Weihrauch HW50S received today - Pics

[Firewire]

I just received a Weihrauch HW50S today.  My first "Adult" air gun.  I really wanted one with the truglo fiber optics and lucked in to one vs. waiting 5-6 weeks for a custom order.  I have to admit the cocking effort was more than I expected!  Had a blast testing it out today though.  I am still considering getting a Cometa 220 Compact from Airscopes.com though.  That way I can have a "father ~ son" competition.

Thank you for the forum and posts!  Was a HUGE help for a newby like me.  I finally got tired of range fees and thought I would look into an airgun for backyard fun!

[amb5500c]

Nice gun. Congratulations. And welcome to the GTA.
Richard

[Joshua A.]

Boy is that ever nice! I really like the front site. Nice pictures too. If you want i can make you an avatar using one of those pictures, or if you can, do it yourself.

J.Austin

[Firewire]

Thanks guys!  What a wealth of info here!  That Weihrauch video was really neat to see.

[Mark 611]

very nice I like the 50!

[Calmark]

Very nice looking gun.  The HW50 is one I definitely want to try out some day...in both the .177 and .22 calibers.  It seems like a nice combination of weight/power.  I hope to hear more about how you like it in the future.  Enjoy!   

[s10gto]

Very nice! Congrats!    Dustin

[Onebaddj]

Thats a nice shooter you got there. Like those sights also.

[wrecktangle]

Congrats... and tighten down that front globe sight. I was shooting mine the other day, went to cock it and the whole darn sight went flying across the yard!

[kf9vh]

I have tried a lot of springer's over the years (20+) and have settled on one and that is a HW50S. I had Rob Hawkins do an advanced tune on mine and it is a keeper. It has the best balance of power, weight, accuracy and recoil of any springer I have had bar none.

I must admit that I find myself shooting a Discovery more often now. It is amazing for the price.

[Firewire]

Discovery PCP does look nice!

[Tuco]

The 50S is one of my favorite air guns. On mine, I removed the front and rear sights which I think looks better with a scope mounted. I bought the 50S new, gave it a lube tune and fitted a Maccari tune kit.  It shoots sweetly with a quiet firing cycle and very little recoil.  I chrono'd it at 10.5fpe using RWS Superdomes (8.3 grns).  I use it mainly for back yard pest control out to 35 yards. On paper targets it has proved to be accurate giving 10 shot groups inside 1 inch at 35 yards.  One last thing - an 'oldie', I kept forgetting to push in the auto safety before firing.  I fixed this by removing the safety button altogether and the gun operates fine without it.  If you follow normal safe shooting practices anyway, I think removing the safety button is OK to do.  Just my opinion

Chris

[1377x]

congrats!
nice shooter!

[Firewire]

Thanks!

I am loving the Truglo sights.  These are so nice in all light levels.

[larspawn]

HW30s for son. You'll like shooting I too!

[dk1677]

Congrats! Looks very nice!