Author Topic: HW97 stock poll (Read 5817 times))

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?

ezman604 · « **Reply #1 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.

Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave

dwood5 · « **Reply #2 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

dukemeister · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2012, 01:26:12 PM »

Blue lam, please.
I dislike black stocks, synthetic worse than wood.

amb5500c · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2012, 02:09:15 PM »

Blue!
Richard

Mark 611 · « **Reply #5 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!

Korak-again · « **Reply #6 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.

Tpatner412 · « **Reply #7 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.

peterdulux · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2012, 05:12:41 PM »

I'll be seeing the black stock tomorrow. Will post.

SAADE · « **Reply #9 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

dukemeister · « **Reply #10 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
Weihrauch does sell some `painted`black wood stock rifles, HW50s nickle is one; but the current offering on the 97 is indeed plastic.

gene_sc · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2012, 05:29:42 PM »

I would go wiff wood. Don't care what color..

TOM aka critter99 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2012, 05:51:05 PM »

I like the black look

s10gto · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2012, 06:49:55 PM »

Blue!

Volltreffer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2012, 06:56:54 PM »

I would go with the blue!

Onebaddj · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2012, 07:40:52 PM »

Id go with the blue laminate. Soooooo pretty.

Calmark · « **Reply #16 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...

s10gto · « **Reply #17 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

Mark 611 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2012, 09:27:04 AM »

Agreed!

MartinDWhite · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2012, 09:34:05 AM »

Blue all the way.

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