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Author:  DDtank [ Sun May 12, 2019 8:00 pm ]
Post subject:  HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
Been trying to decide on one of these for years but can't decide between open sights or dovetail only. (I used to be indecisive but now I'm not sure...). I know - get both?
Anyway, they are not very popular but any opinions from owners?
Also, anyone know why the spec on the Black Arrow has a tad more power (at least on the D&L listings), the barrel is shown as the same length for both? (Edit: actually the same according to the Weihrauch site.)
Author:  Edmonton<500 [ Sun May 12, 2019 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
DDtank wrote:
Been trying to decide on one of these for years but can't decide between open sights or dovetail only. (I used to be indecisive but now I'm not sure...). I know - get both?
Anyway, they are not very popular but any opinions from owners?
Also, anyone know why the spec on the Black Arrow has a tad more power (at least on the D&L listings), the barrel is shown as the same length for both? (Edit: actually the same according to the Weihrauch site.)


LOL. I would say that trait has remained with you over the years. :P
Author:  airmec [ Mon May 13, 2019 3:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
I have an older, open sight model, the one without the safety. It shoots straight at the 400 fps mark, very consistently and accurately, recoil is easily manageable. As for me, I always favor open sights vs scoped on a pistol, and they are very easy to use on this fine pistol. Be it only for the lighter weigth, I'd still go for the open sights.

Cheers!
Author:  DDtank [ Mon May 13, 2019 6:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
Edmonton<500 wrote:
LOL. I would say that trait has remained with you over the years. :P

Hey! I haven't posted much on here for months, yet you remember me and my dithering? It seems I must have formed a reputation... :lol:
Author:  DDtank [ Mon May 13, 2019 6:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
Thanks as always, airmec. I agree - I tried a scope on my HW45 and didn't like it but also found on others with a proper dovetail that a compact red dot is okay. Good point about the weight too, it's up there isn't it and about the same as the 45.
Author:  clarky [ Tue May 14, 2019 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
They are identical guns internally and in barrel length but the Black arrow variant has simply been given a barrel shroud and some bling...
The pistol runs approx 440 fps once run in, comfortably out powering a HW40/ P17 but a marginally greater kick due to the weakish mainspring...
You can make a little top hat/slip ring for a little more but 450 fps with match pellets is about it
Author:  DDtank [ Tue May 14, 2019 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HW70 or HW70 Black Arrow
I'm not fussed about the power level as what I have in mind is sitting on the sofa watching TV and plinking into a trap across the living room. Haven't mentioned it to 'er indoors yet though...
I prefer the idea of a break barrel as it is less of a struggle to cock than a SSP. Could get a Buckmark or push the boat out for a HW. Or (as Murray rightly pointed out), I could dither and keep researching to the nth degree before ever parting with my money.
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