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By Lynda from USA on 2009-06-10 13:44:43 Things I liked:I can get 1 inch groups at 30 yards. i chronied itat 740 fps with diablo xact pelits.Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:Superb 4 killing vermin. we hav a chipmunk problem at mi house and i hav killed atlest 50 of them now and the population is slowlee declineing. I put a leepers 3-9x32 scope and thats like 45 $ at pyramid air and i hav another uv that scope on mi discovery. |  |
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By Christopher from India on 2009-04-27 10:54:07 Things I liked:Definitely a Good GunThings I would have changed:Nothing for the Rifle..... Probably change the way packing is done.... What others should know:My rear sight was broken when I received the Air rifle. So I was mad at Pyramyd Air |
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- Things I liked:Well made. Will obviously become something i can pass dow, to my kids if it is given reasonable care. Pyramidyr website was dead on accurate with specs, reviews, and advice, making my purchase choices much easier
Things I would have changed:I wanted a quiet gun for backyard use with the kids. It is not that quiet. I have only put 350 pellets downrange so this may change with some more time. Also, the weight specs are very accurate. Put a 2 pound scope on this gun and I'm sure it will feel like my M1 garand
What others should know:comes fiberoptic sight, which makes a great hunting sight, but not so precise 10 meter target shooting. If you think you will go aftermarket aperature sight or a scope research those options now. There are pleny of good options but you have know about barrel droop, break barrel vs. fixed barrel, etc. - Things I liked:i've got 200 pells thru the bbl and it's starting to cloverleaf @ 25 yds using crossman premiums. but it gums up rather quickly and requires frequent cleaning. squirrels ain't got a prayer. lol
Things I would have changed:like i said in the last review the checkering around the pistol grip has some sharp edges. - Things I liked:very accurate,very well made, a handsome gun, an excellent triger
Things I would have changed:take sharp edges off from pistol grip. - Things I liked:I bought this gun in .22 caliber for eliminating squirrels indulging in my wife's bird seed. Works great. Not a showpiece, but looks to have many of the same working parts as my older .177 Diana 34. Shooting quality has been maintained in spite of plastic stock, trigger and trigger guard. Quite satisfied with this gun.
Things I would have changed:Nothing - Things I liked:powerful, accurate, polymer stock, .22 caliber, blueing, checkering on stock, fiber optic sights, price-point.
Things I would have changed:pretty much nothing. the sights are sort of wide, and the stock is sort of sharp around the edges. this can be corrected with fine sandpaper/file.
What others should know:this is truly a great rifle for pest elimination, accuracy, and it shoots great with a scope, also accepts a wide variety of pellets. jsb jumbo exact and beeman FTS are among the best for tight groups. i mounted a Leupold Rifleman 3x9 scope on mine with an RWS one piece scope mount. a truly great combo for only $400 combined. shoots great anywhere from 10 to about 60 yards. highest quality gun in this price range by far. also reccomended, if you own ANY firearm, even airguns join the NRA. help protect our gun rights for decades to come! thanks. - Things I liked:This is a good-looking, fine-shooting gun. I have the .22 cal model, and it shoots excellent groups. It cocks easily without any grating sound my model 34P in .177 cal makes a grating noise when I cock it. Both the .177 and the .22 have excellent triggers.
Things I would have changed:I would prefer that the .22 have sights like those on the .177, which are metal, and NOT fibre-optic. I like the composite stock, but it has some sharp edges, which I "dressed off" with sandpaper. The gun DID NOT come with a "globe" on the front sight; the fibre rod is exposed to breakage.
What others should know:DO NOT BUY THIS GUN IF YOU THINK YOU WILL GET THE GUN THAT IS ILLUSTRATED ON THE PYRAMYD WEBSITE! I have emailed Pyramyd, Umarex, and Diana RWS regarding the "missing" snap-on globe sight. Pyramyd said that they don't have the part and that I should contact Umarex. Umarex says they don't have the part and that I need to contact Diana RWS. I have emailed RWS, but haven't had a reply from them yet. Getting a gun that was different from the one pictured on the Pyramyd website was a huge disappointment for me, and Pyramyd needs to reflect the change. I may decide to return the gun. I am not going to scope the gun, so it is important to me to have some protection for the front sight.CommentsBy Glade from USA on 2011-01-18 0 
Update; 01/18/2011: After emails to PA, RWS Germany, & Umarex, I got a "front sight hood" from Umarex. PN: 109855, $7.80 S&H $3.95. - Things I liked:Super accurate and a very solid, well made air gun. The leader in the low $200's price point based on several expert reviews. Don't invest part of your money into the cheap scopes that come with these $250 and below guns, put your money into the gun itself.
Things I would have changed:Would like a closed front sight to protect the fiber-optics.CommentsBy Glade from USA on 2010-12-31 1 I ordered a 34P in .22 on 12/14/10 , thinking it would come with a globe over the front sight, but it didn't. After a roundabout series of emails to PA, Diana RWS in Germany, and Umarex, I finally got one. Umarex calls it a "front sight hood:" part number 109855. It currently costs $7.80 and S&H is $3.95. At the time I bought my gun, the PA disclaimer, "The .22 cal does not have a globe over the front sight," did not appear by the picture of the gun, as it does now. - Things I liked:The look and feel of the rifle. I've owned several RWS springers and still do, but this version of the 34 is great. The gun is powerful and accurate right out of the box. Most springers take 200 to 500 shots to "shoot in" but this one seems to do just fine right away. Pellets of course are a matter of trial and error, but this one groups them all very well. It may not hit to the same point of aim, but they all group.
