and you'll miss the precise training moment with cheaper equipment. The Alfa works very well, and in all conditions. The extra cost is money well spent.
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By Greg P.
Vacaville, CA
Great product
March 17, 2021
Purchased this as a replacement to my first blank gun. This one is smooth, easy to handle and do the job.
 By Judy
Huntley, Illinois
Exactly what I was looking for to replace my old training pistol.
February 12, 2021
Love the orange handle and the tie ring on the bottom - although none of us ever drop and lose our training pistols, right. The gentleman I spoke with was very knowledgeable and the ordering was straightforward and easy. I had the gun in a couple of days. Thanks.
By Joe
America?s, Georgia
Fantastic service!
December 22, 2020
I recently ordered a blank practice pistol and ammo. The service was great and I received the product in just two days!! I received a follow-up call in twenty four hours which impressed me. Thanks Gun Dog Supply for your expedient attention!
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By Carlos I.
FL
Can be easily identified as a blank gun and is well made.
December 21, 2020
Well made blank gun.
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By GreggCT
CT
Well made but a bit heavy
December 20, 2020
This pistol is very well made and will probably last forever, but I wish it was a little lighter.
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By Gil C.
Bellmore, NY
Fast
December 19, 2020
Fast service and a quality product
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By Thomas
MN.
Well made blank gun
October 21, 2020
The Alfa .22 caliber blank gun, It is well made, feels like it has quality through and through! has not missed a beat since I have started using it, both in single and double action. love the orange handle just in case you drop it in the heat of training action.
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By Aaron A.
Brooks CA
Works Great
October 9, 2020
No complaints and easy to use.
By steve
hudson wi
starter kit
October 6, 2020
SEEMS TO BE WELL MADE AND WORKS WELL.
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By Juan
El Paso, Texas
Feels great in the hand
September 23, 2020
Great solid product. With good upkeep it should last a good while or lifetime.
By Jim
St. Louis, MO
The .22 model is junk The 209 primer model is much better
August 26, 2020
I returned my original .22 alfa because after firing it, the spent casing do not come out of the cylinder without using something to force them out. After receiving a replacement .22 and shooting several different mfg blanks, the same thing. Shoot one round and you can not extract the casing without force. So frustrating! Buyer beware.
By Thomas
MN
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
October 19, 2018
High quality pistol. Easy to use and travels well.
By Luke N.
WI
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
October 18, 2018
By Ryan M.
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
October 18, 2018
By Tom B.
CA
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
October 11, 2018
By Brian T.
NJ
Review for Alfa .22 Blank Pistol Starter Kit
September 29, 2016
The starter pistol itself is great. You can tell it's a quality pistol that will last a lifetime the second you first hold it. But the holster that came with the kit is garbage. The snap on the inside of the holster is in a place that scratches the side of the gun, then the first time I was able to force the gun all the way into the holster to be able to snap the strap closed securing the gun, the snap broke. I had to order the nylon holster Gun Dog Supply offers as a suitable replacement.
By June S.
CO
Review for Alfa .22 Blank Pistol Starter Kit
August 29, 2016
Really is a very nice well built gun
By Tim A.
OK
Review for Alfa .22 Blank Pistol Starter Kit
August 23, 2016
I love it!
By David C.
OR
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
August 3, 2016
Very loud. Best to use ear muffs. No problems ejecting empties. I tried a load meant for the dummy launcher. Won't do that again.
By Charles M.
TX
Review for Alfa .22 Caliber Double Action Blank Starter / Training Pistol
July 19, 2016
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.
By John D.
MI
Review for Alfa .22 Blank Pistol Starter Kit
July 13, 2016
The gun works great. It is hard to find the quality of a blank gun like this in today's market. Thank you Steve
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