loading a new .22 hw45.

[PCPShooter]

I find Diana P8 much easier to cock, comes with a cocking aid that slips over end of barrel, just sayin

[Geezer]

Have you tried cocking across your thigh?

[VALE BOY]

Have you tried cocking across your thigh?

“Ooh err Missus… Fnarr Fnarr!”🥴

But Geezer’s right in suggesting that as it noticeably improves the leverage. You can always cock it to the lower power level, then subsequently take it to the full power level if desired.

[Phil Russell]

Whatever you do ... always keep good control of the pistol during cocking. You do not want to be resting part of the pistol unsecured, try to cock it, and have the unsecured bit slip away from you.
You will soon get the knack for a good secured method.
Enjoy.
PS. If you think the HW45 is awkward, try a Haenel 28.

Cheers, Phil

[laverdabru]

Have you tried cocking across your thigh?

Greatly helps with my various Wobbleys. Had some strength issues following illness few years back, adopted this method, used it ever since.

ATB

Bru

[where's it gone]

I'll take it that you bought it secondhand as if you were to buy new you'd would of tried it in shop ? It sounds like this pistol is not for you, not every pistol is, so sell it and look for another pistol. A co2 pistol could be what you might find ideal.

[p.j.]

Over the thigh for me, same as Tempest/Hurricane.

[laverdabru]

Over the thigh for me, same as Tempest/Hurricane.

^ This. Can be used either in sitting or standing positions. As I said above, adopted this for my spring pistols when I lost strength in my arms.

You will also find it becomes easier as the pistol eases with use - think of it as 'running in' as we used to do with cars.
I saw an earlier post from you saying you were mainly used to PCP's - springers are a different animal entirely. But worth the effort, & very rewarding when you get it right.

Bru

[gordon]

Have you tried cocking across your thigh?

Those days are long gone

[Robet]

I hold the pistol in my right hand by the grip with the muzzle pointing down.
Pop it open then twist my left hand around and place my palm in the gap. Then push outwards and down.
Find this easier than trying to pull it open

[gordon]

I hold the pistol in my right hand by the grip with the muzzle pointing down.
Pop it open then twist my left hand around and place my palm in the gap. Then push outwards and down.
Find this easier than trying to pull it open

This

[TonyL]

I hold the pistol in my right hand by the grip with the muzzle pointing down.
Pop it open then twist my left hand around and place my palm in the gap. Then push outwards and down.
Find this easier than trying to pull it open

Yes, and, once opened and prior to cocking, I always load the pellet. If they're looser fitting pellets, be sure to keep the muzzle pointing down so that the pellet doesn't fall out. Really wouldn't fancy loading a pellet into a cocked and open action.

[WILBA]

Yes, and, once opened and prior to cocking, I always load the pellet. If they're looser fitting pellets, be sure to keep the muzzle pointing down so that the pellet doesn't fall out. Really wouldn't fancy loading a pellet into a cocked and open action.

I load this way with my silverstar. Even though my eyesight is not good for open sights i was suprised how good i grouped at 10yards with mine. Really are excellent quality pistols.

[thisisdonald]

When I was a wee guy. I used to cock my webley across my stomach.. all well and good till it pinches you OUCH!
It's worth practising your cocking technique , and developing it in a way that doesnt introduce sideways leverage... hence the reason webleys turn into wobblys 😁

[WILBA]

I hold the pistol in my right hand by the grip with the muzzle pointing down.
Pop it open then twist my left hand around and place my palm in the gap. Then push outwards and down.
Find this easier than trying to pull it open

This is the way to cock them exactly.