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FWB 65 or FWB 80* WHATS YOUR CHOICE*
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:50 pm
by ebrem
Hi
A friend of mine asked me to post this for him.
He has a choice to buy a FWB 65 or a FWB 80 (both in excellent shape) he is wondering which is the better air gun.
All opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:15 pm
by Isabel1130
This question should probably be posted in another forum. Bullseye pistol does not involve air guns. Isabel
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:50 pm
by Rover
I'll answer anyway...either one would be fine. They are basically the same, but the FWB 80 is much scarcer. It also allows the use of weights. I found this of no advantage, but different folks....
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:34 pm
by FredB
I have owned both. Besides the weights as previously mentioned, the main differences are between the triggers and the grip frames.
The trigger blade on the 80 is movable to accommodate different finger lengths, while the blade on the 65 is fixed. Also the trigger feel was quite different on my two samples. The 65 has a longer pull with some roll to it, while the 80 has a very short take-up and very crisp release. Trigger adjustments on both are fairly minimal by modern standards. I actually prefer the 65 trigger feel, but have some trouble reaching the trigger.
The grip frame on the 80 is smaller than on the 65, so the 80 allows more latitude in reshaping your grip if needed. All in all, the 80 was an attempt to make the 65 a little more adaptable in several respects.
HTH,
FredB
FWB 65 or FWB 80
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:41 pm
by 2650 Plus
Like Fred B I have owned both and shot both in competition. I prefered the 80 because the weight system allowed me to ballance the pistol to my style better than the 65. I also prefered the model 80 trigger. As Steve often says, " your milage may be different " Both pistols shot tens every time I did. Good Shooting Bill Horton