Author Topic: D56-TH or Air Arms Pro Sport (Read 9872 times))

Dockey 454 · « **on:** November 14, 2012, 07:33:19 PM »

Wife told me she would buy me the D56-TH for Christmas. Now that she said that I been looking around a little. I also like the Air Arms pro sport a lot. I'm going to use it a little field target, and bench shooting. It is going to be in 177. What do you guys think. Having a hard time making up my mind.

Edited for Christmas.

s10gto · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:39:30 PM »

The 56th is a great gun and I am a Diana fan but got to go with the prosport on this one. Airarms fit and finish is just beautiful. They are also one of the smoothest gun out of the box. IMHO the Diana is also a little over powered in .177 unless shooting heavy pellets.

Good luck!

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:45:14 PM »

Dustin I also like my Diana's. The more I read about the pro sport, the more I like it. It also offers a walnut stock.

s10gto · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:45:31 PM »

Just a little taste of Airarm quality and accuracy.

My Tx200 Mklll .177

Target shot from bench @ 40 yards.

s10gto · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:48:48 PM »

Pic's don't show the finish that well but the only way I can describe the blueing is that it looks like Black Glass.

The 56th is Matte finish like my 34 pro.

Donny · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:49:40 PM »

prosport imo

Petey · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:08:24 PM »

Quote from: s10gto on November 14, 2012, 07:45:31 PM

Just a little taste of Airarm quality and accuracy.

My Tx200 Mklll .177

Target shot from bench @ 40 yards.

You Just had too show pics oF that TX>>>lol I've been waiting forever=Back-ordered.
Go for the Pro sport.

mtsheron70 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:11:17 PM »

For some FT use.....................AA all the way!

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:16:39 PM »

Pete I figured there was a waiting list for them. Trying to make up my mind this week so we can get one on order.

amb5500c · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:25:22 PM »

Both nice rifles for sure, but I'd opt for the Pro Sport.
Richard

s10gto · « **Reply #10 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:26:59 PM »

Tom have you seen this vid yet? May help make the decision.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=air%20arms%20factory%20tour&source=web&cd=19&cad=rja&ved=0CF8QFjAIOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airgunshooting.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fvideo_air_arms_factory_tour_1_1113403&ei=azakULuhO4bl0QH314DACg&usg=AFQjCNHcFnM5Dbjh_vM_Wsvl4hk7NXzf-w

Mark 611 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:49:08 PM »

I'm with all of the rest of the guy's on this one AirArms Pro Sport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:06:07 PM »

Dustin just watched the video. It looks like everyone agrees that the pro sport is the one. Thanks to everyone for the help. Air arms it is, unless someone is selling a new d-56 for half price.

Kailua · « **Reply #13 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:32:43 PM »

Just curious no recommendation here. Just a question. Didn't the a 54 or 56 win a FT competition that someone posted? But other than that wouldn't mind having a Pro Sport.

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:52:01 PM »

Haven't heard anything about the 54 or 56 in field target, I'm thinking at 11.3 lbs. without a scope, is starting to get a little heavy. The only gun I own of any kind that weighs that much, is a old sloan 10 ga. double. I think that weights between 13 and 14 lbs.

mtsheron70 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:23:36 AM »

Great video....................makes me want one now! Love the Brit's detail to a product!

Mark 611 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:24:40 AM »

the thing about the PS vs the 56 is mainly the weight! the PS balance's very very well on the shoulder for off hand shooting! IMO the 48 is better for off hand than the 54 or 56 due the the weight, this puts them in more of a bench class rifle. I've had a few 54's and their way to heavy for a hunting rifle unless you KING KONG! I'm 6' 180lbs and their to much for me even for a bench rifle! The RWS rifles are also no where near the build quality of Air Arms, AA guns of the TX-PS class are internally built like a match gun should be, delrin rings front and rear on the piston, this is way better than buttons on the piston for stability and smooth operation of the shot cycle and easier to maintain, and the triggers IMO are the best out there in a production spring gun and their a set back design and very adjustable! Lothar Walther barrels are standard on these guns! whats not to love accept the price tag LOL!!!!!!! but you get what you pay for!

Bullit · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:01:33 AM »

Hector won with his own modified Diana. The TX200 would be the choice for dedicated FT piston. JMO I really like the beartrap release over the Diana.

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 15, 2012, 09:36:53 PM »

Mike never had my hands on a pro sport. Does it have any type of beartrap. Getting your finger in one of those is really going to hurt.

Kailua · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:06:57 PM »

It does have a anti bear trap safety.

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D56-TH or Air Arms Pro Sport

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