HW 45 Revisit ?

[Blackrider]

Is the stock extension still available for these and is it worth having ?

[TonyL]

What distance are we talking about here Tony ? And no, I haven’t taken the plunge yet.

When you say "distance", John, I'm presuming you mean how much difference in the points of impact at the two power settings?

The honest answer is "I can't remember". But it's a huge difference, probably around a good 3 inches at about six or seven yards with my current .22! I guess a lot will depend on what type of hold is employed. And it's all to do with the piston travel. As opposed to most "conventional" springers where the piston travels away from the shooter on the compression stroke, with the piston coming towards you you get "muzzle dip" as opposed to "flip". So you get a LOWER point of impact on the higher power setting.

I really must have a good play with my '45 soon and measure it accurately for you.

And I can't remember the difference being as marked with my old .177.

[TonyL]

Is the stock extension still available for these and is it worth having ?

I'm not really sure, John. I do seem to remember seeing it said that the shoulder stock from HW was no longer available.

Guess it'd be quite easy to make one if you really wanted, though.

And go and get one bought; you KNOW you want to; suits you, sir.

[Blackrider]

Should have bought one today but......

[TonyL]

Go on, spill the beans!

[oldskoolzzz]

Is the stock extension still available for these and is it worth having ?

They do pop up from time to time and there was a recent one on guntrader with a stock.

Not sure what these are like but zee Germans have an interesting version available;

https://www.versandhaus-schneider.de...ducts_id/28458

https://www.versandhaus-schneider.de...ducts_id/28459

I’ve never tried one with the stock but reading this thread and sadly no longer owning a 45 but having zero fundage is agony

[TonyL]

I hope things improve for you, Nick, enabling you to get another snarling, smokin', characterful '45 again one day.

[oldskoolzzz]

I hope things improve for you, Nick, enabling you to get another snarling, smokin', characterful '45 again one day.

Would be nice Tone

I’ve still got the bleeding 97 in bits at the minute though which is taking president

[vonbeck]

I`ve the silver star in .177 but also got a .22 barrel, easy to swap over so two pistols in one, just get some new ss screws as the standard ones are made of cheese

[Blackrider]

I`ve the silver star in .177 but also got a .22 barrel, easy to swap over so two pistols in one, just get some new ss screws as the standard ones are made of cheese

All good stuff !
Thanks

[Blackrider]

Go on, spill the beans!

PM Tone !

[Blackrider]

They do pop up from time to time and there was a recent one on guntrader with a stock.

Not sure what these are like but zee Germans have an interesting version available;

https://www.versandhaus-schneider.de...ducts_id/28458

https://www.versandhaus-schneider.de...ducts_id/28459

I’ve never tried one with the stock but reading this thread and sadly no longer owning a 45 but having zero fundage is agony

Interesting and I noticed a moderator for a ‘45’ in there !

[oldskoolzzz]

Interesting and I noticed a moderator for a ‘45’ in there !

There’s another 45 version called the Trophy which looks interesting has a different rail machined making it ideal for small type reflex sights

https://www.waffen-schlottmann.de/11...iber-4-5mm.htm

[Blackrider]

There’s another 45 version called the Trophy which looks interesting has a different rail machined making it ideal for small type reflex sights

https://www.waffen-schlottmann.de/11...iber-4-5mm.htm

More good stuff !

[TonyL]

Would be nice Tone

I’ve still got the bleeding 97 in bits at the minute though which is taking president

It'll be lovely once you've completed the fettle on the '97, Nick. And make sure you keep it, okay?

And then the '45 once funds allow.