Is there a ‘best’ age/model HW99 to get?

[MeHadger]

Hi,

I think I need one, just can’t find much info on any changes over the years to this model, so wondering; does it matter what revision/age 99 I buy? Are there actually even any changes at all??

And, personal preference aside, does either calibre suit it better than another?

Thanks

[bighit]

My 2003 model had the Galling issue .

I believe some new ones still have the Galling issue.

There has been a number of stock changes.

My 2003 had the plain stock with no chequering .

[MeHadger]

I’m pretty much resigned to the fact that, regardless of age, unless the previous owner has tweaked it that I will need to fix the galling issue 👍🏼
Doesn’t seem too arduous a task, and will probably take it all apart anyway just to make sure it’s all happy inside, so no major problem to polish/deburr if it needs it.
Interesting point about the stock changes, as not sure I’ve seen a ‘smooth’ one before!
Stocks aside, then, I take it they are mechanically unchanged through the years?

[CapitalBee]

I think the only design change has been when Weihrauch put the sprung loaded nylon insert into the cocking arm to remedy the galling issue, maybe about 4-5 years ago? Sadly, it wasn't that good a remedy and if anything caused the arm to jam in the channel it runs inside of on the cylinder body.

[MeHadger]

I think the only design change has been when Weihrauch put the sprung loaded nylon insert into the cocking arm to remedy the galling issue, maybe about 4-5 years ago? Sadly, it wasn't that good a remedy and if anything caused the arm to jam in the channel it runs inside of on the cylinder body.

That sounds like an accountant’s fix! 🤣
Great info, thanks. Will get a wanted ad up later. Any variance in handling / cycling of the two (main) calibres? For some reason, in my head this needs to be a .22 🤔

[harvey_s]

That sounds like an accountant’s fix! 🤣
Great info, thanks. Will get a wanted ad up later. Any variance in handling / cycling of the two (main) calibres? For some reason, in my head this needs to be a .22 🤔

Correct-a-mundo...

.22 is nice even when skirting 12
.177 is best under 10.5

If you're pulling it apart, a Titan #10 gives full power and is easier to cock.
Needs new guides though.
I also run a Vortek Vac seal and it seems more consistent than either the std HW one or the Aussie green.

[Mach 1.5]

Mine runs very well at 11.6. 22 cal. Mach 1.5

[MeHadger]

Mine runs very well at 11.6. 22 cal. Mach 1.5

That’s great to know, thanks. Any chance of a list of your mods/work you’ve done to get it there?

[MeHadger]

Correct-a-mundo...

.22 is nice even when skirting 12
.177 is best under 10.5

If you're pulling it apart, a Titan #10 gives full power and is easier to cock.
Needs new guides though.
I also run a Vortek Vac seal and it seems more consistent than either the std HW one or the Aussie green.

I knew my instincts would get something right at some point in life!

Cheers for the tuning tips, sounds like a cheap and fairly simple route to consistency 👍🏼 Tbt don’t do kits for these, do they?

[Lyn.]

I’m sure TBT do one, will do mine eventually but it’s pretty good from standard.

Better in .22

[STR8SHOOT3R]

The best is probably a new one - at least it won't have galled itself to death already and you can apply the fix before it does.

[tinbum]

A galling fix vid for those who may need it

https://youtu.be/mMkz04uafM8

[ken69]

I’m pretty much resigned to the fact that, regardless of age, unless the previous owner has tweaked it that I will need to fix the galling issue 👍🏼
Doesn’t seem too arduous a task, and will probably take it all apart anyway just to make sure it’s all happy inside, so no major problem to polish/deburr if it needs it.
Interesting point about the stock changes, as not sure I’ve seen a ‘smooth’ one before!
Stocks aside, then, I take it they are mechanically unchanged through the years?

Mine also has the plain stock, according to the Weihrauch website it was built in 2006

[Mach 1.5]

Mine 99 is a V Mach v-glide conversion. The spring, guide and piston seal are still available from Lyn Lewington - A R C Tuning. Mach 1.5

[davymole]

Mine 99 is a V Mach v-glide conversion. The spring, guide and piston seal are still available from Lyn Lewington - A R C Tuning. Mach 1.5

I had an early model in .22 fitted with the same conversion,but in the .177 was to snappy fitted into a friends but he seemed happy with it.