I find myself coaching a friend on his first springer purchase. He's between the 34 and Gamo CFR Whisper at this point, but a question has come up.Some have noted the pictured items are different in the two calibers. If you buy the .177 (on sale), do you get the regular 34P or the 34P Pro Compact? (I saw this was sort of answered already, but just need to be sure.)
The steal of a deal is in fact for the rws 34p. I prefer having the open sights since I am shooting indoors at less than 5 yards. I have to break in it somehow.Mine is currently shooting diablo basic 7.0 gr. With the best accuracy. But this is at less than 5 yards so I should be able to cut playing cards with not much effort. Warmer weather will allow me to go outside.I kind of want a second one. I admire the craftsmanship of these RWS/Diana air rifles.
Quote from: Mole2017 on January 28, 2019, 12:18:42 PMI find myself coaching a friend on his first springer purchase. He's between the 34 and Gamo CFR Whisper at this point, but a question has come up.Some have noted the pictured items are different in the two calibers. If you buy the .177 (on sale), do you get the regular 34P or the 34P Pro Compact? (I saw this was sort of answered already, but just need to be sure.)Others who have received the rifle can confirm, but my understanding is that it is the standard 34P (synthetic stock), not the compact. To me, the standard model is preferable due to having open sights as well as a dovetail for the scope. The compact doesn't have open sights, by looking at the photos.PS: The 34P/.177 also includes a basic 4X scope and a good quality mount with droop compensation, items not included with the Compact.
Quote from: packard8 on January 28, 2019, 12:24:22 PMQuote from: Mole2017 on January 28, 2019, 12:18:42 PMI find myself coaching a friend on his first springer purchase. He's between the 34 and Gamo CFR Whisper at this point, but a question has come up.Some have noted the pictured items are different in the two calibers. If you buy the .177 (on sale), do you get the regular 34P or the 34P Pro Compact? (I saw this was sort of answered already, but just need to be sure.)Others who have received the rifle can confirm, but my understanding is that it is the standard 34P (synthetic stock), not the compact. To me, the standard model is preferable due to having open sights as well as a dovetail for the scope. The compact doesn't have open sights, by looking at the photos.PS: The 34P/.177 also includes a basic 4X scope and a good quality mount with droop compensation, items not included with the Compact.Got mine last week. It is the 34P, NOT the compact. This thing is great. I immediately tore it down, honed, put an ARH OS kit in it with a Krytox lube and its shoots better than me by far. I'm using the CPHP pellets and for now the supplied scope which will be upgraded in short order.
...Very pleased....a precision German AG at Gamo prices. Thanks OP!! UhClem, "I'll be good, I will I will"
Thank you for letting us know how and why the Cabela's RWS 34P special came to be. Some of us thought they may be closing out that model with the $149 price. I am not new to shooting but New to Diana. After the 34P in .177, I bought the 34P in .22. I love this product and looking and waiting for a 34 Pro Compact special down the road. Thanks Again Hector.
Quote from: Kiljoy45 on January 28, 2019, 08:52:54 PMQuote from: packard8 on January 28, 2019, 12:24:22 PMQuote from: Mole2017 on January 28, 2019, 12:18:42 PMI find myself coaching a friend on his first springer purchase. He's between the 34 and Gamo CFR Whisper at this point, but a question has come up.Some have noted the pictured items are different in the two calibers. If you buy the .177 (on sale), do you get the regular 34P or the 34P Pro Compact? (I saw this was sort of answered already, but just need to be sure.)Others who have received the rifle can confirm, but my understanding is that it is the standard 34P (synthetic stock), not the compact. To me, the standard model is preferable due to having open sights as well as a dovetail for the scope. The compact doesn't have open sights, by looking at the photos.PS: The 34P/.177 also includes a basic 4X scope and a good quality mount with droop compensation, items not included with the Compact.Got mine last week. It is the 34P, NOT the compact. This thing is great. I immediately tore it down, honed, put an ARH OS kit in it with a Krytox lube and its shoots better than me by far. I'm using the CPHP pellets and for now the supplied scope which will be upgraded in short order.Did you fire it before tuning? Mine was great right out of the box...the T06 trigger feels like 2lbs with a clean predictable break. I have the RWS 4X32AO "freebie" scope from a prior Diana purchase and I find it holds up well on a Hatsan 24 FPE+ rifle....not bad for a freebie if you don't need more than 4X. So far, I'm sticking with the open sights for the range that I'm currently limited to, this rifle is more accurate than my old eyes... Glad you like it, one of the best deals going on a quality German AG!
Quote from: packard8 on January 28, 2019, 05:10:22 PM...Very pleased....a precision German AG at Gamo prices. Thanks OP!! UhClem, "I'll be good, I will I will"I'm always available to listen, but I'm just another patron here. For best results, I suggest you have a chat with only1harry--he's the bartender (and the bouncer) in this jointfine establishment. [aka Moderator ... but also EE (Enabler Emeritus)]Thanks to the member who originally scouted out this deal (the OOP), back in mid-August [https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=146960.0]; that was tulsatime.Remember, folks, "A dollar saved is better than a dollar earned." (no taxes on savings)
I finally pulled the trigger on this on Tuesday, and being a 2month newbie to air rifles, i'm excited to get a real quality one vs the 2 budget guns i've purchased already.
I received the email from Cabela's confirming the order, but haven't received a shipping notice yet. And looking at the website today, it appears as though the .177 is outta stock. Hope i get my shipping notice soon!!!
Quote from: Bacchus on January 31, 2019, 09:47:54 AMI finally pulled the trigger on this on Tuesday, and being a 2month newbie to air rifles, i'm excited to get a real quality one vs the 2 budget guns i've purchased already.That was pretty much my situation, six months ago, when I got my 34P. And, she's a sweetie--you're in for some nice surprises. Details? Nah, I don't want to spoil it. Let's just say, that up to now, you've just been using your hand. Do note that, at first, she might feel a little dry.QuoteI received the email from Cabela's confirming the order, but haven't received a shipping notice yet. And looking at the website today, it appears as though the .177 is outta stock. Hope i get my shipping notice soon!!!Don't wait for the shipping notification. On Cabela's site, bottom of page, YOUR ORDER >> Track your order. Probably because of their "Direct Shipping from the Manufacturer" on this, it doesn't mesh with their designed notification protocol. And, there's a one day lag between when Umarex shipped and when "Track your order" has a clue..177 Out of Stock ... you're right, but the same thing happened on 23Jan ... and (lucky for you), here we are. [If it's still OOS late tonight, I'll update the thread title (again!).]------"Kid, I'm too old to grow up."
Thanks for amping up my excitement! As for feeling "a little dry", what would be the correct course of action? What type of lube would I use and are any special tools needed for the maintenance? ...
Well, I finally caved and drank the kool-aid this morning. Shortly afterwards I was suffering from buyer's remorse and started thinking about emailing and asking them to cancel the order. Then I thought I could just wait and see if the German craftsmanship is all it's hyped to be and if not, I could return it before using it. I'm expecting to have to do some lubing, etc. but if it comes in and the blueing and/or fit and finish is mediocre I'll box it right up and send it back. If it looks good I'll shoot it and if it's accurate I'll be glad I jumped on the bandwagon.