HW97

Since you like the look of the 97, I recommend considering a Walther LGU. HWs do not have resettable safeties, Walthers do.

HWs do not have a rotating piston, the Walther LGU does.

Since you like the look of the 97, I recommend considering a Walther LGU. HWs do not have resettable safeties, Walthers do.

HWs do not have a rotating piston, the Walther LGU does.

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Agree. And I'll add that I have both. My LGU is as accurate (if not better) that my HW97, is less pellet picky and more consistent day to day across conditions, and is more pleasant for me to shoot. Others will have other experiences. But considering a Walther strongly would be good advice in my view.

 HW's do most certainly have resettable safety's, simply re-cock and the safety button should come right back out. I just did this on my 97 and have done it many times. As far as not having a rotating piston, not a big deal at all.

HW's do most certainly have resettable safety's, simply re-cock and the safety button should come right back out. I just did this on my 97 and have done it many times.

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Not sure that is what most consider a "resettable" safety but each can have his own view. I consider a resettable safety as one that can be reset just as it is released, not by recocking.

I would say as long as the gun can be returned to safe...

Yep, just a definition and train of thought. The area where I could see it as a possible issue is a hunting situation where quiet and/or no movement was needed. Then again, the trigger finger is the ultimate safety.

Any rifle that uses a lothar walther barrel is ok in my book!  

Did you know they have an HW97L. Longer barrel by only 85mm. but still I wanted one. only 3 will be produced in March, had Krale order it for me, as well as an HW77 DIopter model. I have the standard 77 and love the open sights, thinking of moving the rear sight all the way back, but when I get the Diopter model, the other 77 will most likely be sporting a scope. 

I wonder where he got the $80.00 shipping from. I just ordered an HW85 and an HW50S from Krale and paid $48.00 shipping for both. If I added a 3rd rifle it would have gone up to $72.00.. Still $24.00 ea. is better than $48.00 for one.

HW's do most certainly have resettable safety's, simply re-cock and the safety button should come right back out. I just did this on my 97 and have done it many times.

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Not sure that is what most consider a "resettable" safety but each can have his own view. I consider a resettable safety as one that can be reset just as it is released, not by recocking.

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That's my point. Having to reset the safety by recocking the rifle is a hassle. I have a HW97kt and I don't like it all that much for a number of reasons. About all I can say for it is that it is accurate. I really hate the stupid ping sound the spring in the cocking lever makes. When I was shopping for my first airguns, I had no idea how high of quality Walthers are. So, I didn't give them a second look. I thought like everyone- Air Arms, HW, or Diana as if there's nothing else out there. There is and they are Walthers. The LGU and LGV series have some very thoughtful qualities to them but they are getting harder to find. The Parrus is a very good deal for the money but not as high of quality.