Have you shot the Weihrauch HW70?
QuoteHave you shot the Weihrauch HW70?No, I haven't. I think mostly based on reading this:https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=123387.0After that, I figured I could live with my 53M (and for a lot less money).
I got both of mine in the last two years from the bay, both brand new, each for less than $60.
You may like those grips better than I.I have so many things on my "to buy" list there is no room for a 53M piston purchase. Yes, I took out the piston and lightly lubed it with molly grease. Be sure not to do any lube ahead of the piston seal.If you have any spring tar give the spring a light wiping across the coils, end to end, not around (meaning not circular with the coil). Polish the ends of the spring as well if you can. Hold it in your fingers like a fat pencil straight up and sand it in a circular motion over some sandpaper. Put a bit of grease on the spring ends before you assemble it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Hey Dennis,I agree, the other grip for the IZH 53M is not for me. Its much thinner and way too small for my hands. The good news is that my wife loves it. She loves it so much that she's gonna get me another 53M via Krales. . So now I'll have two to overhaul!
Quote from: theanalogman on February 22, 2019, 10:37:38 PMHey Dennis,I agree, the other grip for the IZH 53M is not for me. Its much thinner and way too small for my hands. The good news is that my wife loves it. She loves it so much that she's gonna get me another 53M via Krales. . So now I'll have two to overhaul!John - Your wife must not have liked that grip after all as I see you have it up on eBay.
QuoteHave you shot the Weihrauch HW70?No, I haven't. I think mostly based on reading this:https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=123387.0After that, I figured I could live with my 53M (and for a lot less money).I think the HW 70 is an underappreciated pistol. I love mine. They don't look super cool but they perform well. I get 450 fps from mine. I good used one can sometimes be had for 120 - 150 on el bay. I think they have one of the best triggers out there short of a match pistol, like it's cousin the HW 40. Super smooth mechanism.