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Airguns by Make and Model => Weihrauch Airguns => Topic started by: peterdulux on February 20, 2012, 01:02:03 PM

Title: HW97 stock poll
Post by: peterdulux on February 20, 2012, 01:02:03 PM
If you had the choice of the 97k in blue laminate or black synthetic, which would you go for?
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: ezman604 on February 20, 2012, 01:20:02 PM
For me, the blue lam. Unique and excellent airgun and that's a unique stock. HW97K deserves wood furniture.
 ;D
Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
 8)
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: dwood5 on February 20, 2012, 01:23:04 PM
I have a 97K with the beech stock. Love it.

The only comparison I can make is that I have a Ruger Air Magnum with a synthetic stock. And as others have reported with hollow synthetic stocks, they can act as a megaphone and be quite annoying up next to your ear. I've experienced this even after filling my stock with foam.

This is not to say that the 97K with a synthetic stock would do the same . . . but it is something to consider.

EDIT: If you are just asking about "looks" then the blue lam gets my vote also. I think it is beautiful . . . but wasn't worth the extra $$ to me. Laminated stocks are also reported to be more stable in varying climate conditions.

DON
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: dukemeister on February 20, 2012, 01:26:12 PM
Blue lam, please.
I dislike black stocks, synthetic worse than wood.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: amb5500c on February 20, 2012, 02:09:15 PM
Blue!
Richard
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Mark 611 on February 20, 2012, 03:00:37 PM
yep blue but I have 2 in beech so I have no complaints with beech they work well for my needs! :P
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Korak-again on February 20, 2012, 04:32:05 PM
  I would have to go with the black stock. I think the blue one is one of the ugliest stocks made.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Tpatner412 on February 20, 2012, 04:54:24 PM
I've been told the black stock is actually painted wood, not synthetic. I'd need to see them in person to really decide.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: peterdulux on February 20, 2012, 05:12:41 PM
I'll be seeing the black stock tomorrow. Will post.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: SAADE on February 20, 2012, 05:18:44 PM
It's black synthetic, thumbhole style, Crayfish (GTA Member) has one with stainless hardware and barrel.

Here's the AoA link for latest HW97 offerings.   http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Weihrauch.htm (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Weihrauch.htm)

Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: dukemeister on February 20, 2012, 05:27:08 PM
It`s true, the black 97K is synthetic (click long range airguns in left menu here:)
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weihrauch-sport.de%2F (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weihrauch-sport.de%2F)
Weihrauch does sell some `painted`black wood stock rifles, HW50s nickle is one; but the current offering on the 97 is indeed plastic.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: gene_sc on February 20, 2012, 05:29:42 PM
I would go wiff wood. Don't care what color..:)
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll....black plastic for me
Post by: TOM aka critter99 on February 20, 2012, 05:51:05 PM
I like the black look
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: s10gto on February 20, 2012, 06:49:55 PM
Blue!
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Volltreffer on February 20, 2012, 06:56:54 PM
I would go with the blue!
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Onebaddj on February 20, 2012, 07:40:52 PM
Id go with the blue laminate. Soooooo pretty.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Calmark on February 20, 2012, 10:55:41 PM
I too would go with the blue laminate.  Regular beech would be my second choice.  Is this poll made to try to figure out what most people like to know which has the best resale value?  I hate to break it to you, once you get any of them, you won't be selling... ;D
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: s10gto on February 20, 2012, 11:17:17 PM
The Blue is awesome ,but just another thing to think about if you like checkering the blue does not have it. My 97K is beech and the wood work is very well done.  Dustin
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: Mark 611 on February 21, 2012, 09:27:04 AM
Agreed! :P
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Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: MartinDWhite on February 21, 2012, 09:34:05 AM
Blue all the way.
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: bart the fart on February 21, 2012, 11:05:10 AM
how I'd rank them
1) Beech
2) Blue
3)Green (LOL they only made 100 or so LOL)
4)Synth

Beech has the elegant checkering. I've NEVER seen an ugly 97k!   Which ever you choose, she'll be a winner
Title: Re: HW97 stock poll
Post by: s10gto on February 21, 2012, 12:24:12 PM
Then you got the KT and the nickel in KT and syn. Oh so many choices and all beautys. ;D