The HW45 is ugly, but that hasn't stopped me buying one I suppose if you're used to handling a Colt .45ACP 1911 then the similarities (in the grip) are enough to remind you of it - and it then becomes ungraceful and out of balance. Those that are not familiar will tend to accept it for what it is.
HW100KT, ATN X-Sght 4K Pro, MTC Taipan 6-24x56; HW97K, MTC Viper 10x44
Walther LGV Comp Pro, MTC Connect 3-12
HW45, Beretta 92fs, Premier, Tempest, MkIII, Orig. Mod50
'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder' as they say...
The other pistol I owned (apart from a 1911) which it reminds me of is this:
http://img2.findthebest.com/sites/de...d_Victor_7.jpg
Which was perfectly balanced and looks the part. Still, pleased you are happy with your HW45
HW100KT, ATN X-Sght 4K Pro, MTC Taipan 6-24x56; HW97K, MTC Viper 10x44
Walther LGV Comp Pro, MTC Connect 3-12
HW45, Beretta 92fs, Premier, Tempest, MkIII, Orig. Mod50
No hard feelings from my end for calling the HW45 ugly ChrisH00,I forgive you mate,everyone makes mistakes.Mistakes are a part of being human.Not sure if god will ever forgive you though
I'm sorry, I just can't help feeling like this, and I'm not the only one that feels this way. Many German products in general leave me pretty cold despite the fact that technically, they are very good. Comparing a German airgun, an HW35 for instance to say a BSA Airsporter or Webley Longbow is like comparing an FW190 or ME110 to a Spitfire, or a Mercedes to a classic Jaguar. All the German things are perfectly good but the British designed things have a grace or soul about them that the German thinks lack. It's true of airguns too...
This is just my opinion though, perhaps I just have a more refined sense of aesthetics than some...
Re: the BSA Scorpion VS the HW45... Has the HW45 ever been used as a prop gun in a Bond film? Nope! The BSA Scorpion has!!!
Good deals with these members
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Octopussy#...red_air_pistol
Sorry! Couldn't resist it
HW80, AA S400F, Canon 5D mkII, all the gear and no idea.