Quote Originally Posted by DM80 View Post
Another class airgun at the time was the original 45 it was a great airgun had it all it was strong accurate decent trigger good barrel and even though it used a similar ball detent breech lock up system as the sport it took a lot more force to open than a sport which if a fly landed on the barrel it would open the 45's only downside was it was an ugly mother.

Dave.
Nicely summed up Dave. Owning a few Sports and 45s I would say that build quality and finish is pretty much on par with both marques. Aesthetically the Sport is easier on the eye alright and is very pointable as a hunter being lightweight and easy to manoeuvre within woodland on grey squirrels for example. But the 45 is a more robust gun, its trigger superior to the sport despite it being a little shapeless and is certainly stronger (says he who clumsily snapped a cast Sport trigger).
I find the 45 is easier to achieve a good level of accuracy with over the Sport. Whereas the Sport can get there but requires more refinement of technique and hold. Satisfying when you crack it though.
Like a lot of guns the Sport is a mixture of high quality German engineering and "what the hell were they thinking of design" such as plastic rear sight, feeble and temperamental safety slide, and basic trigger design and adjustability.
They are both German guns and get my vote, but the 45 edges it for me. And in respect of the 45's bland stock this has actually grown on me over the years. I appreciate its basic uncluttered lines, especially in the hunting field where I use them exclusively. And for those preferring something a little more mainstream the RWS 45 ticks a box.
To end on the Sport what were FWB thinking with the Mk3😂😂.
Dave