Posted by anthony billups on October 01, 2001 at 20:34:29:
Is this gun as
good as the Hammerli 208s?
If you have one, please, share your experience
with this pistol.
Greetings.
Posted by Leonard on October 02, 2001 at 03:50:17:
I went from a 208 to a
AW93 - had my AW93 for 6 years, not a single malfunction or any problem.
Quantum leap from a 208 - better trigger, better balance, better grip,
better sights and lower bore line. That , coupled with recoil reducing mechanics
= soft shots and better control.
Sold my AW93 cause I was bored with it and
I now shoot with a Unique 96U which I love....
Posted by Richard on October 02, 2001 at 15:42:08:
The biggest difference
I can readily detect is that you can buy a new AW93:-)
Posted by Bill Abernethy on October 03, 2001 at 13:19:43:
Who stocks
them?
Bill
Posted by Richard on October 03, 2001 at 22:28:01:
Beeman is the FWB
importer.
Posted by Pradeep on October 02, 2001 at 19:22:24:
It's heavier than the
208, but has better recoil control in 10 secs for example. Hand position is more
canted forward than with the 208. Trigger is infinitely adjustable. Stock FWB
grip is ordinary, try a KN Nill grip as a replacement. Very happy with mine.
Posted by Luis Pacheco on October 03, 2001 at 04:46:14:
I have not tried
any of them. However I have seen a sport pistol match with two ladies (one with
the FWB and other with the 208) shooting side by side. I noticed that apparently
the recoil on the FWB was much smaller than with the 208. Could the 208 be
improved with heavier barrel weight? I don’t know. So, my guess is the FWB has a
improved design, better for the fast series as it reduces the recovery time.
Good luck
Luis Pacheco
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