Break Barrel The problem with Weihrauch springers....

[Scriv]

...is that I always wait too long to buy one!

I started out as a big Diana fan (and I still am!) but eventually I got around to trying an R9. Simply because I stumbled across a .20 cal in the used rifle rack at a local gun store. Buttery smooth cocking stroke, stellar accuracy, great feel in every way. That particular one has a little buzz to it, but someday it will get some fresh guides.... My experience with the R9 has led me to .177 and .22 versions, and they are all dear to me.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Next, and years later, I bought a 35 in .177 from John in PA, almost on a whim. He hadn't tuned it yet, and I asked him to spare no effort when he did. And boy did he come through! The short stroke and fairly modest spring make for a fine shooting springer.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Soon after, an early 77 in .177 that is super stable and super smooth. Handsome the way few rifles are.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Then I finally got around to buying a 30, also in .177 and finding out that every claim about their status as Uber Plinker is legit, and then some.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Finally got into 97's, first a walnut stocked .177 and very recently a synthetic .177
What can I say, that hasn't been said a thousand different ways?
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Recently, curiosity did me in again as it did with the 30, and I ordered a used 50 in .22 from AoA. Some say there's no need for it in the lineup. And I flatly disagree.
I say that it might be the ideal HW springer, blending most of the easy "friendliness" of the 30 with most of the capability of the 95, in a size that I probably prefer to both.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Finally, I have now taken my first steps with a 98 (in my case an older R11 in .177). A bench gun for break barrel lovers - all performance, no excuses. Plenty of good looks too. All I can say is "Thank you Wiehrauch!".

And you know where I'm going with this....

GREAT RIFLES!!
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO GET A _______?!?!

Yep, have four, and I'm looking for number five.

 

[jps2486]

...is that I always wait too long to buy one!

I started out as a big Diana fan (and I still am!) but eventually I got around to trying an R9. Simply because I stumbled across a .20 cal in the used rifle rack at a local gun store. Buttery smooth cocking stroke, stellar accuracy, great feel in every way. That particular one has a little buzz to it, but someday it will get some fresh guides.... My experience with the R9 has led me to .177 and .22 versions, and they are all dear to me.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Next, and years later, I bought a 35 in .177 from John in PA, almost on a whim. He hadn't tuned it yet, and I asked him to spare no effort when he did. And boy did he come through! The short stroke and fairly modest spring make for a fine shooting springer.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Soon after, an early 77 in .177 that is super stable and super smooth. Handsome the way few rifles are.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Then I finally got around to buying a 30, also in .177 and finding out that every claim about their status as Uber Plinker is legit, and then some.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Finally got into 97's, first a walnut stocked .177 and very recently a synthetic .177
What can I say, that hasn't been said a thousand different ways?
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Recently, curiosity did me in again as it did with the 30, and I ordered a used 50 in .22 from AoA. Some say there's no need for it in the lineup. And I flatly disagree.
I say that it might be the ideal HW springer, blending most of the easy "friendliness" of the 30 with most of the capability of the 95, in a size that I probably prefer to both.
Great Rifles! Why did I wait so long to get one?

Finally, I have now taken my first steps with a 98 (in my case an older R11 in .177). A bench gun for break barrel lovers - all performance, no excuses. Plenty of good looks too. All I can say is "Thank you Wiehrauch!".

And you know where I'm going with this....

GREAT RIFLES!!
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO GET A _______?!?!

I caught the bug too and did almost all of this in less than two years. Now, I'm trying to catch up on tuning.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I guess that its just tough.when you've got an eye for quality. For rather obvious reasons, we springer guys are simply hooked on Air Arms and HW for their appearance and heirloom quality. For my next toy, I want a HW30S. Perhaps by a year from now I'll have saved enough to buy one. Orv.

 

[TomCin]

I have one Hw 35E with peeps and Hw Moderator and have 1 Hw 30S Deluxe .177 , 1 Hw 30 S .177 , 1 HW S Urban Pro .22 , 1 HW 30S Stainless.22 and 1 Hw 30S N .177 all were bought from AOA ! Also a Beeman R7 .177 with Gold Trigger, only rifle in my Collection that was not from AOA!Great German Rifles from The Great Dealer from The Desert AOA ! I wouldn’t buy from anyone else !

 

[hameditor]

I have one Hw 35E with peeps and Hw Moderator and have 1 Hw 30S Deluxe .177 , 1 Hw 30 S .177 , 1 HW S Urban Pro .22 , 1 HW 30S Stainless.22 and 1 Hw 30S N .177 all were bought from AOA ! Also a Beeman R7 .177 with Gold Trigger, only rifle in my Collection that was not from AOA!Great German Rifles from The Great Dealer from The Desert AOA ! I wouldn’t buy from anyone else !

@TomCin , thanks for your input and welcome to the HAM Community

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I have one Hw 35E with peeps and Hw Moderator and have 1 Hw 30S Deluxe .177 , 1 Hw 30 S .177 , 1 HW S Urban Pro .22 , 1 HW 30S Stainless.22 and 1 Hw 30S N .177 all were bought from AOA ! Also a Beeman R7 .177 with Gold Trigger, only rifle in my Collection that was not from AOA!Great German Rifles from The Great Dealer from The Desert AOA ! I wouldn’t buy from anyone else !

Welcome to the HAM family! I'm not familiar with your HW S Urban Pro. Tell us about it if you will. I'm sure that many of us on the Forum would agree w ith you about AoA being a first rate dealership. Orv.

 

[Scriv]

Welcome to the HAM family! I'm not familiar with your HW S Urban Pro. Tell us about it if you will. I'm sure that many of us on the Forum would agree w ith you about AoA being a first rate dealership. Orv.

They're on AoA website. Basically comes with scope, rings, and moderator. Nice thing is that you don't have to plug, or tolerate holes in the barrel lug. As long as you like the scope that they have you're all set.

 

[Scriv]

I have one Hw 35E with peeps and Hw Moderator and have 1 Hw 30S Deluxe .177 , 1 Hw 30 S .177 , 1 HW S Urban Pro .22 , 1 HW 30S Stainless.22 and 1 Hw 30S N .177 all were bought from AOA ! Also a Beeman R7 .177 with Gold Trigger, only rifle in my Collection that was not from AOA!Great German Rifles from The Great Dealer from The Desert AOA ! I wouldn’t buy from anyone else !

I've often thought about grabbing a few more HW30s, but have resisted thus far.

 

[jps2486]

2 R7s
2 HW35Es
2 HW50S
1 HW95
1 HW97k
1 HW77 Long

I give up.

 

[Scriv]

2 R7s
2 HW35Es
2 HW50S
1 HW95
1 HW97k
1 HW77 Long

I give up.

Don't be a quitter.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I can't compare to most of you guys, my only Weihrauchs are my 97K and 50s, 75th Anniversary in blue laminate. I also have myriad other air rifles, pistols and revolver. Other than my HWs and TX200, most of my others don't get shot very ofter. I don’t think that my Sheridans been shot in 3 years, neither have my handguns. What guns do you guys like to shoot the most? Orv.

 

[Scriv]

I can't compare to most of you guys, my only Weihrauchs are my 97K and 50s, 75th Anniversary in blue laminate. I also have myriad other air rifles, pistols and revolver. Other than my HWs and TX200, most of my others don't get shot very ofter. I don’t think that my Sheridans been shot in 3 years, neither have my handguns. What guns do you guys like to shoot the most? Orv.

My favorite currently is the HW30S grey laminate in .177

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

My favorite currently is the HW30S grey laminate in .177

Beautiful choice. If I remember correctly, you've also got a 50s. How does it compare to your 30s? Orv.