Weihrauch HW 45

rahul567 · Post by **rahul567** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:56 pm

hi friends
how can i procure a Weihrauch HW 45 LP in India
rahul

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:44 pm

Hi Rahul,

Deleted your PM by mistake, so will answer here.

The HW45 is a very good choice provided you do not want to use it for serious 10 metre target shooting.

In India, these aren't available. Well, not as far as I know.

There are two ways you could import this air-pistol:

1) Order the .177" calibre version and have it sent by post or courier. Problem with this is that postal customs aren't aware of the amendment to the import law regarding .177" calibre air-rifles/pistols and can make you run around before releasing it.

2) Have a friend or relative bring back one for you. Airport customs are a little more knowledgeable but you may still need to go through the process of getting a NOC from the Arms Section of your Commissioner Of Police's office.

Mack The Knife

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:39 am

Thanks to Lloyd of B.A.R. for giving me a fair deal on a second-hand HW45, which for all intents and purposes is as good as new and my brother for bringing it down. His SMS after clearing customs at Bangalore read something like, "Customs was a breeze. Next time let's get a Kalashnikov!"

Yet to try it on paper and will revert after a few days of grouping and plinking.

Waited 21 years to get this pistol and it's good to finally have one in my hands.

Inder, I know your time is running out in the U.S. but if you can get Straight Shooters or one of the other online shops to send you one by next day delivery, I suggest you get yourself one. Remember to buy an airline approved gun case and a padlock. The case you see here probably costs about $10.00 in the U.S.. I am pretty sure Lufthansa will permit you to put this in your suitcase, so you wont have to pay for extra baggage. However, do check before placing the order.

Mack The Knife

denzilmatthew · Post by **denzilmatthew** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:51 pm

Hi Mack The Knife,

Nice to see your stuff, That's good one how much did it cost total. Did you order online.

Regards,
Denzil

Ranjeet Singh · Post by **Ranjeet Singh** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:55 pm

Hey Mack The Knife,

Congratulations on that Pistol.

Cheers!
Ranjeet

badshah0522 · Post by **badshah0522** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:55 pm

,,Congratsssssssssssssssss..
these pics made my mouth watered.

Seems new one.Very good deal,,,Can u tell the total price in INR(Including postage n all)

monty3006 · Post by **monty3006** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:12 pm

rusty banana waits 21 years for an air pistol..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Headlines in my newspaper for sure.

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:34 pm

Hi Denzil,

Yes, it was ordered online.

As for the cost, that is a private matter. However, a new one retails for 180 or 185 Pounds Sterling.

Mack The Knife

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:38 pm

Thanks, Ranjeet. We will do a plinking session when you come over in March. Your 75 will run rings around the 45 when it comes to 10 metre paper punching though.

Currently using H&N FTTs but need to try out slightly lighter pellets. Not too happy with the performance at 10 metres.

Mack The Knife

Post by **eljefe** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:39 pm

chrony?

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:44 pm

Badshah,

Here's a couple of close-ups just for you.

BTW, are you from Dubai? If so, is there any truth in the rumour that air-pistols are now more or less banned there because the local kids were found to use them a bit irresponsibly?

Mack The Knife

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:48 pm

monty3006";p="9588 wrote:rusty banana waits 21 years for an air pistol..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Headlines in my newspaper for sure.

You better believe it!

First came across a highly Venomised one in the 1986 Annual issue of Guns & Ammo and always had my eyes on one since then.

Mack The Knife

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:50 pm

Not yet, Asif. It's difficult trying to chrono this with a cb-625 (the one you saw). However, 375 Double has a Chrony and I may go over to his place to get some readings.

Mack The Knife

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:04 pm

This air-pistol is going to take some getting used to since the recoil tends to torque it out of your hand as I only use a one hand grip. The lack of a thumb rest also feels a bit odd and I have yet to decide how exactly to grip this pistol to get more consistent results.

The trigger is good but a match trigger it most certainly isn't.

Most of the errors seen in the pic below are mine, though there were a couple of occassions when I thought I did everything right but the pellet did not hit where it was supposed to.

God alone knows how Todd Cooper and Crete manage to hit tins 50 metres away. If this is the best I can do with it, I'd be happy to hit cans at half the distance.

Mack The Knife

rahul567 · Post by **rahul567** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:25 pm

Hi Mack The Knife,
Congrats!!!!!!! I hv been waiting for 6 months to get my hands on one and i thought that it was like eternity.

. My pistol will be reaching tonight and i hope the custom clearance is as smooth as yours. I'm coming to banglore on the 18 of this month, wld really like to meet up and do a lil bit of plinking and learn somethingh from you
Rahul

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