This is hinged at the muzzle end, and can then be gripped with a reverse hold and pulled back to cock the action. On the 45, the rear hammer is pulled back, releasing the top barrel carriage. The cocking action of both is near identical, and very similar to the time honoured ‘up and over’ stirrup design used by Webley. On this basis, I would hope this feature is largely redundant anyhow, it’s not automatic so has to be consciously applied. When the pistol is ready to fire( i.e the small tab bar is in the forward position), a red dot shows, although as always, it’s never good practise to rely on any safety mechanism – being far better to fire the gun off and prove the action is empty. The manual safety catch fitted falls neatly to the thumb on the left hand side. Many features are shared so well look at those first. The build quality is everything we have come to expect, whilst the design of both is so slick and well finished, that the end results are just undeniably appealing.Įxternally, both pistols share identical metal frames, with those wonderfully chunky, slab-sided chassis setting them apart from an obvious firearm, and incorporating an integral trigger in the casting. With these two pistols here ,however, Weihrauch have won me over. With regards, to military style airguns, I just feel they create the wrong impression, and unnecessarily attract negative attention along the way. With replicas, I just fail to see the attraction in a gun that can’t be fired and earn it’s keep, so to speak.
I’m no particular fan of replica guns or military style airguns for that matter. From the serrated pattern on the sides, to the sizeable hammer at the rear, it’s obvious that the detailing has been well observed. Whilst the former is a full-power (6ft/lbs UK legal limit) spring-piston model, the HW75 offers a slightly more target orientated format, and a neatly designed single stroke pneumatic layout.īoth pistols have many similarities yet that inherent difference in the method of power delivery sets them clearly apart, each with their unique appeal.įirst impressions with both are of a slightly military overtone hardly surprising given that they very loosely follow the profile of the classic American made government Colt45 pistol. This reputation for classy design and enduring build quality is ably illustrated by Weihrauch’s HW45 and HW75 air pistols, offering an intriguing choice to any enthusiast. Synonymous with sturdy, crisply executed, and superbly finished products, this famous German company is a classic example of the old adage that ‘you get what you pay for’.
Weihrauch have made quite a name for themselves in the world of airguns.
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