Let’s Look At The New HW97K Walnut

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The Weihrauch HW97 is a long-running favorite from the German manufacturer. But now there’s a new HW97K Walnut model. It’s available in the USA from Airguns of Arizona.

The oil-rubbed walnut stock certainly looks distinctive and classy, as the photographs included in this post show.

Let's Look At The New HW97K Walnut


The underlever-cocking HW97 earned a HAM Gold Award when we tested it back in 2015. It’s also unusual in being available in .20 caliber.

In fact, HAM PCP specialist tester Doug Rogers has his own HW97K in this caliber. He loves it, even though – by his own admission – he’s not a great springer shooter!

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The HW97K Walnut compliments a wide range of stock, caliber and finish options that are available for this spring/piston air rifle. It joins the recently-launched “125 Year Anniversary” HW97KT with black/red laminate stock that HAM revealed from the 2024 IWA OutdoorClassics show in Germany.

Let's Look At The New HW97K Walnut


in fact, it’s worth spending some time looking at the full range of HW97 models, as the range is quite extensive. All share the same basic spring/piston action, with underlever cocking and “Rekord” trigger.

ModelCalibers AvailablePrice
Black Synthetic.177, .20, .22, .25$631.99
Beech.177, .20, .22, .25$663.99
Synthetic, Stainless.177, .22$694.99
Blue Laminate.177, .20, .22, .25$736.99
Walnut.177, .20, .22, .25$749.99
Thumbhole.177, .20, .22, .25$789.99
Thumbhole Stainless.177, .22$852.99
Red/Black Laminate 125 Year Special.177, .22$995.99

There’s also a dedicated Weihrauch airgun-specific moderator available for the HW97. This is an additional-cost item that fits on to the unique threads once the factory end cap has been removed.

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I just ordered my HW97K, .22 cal from AoA, with the walnut stock. . . a perfect match for my TX200, in walnut of course. I've also been informed that the 22 cal models won't be available until mid to late May. Arghhhh! I want it now! Oh well, I seem to remember a diddy from my youth, something to the effect that "distance makes the heart grow fonder". Shucks . . . I want my new Weihrauch 97K NOW! Of course, I'll wait. Orv.
 
I just ordered my HW97K, .22 cal from AoA, with the walnut stock. . . a perfect match for my TX200, in walnut of course. I've also been informed that the 22 cal models won't be available until mid to late May. Arghhhh! I want it now! Oh well, I seem to remember a diddy from my youth, something to the effect that "distance makes the heart grow fonder". Shucks . . . I want my new Weihrauch 97K NOW! Of course, I'll wait. Orv.
Ahhh I know the feeling all to well 😅 Bought my Brk Ghost pcp and I know exactly how I want it set up but I have to wait for the parts to show. Grip should be here mid June, Bipod on order, and slug barrel? Who knows! Anywho I think the HW97 gun will be worth the wait! The TX will give it some stiff competition, I love my TX but sometimes wonder If I shoulda went .22...From what I can see on the HW I like the wider loading port better than the AA, and the ambidextrous stock is a win as well to me. 👍
 
So.... how does a 97k compare to a walnut TX200 now...?
The walnut option was always something the 97 could not match. The playing field is truly level. 👍
 
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I've had my walnut TX200, 22 cal for a bit over four years now and my walnut HW97K, 22 cal just since June, and I love them both. Each of them is equipped with Hawke Airmax scopes. The TX200 is significantly easier to cock, truly a benefit to my 76 year old shoulders and arms. A bit of a surprise for me is that my HW97K is proving to be more accurate. More testing here is going to have to be done to prove this out. I'm shooting JSB 15.89 Diablo and Benjamin Bullseye pellets in them both. I love each of them dearly, but my heart goes out to my TX200. It simply feels so smooth and familiar in my hands. There's also no doubt that the quality of the walnut and the blueing is better on the TX200 as well. The build quality on my HW97K is top notch, well above anything I've seen except for that of what Air Arms produces. They are each well balanced rifles, although a bit on the heavy side at just over 9 lbs. Neither gun has open sights, but easily accept scopes. In conclusion, the Weihrauch 97K is a wonderful, effiective tool, while my TX200 is more like a work of engineering beauty. That's just for now, more to come. Orv.
 
Well, on the 97 there isn't much price difference between the black plastic and beech stocks.

Though on the less expensive models like the 30 it could be a difference maker.
 

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