Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the P1?

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Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the P1?

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fishguy

Post subject: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the P1?

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:29 pm

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Considering an HW45 in .22. Wondering if the newer versions have the two power levels like the Beeman P1? If I don't have to spend an extra $150 for the P1 then obviously I'd rather not.. seems only differences are the tru glow sights vs iron and possibly the two power levels.
Any info appreciated, thanks!

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offroad720

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:45 pm

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Yes, two power levels.
I believe your observation is true, the sights being the only difference - and cost

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DocGadget

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:23 pm

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Isn't the 2 power level thing only for the .177 caliber?

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fishguy

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:01 pm

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DocGadget wrote:

Isn't the 2 power level thing only for the .177 caliber?

That's what I was wondering. The P1 in .22 advertises the 2 power levels, but reviews I've seen on the hw45 in .22 don't talk about the two levels, and it's not advertised.

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DDtank

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:08 pm

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I have the .22 since a couple of years. It has the 2 power levels (unfortunately) and fibre optic sights (unfortunately).

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fishguy

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:12 pm

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DDtank wrote:

I have the .22 since a couple of years. It has the 2 power levels (unfortunately) and fibre optic sights (unfortunately).

I'm not thrilled with the fiber optic sights, but I was thinking the two levels was a plus, whether or not it's used much? Can I ask why you're not a fan?

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offroad720

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:07 am

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There is definitely two power levels on the current 22s. I now have a few... :roll:

Thing is, you need to sight for either high power or low power. There is a difference in the poi as the gun doesn't recoil as much when using the low power setting. On low power, I have noticed the recoil is very tame and thus a smaller grouping. It's just a habit tho to cock it all the way. And once all the way, there is no going back. You could go from half to full.
I have read that shooting continually on low power will drop the velocity and it will need a dry fire or two to reseat the piston seal.
As for the glow sights, they really don't bother me, it's not necessarily a target pistol.
And aside from cost, I do like the Weihrauch name more than the Beeman name too... to each their own.

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fishguy

Post subject: Re: Does the newer version HW45 have 2 power levels like the

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:57 am

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Thank you.

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