2504 92 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Am looking into getting a hw80 am I better off getting a new one or are the old ones better quality? Thanks tony!!! Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I don't think there's much difference in the quality between old and new. I've shot a load of Weihrauchs of various types and vintages and never noticed any discernible difference between old and new guns. The main difference is the price! If you can find a second hand HW80, in good condition and shooting a decent energy level, then you'll get a lot more for your money than buying a brand new one! Buy it second hand, and look after it, and you'll never lose money with a Weihrauch! 1 Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,584 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 There have been a few issues with quality in recent years with Weihrauch but then, other people have bought new HW rifles without a hitch of a problem, so, try one before you buy one, if possible. My HW80 .22 is 15 years old and as good as the day I bought it new. Weihrauch were building superb rifles without any problems then and this one of mine is a real gem. So don't worry about going looking for a fine used specimin. Old Weihrauchs are as good as the new ones. And the new ones are, generally, as good as ever. 1 Quote Link to post
2504 92 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks lads!!! Quote Link to post
gurtwurz 792 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Personally I think the old 80's are generally a better buy, if you look around you'll be able to pick one up for 150 upwards which to me is a bargain, you get a lot of gun for the price of something far inferior. 1 Quote Link to post
ian118118 10 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Get a second hand one, otherwise you will struggle to open it up as the new ones are glued at the back end Atb Ian 1 Quote Link to post
webster 90 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 had 2 80s now both second hand and they are bomb proof i always buy second hand as the cash you save is well spent on a tuning kit not that they need them but the kits do smooth them out alot . , buy second hand bud that way you can also spend the spare cash on a nice piece of glass to put on top just check some gorrila aint been in to it and fitted a dreaded ox spring great guns and you wont be disapionted . 1 Quote Link to post
2504 92 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks everyone for your help will defiantly be buying a second hand one!!! Quote Link to post
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