Benjamin Sheridan EB, or HW 45?

[el maipino]

I have both, the HW45 in .177 and .22 and the EB in .20 and .22.

Build wise the HW45 wins no problem though the EB is not a flimsy affair either. My EB .20 seems to be more powerful than the .22 and fires with an impressive bang. Accuracy wise I find easier to be on target at short distance with the EB than the HW45 , this may be due to the weight of the HW45 or my skill/lack of or both.

I find the EB .20 does more damage to thicker soup cans than the HW45 in either caliber and the EB .22.

I have had a few pellets bounce off with the HW45, though leaving quite a dent in the can.

My EB .20 regulary goes thru both ends of a thick soup can.

My HW45 is well worn in so even though the EB being co2 is easier to rapid shoot, the HW45 is smooth and quick to cock and fire.

The safety on my HW45 is the one thing I do not like, has a mind of its own but have been told how to fix this. The EB safety is excellent.

The ease of taking the EB apart is a good point for service, the HW45 is not much more of a hassle and changing barrels is easy peasy.

I have a scope as well as a laser on my HW45 so accuracy is very good with these aids. My last HW45 had no aiming aids and I still found it easy to be accurate out to approx 20 yards. Sure it would be good at slightly longer range but I do not have the space right now.

The EB is used with open sights, which are basic but functional, though I have just purchased some benjaim scope mounts for it and will see what a good red dot , scope laser etc will do.

Even though the HW45 is more "real gun" looking, I find the EB'S simple design and excellent build make it a pleasure to shoot.

It truely is a pick up and shoot kinda gun. Never really counted how many shots I get out of it but sure it must be over 25.

So accuracy wise it goes to the HW45 at the moment but a close race. Looks wise the HW45 but I think the EB once polished /chromed and blinged it would be the winner for me. Ease of use I give to the EB due to the simple bolt actiona nd ease at getting of the next shot compared to the springer even though a well broken gun takes no time at all.

My 2 and halfs pence worth

Patricio

[Maltoid]

Get both I did and both are great in their own way as said above
Eric

[Jim McArthur]

Get both I did and both are great in their own way as said above
Eric

Stop encouraging me to spend money, Eric!

Jim

[Maltoid]

Ah well Jim
consider the EB cheaper to buy but running costs are higher but what a lovely compact pistol.

HW45 dearer to buy and cheaper to run but longer and heavier.

Both great pistols thats why I got both among others which I must list on here soon.

Cheers Eric

[Jim McArthur]

In all seriousness, Eric: we both know that I'm going to end up with a boatload of them!

Cheers,

Jim

[psb_74]

i would get the hw45 i have owned one for a few months and love it i have only just brought a e9a .177 and e9a.22 but would never part with the hw45 put a red dot sight on it i can hit a pop bottle lid every time 10 to 15 metres you will love it also i know the 45 might cost a little more but not after owning it a few months you will soon make up the difference in co2 but both are good pistols

[bigglesworth]

What about a Diana P5 Magnum; 5.1 FPE with RWS SuperH-Points;; http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/show...21#post2737921
Diana Mod. P5 Magnum Pistol;0.177 - AirgunBBS.com


Kenny.

[Jim McArthur]

I have both, the HW45 in .177 and .22 and the EB in .20 and .22.

Build wise the HW45 wins no problem though the EB is not a flimsy affair either. My EB .20 seems to be more powerful than the .22 and fires with an impressive bang. Accuracy wise I find easier to be on target at short distance with the EB than the HW45 , this may be due to the weight of the HW45 or my skill/lack of or both.

I find the EB .20 does more damage to thicker soup cans than the HW45 in either caliber and the EB .22.

I have had a few pellets bounce off with the HW45, though leaving quite a dent in the can.

My EB .20 regulary goes thru both ends of a thick soup can.

My HW45 is well worn in so even though the EB being co2 is easier to rapid shoot, the HW45 is smooth and quick to cock and fire.

The safety on my HW45 is the one thing I do not like, has a mind of its own but have been told how to fix this. The EB safety is excellent.

The ease of taking the EB apart is a good point for service, the HW45 is not much more of a hassle and changing barrels is easy peasy.

I have a scope as well as a laser on my HW45 so accuracy is very good with these aids. My last HW45 had no aiming aids and I still found it easy to be accurate out to approx 20 yards. Sure it would be good at slightly longer range but I do not have the space right now.

The EB is used with open sights, which are basic but functional, though I have just purchased some benjaim scope mounts for it and will see what a good red dot , scope laser etc will do.

Even though the HW45 is more "real gun" looking, I find the EB'S simple design and excellent build make it a pleasure to shoot.

It truely is a pick up and shoot kinda gun. Never really counted how many shots I get out of it but sure it must be over 25.

So accuracy wise it goes to the HW45 at the moment but a close race. Looks wise the HW45 but I think the EB once polished /chromed and blinged it would be the winner for me. Ease of use I give to the EB due to the simple bolt actiona nd ease at getting of the next shot compared to the springer even though a well broken gun takes no time at all.

My 2 and halfs pence worth

Patricio

That's quite a review, Pat: thank you.

Jim