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New Version of the FWB 124
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Awesome picture. I’m familiar with that pistol it was in the Beeman collection, and it was reported to be extremely accurate.
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Sorry guys, but we're having two different discussions here. TS spoke about bending the barrel in order to change the sight line. The other discussion that was introduced later, is bending a barrel back into it's original position. Two different things!
Just to make sure you guys understand what I'm saying, the first is - regardless of what some might say - a no-go in my book. That is my personal and professional opinion. Either way, both should be a no-go for people who don't know what they are doing. If a professional gun smith with the right tools and experience is willing to do this procedure for you, I'd say go for it if it works for you. But in general, this should NEVER be done by someone who is not experienced and who doesn't have the right tools for the job for obvious reasons.
I'm not trolling here, I'm just trying to send a word of warning, because this might cause serious damage to your barrel if done wrong.
Moving away from this discussion from this point on, just wanted to correct and clarify some stuff here.
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Just to make sure you guys understand what I'm saying, the first is - regardless of what some might say - a no-go in my book. That is my personal and professional opinion. Either way, both should be a no-go for people who don't know what they are doing. If a professional gun smith with the right tools and experience is willing to do this procedure for you, I'd say go for it if it works for you. But in general, this should NEVER be done by someone who is not experienced and who doesn't have the right tools for the job for obvious reasons.
I'm not trolling here, I'm just trying to send a word of warning, because this might cause serious damage to your barrel if done wrong.
Moving away from this discussion from this point on, just wanted to correct and clarify some stuff here.
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No problem. The back and forth was an interesting read for me. I think I would be too scared of bending the barrel too far for my part though. As far as the new FWB Sport goes... Well, when you can get the HW97 for less, had I the option, I would probably have gone that route. Springers are interesting. I like 'em. Like reading about 'em. Good stuff.
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Actually, Feinwerkbau Sport with a present price tag of $495.00 makes for the better price over the HW97. Is it a better air rifle - I can't answer that.
Being to scared to bend the barrel may be a good thing, one tends to proceed more cautiously.
Being to scared to bend the barrel may be a good thing, one tends to proceed more cautiously.
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I had a Beeman RX that had the barrel bent upward from falling on the muzzle from high. I had it bent back professionally by a recognized airgun smith. accuracy is 'right on'
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Flintstone, buy a Air Arms Pro Sport or TX200 and don't look back. (JMO) I own the new FWB Sport, bought it when the first came out. Extremely disappointed with the shot cycle of the gun.(Like most owners) But I would give it a 10 for being a looker. I had Tinbum make some parts for it to tune it down and smooth the shot cycle. Its now a pleasure to shoot and accuracy is not bad. but it hangs on my wall as I shoot my Air Arms. I felt like FWB just relied on their name to sell this gun, for the money they wanted when first introduced I think it was a bust. But for $500.00 and a tune then your getting some place.
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