Abstract: An airbrush includes a tubular handle having coaxially disposed therein an extended chucking nut threadably coupled at a forward end to the needle chuck of the airbrush and protruding externally from the rearward end of the tubular handle. Rotation of the external end of the chucking nut loosens or tightens the needle chuck, thereby supporting quick mounting and dismounting of the needle. Pulling rearward on the external end of the chucking nut pulls the needle rearward, beyond the maximum spray needle position, and thereby supports convenient flushing of the airbrush nozzle. Rotation of the tubular handle adjusts the position of the chucking nut relative to the airbrush body to offset the range of needle movement available through trigger action and thereby supports adjustment in the minimum spray or preset position of the needle.