HW45, and why I hate fibre-optics

[Hsing-ee]

I dislike the Christmas tree sights, they are inexact and serve no function other than to sell the pistol to weak-minded punters. I believe they fit into the 'tacti-cool' section of the market, and at such would be useful if you were attacked by a empty coke-can at what American gunslingers describe as 'card-table' distances. But if the thing pointed naturally they would be redundant in this capacity anyway.

Get some normal squared off metal sights and I am sure the group sizes will shrink 30% with no other changes.

[Geezer]

Agreed. And I probably need to test a bunch of pellets, not just the RWS Superfields I had on hand. Looking at the Pyramydair blog, "BB" shot his (conventionally sighted) HW45 about as well as mine with some, a little worse with others, and a lot better with match wadcutters. But his was .177" and mine is .22".

Any ideas on good 5.5mm wadcutters?

This is an interesting little challenge.

And, no, I will not put a scope or red dot on it, because optics on pistols are perverted.

[MikeHW45]

Agreed. And I probably need to test a bunch of pellets, not just the RWS Superfields I had on hand. Looking at the Pyramydair blog, "BB" shot his (conventionally sighted) HW45 about as well as mine with some, a little worse with others, and a lot better with match wadcutters. But his was .177" and mine is .22".

Any ideas on good 5.5mm wadcutters?

This is an interesting little challenge.

And, no, I will not put a scope or red dot on it, because optics on pistols are perverted.

I love the 45's fibre optics and all. I have the silverstar in .177 and the standard black in .22. They do take a little getting used to but as previously said by Nick and Tony etc they are fantastic pistols. Build quality, performance etc all second to non. A great result on the price too.

As for pellets, my .22 likes RWS hobby wadcutters, or the Bisley practice equally as much.

I tried a red dot sight on mine but it kind of takes the enjoyment out of it for some reason. You cant beat open sights on them. I also have a 75 which has the standard black sights. Another awesome even if low powered pistol.

[Shed tuner]

Get a new red ausie seal from the bay; transforms the firing cycle by actually sealing

[Geezer]

Get a new red ausie seal from the bay; transforms the firing cycle by actually sealing

Good idea, ST.

How hard are these things to take apart and put together?

[MikeHW45]

Good idea, ST.

How hard are these things to take apart and put together?

This may help. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/weih...cs-t18643.html

Also I believe Nick (Tinbum) done a stripdown guide on the 45 too

[Shed tuner]

Just remember to use a safety pin through the small hole in the "pusher" - the hole is designed for this purpose - to stop it springing out. Easy enough to work on.

What I also bought for mine that helps massively with consitent hold is a profiled 1911 grip - a wraparound hougue type slip on grip is also good

[averageplinker]

Can you put a bit of black tape over the fibre optics on the rear sight to see if this makes the sight picture better for you?
Rich.

[Geezer]

Can you put a bit of black tape over the fibre optics on the rear sight to see if this makes the sight picture better for you?
Rich.

I am going to do just that. Just a bit annoyed that it is or may be needed. Thanks.