Things I would have changed:I like it just the way it is.
What others should know:Get one. - Things I liked:w/o scope, crosman hp's, and shooting outside of 40' w/scope not much. beatiful looking though. was very impressed w/ it out of box.
Things I would have changed:mounted sights and breech seal and fps.( wish it had at least 8-850). averaged 700 from 10 for 10 test.
What others should know:make sure to check set screw on front sight. mine came loose and walked around and down barrel scratching it. also breach seal keeps falling out. gonna call umarex.CommentsBy Edith from USA on 2012-12-17 0 Jesse--New guns typically make unfamiliar sounds. A true grinding sound means metal on metal and should be returned. If the sound is not really a grinding sound but rather a creaking or other type of sound, then it could easily be a dry seal. The RWS seals are lubed for life, and you need to shoot your gun about 200 times to get rid of that sound by spreading the lube on the seal thru gun use. Since the tech department shoots lots of guns for the 10-for-$10 test and probably encounters this sound all the time, I'm wondering if that's the sound you're describing as grinding. Maybe, it's what they hear out of most RWS springers, but they know it'll go away with use.By Jesse from USA on 2012-12-17 0 I paid for the 10 for $10 on another RWS rifle, it had a grinding sound, and was hard to cock and needed oil. One would think they notice something as basic as that when we pay for the service.By Edith from USA on 2012-04-09 0 Edmund---Yes, they shoot the gun 10x and this will ensure that the trigger works. They do not inspect or tighten screws.By Edmund from USA on 2010-10-04 -1 Shouldn't the $10 for 10 test from PyramydAir check for loose screws and imperfections in the gun including trigger and seals? I hope they just don't shoot pellets through the Chrony and give you the print out! - Things I liked:hard hitting, not to loud. fun to shot. put 1000 pellets through in one session. 3000 total so far.
Things I would have changed:the breech seal. it spins around inside of the slot that it sits in. it is the second seal because the first one came out when shooting. thought it fell out into the grass. couldn't find it. called p.a. who referred me to umerex who sent me a new one only to find out that it had actually fallen into the scope face. leapers 6-24x50 big. laughed my butt off until i realized that it splattered oil on the whole lens. p.a. helped w/ that also. if it comes out again i'm sending back to p.a. for inspection.
What others should know:not sure about all 34p .22's but mine has expensive taste in pellets. do your selves a favor and spend more on a better rifle. - Things I liked:open sights are great. balance and feel. the trigger is pretty good out of the box.
Things I would have changed:GET RID OF THE CHINESE BARRELS!!
What others should know:the blueing on the chinese barrels is a brownish color while the reciever is a dark blue. if your gun is new, its probably chinese and it will have 12 lands and grooves. the german one has 8. its is accurate but the color dfference is real distracting. and at least do a lube tube when you get it. they come very dryout of the box. i didnt get 100rds thru it and it started grinding bad. i didnt screw around and sent it out to have a JM kit with apex seal put in and a night and day difference. - Things I liked:Got this rifle in .177 for target shooting and long range plinking. The gun looks clean and feels very durable right out of the box. The trigger is adjustable and helps make for a smooth and predictable two stage trigger pull. It shoots well right outside the box and continues to do so without even having to be cleaned. Includes a lifetime warranty as long as you don't try to open it up, great value!
Things I would have changed:Nothing so far, still shoots just as well since it was opened.
What others should know: I have owned this gun since 6/23/2010 The serial number can be found engraved on the on the left side of the barrel in case your looking for it to register. This gun really kicks the first several hundreds of shots and this makes it harder to remain accurate in this "break-in" period. This subsides after a tin or two of pellets. Once it is broken in, it is superbly accurate - Things I liked:EVERYTHING!!! Cool looking, straight shooting and hard hitting (on squirrels especially).
Things I would have changed:Can't think of a thing.
What others should know:The RWS Super Domes work the BEST for me. - Things I liked:Good quality for the money. Seems accurate so far.
Things I would have changed:Would give more sight adjustment. Could not adjust sights high enough for 6 O'clock hold at 10 meters. Had to shim the rear sight to get elevation correct.
What others should know:In the video review there was concern about the front fiber optic sights not having a globe protector. This has appearently been changed because mine had the globe around the sights. The front sights are not adjustable though. - Things I liked:Mine is in .177 caliber the bluing is very good and the stock is very high quality. This is one a beautiful gun with a very smooth 2 stage trigger. Will drive tacks with CP 10.5 heavies out to 40 yards.
Things I would have changed:Make the rifling and breach in the barrel a few thousands smaller so that CP 7.9 lites and other light pellets below 9 grains can be shoot without having 90 % of the ending up as fliers. The groves in the barrel are so large that the light pellets will not contact the rifling when inserted into the breech and will fall out if you don't hold the barrel down.
What others should know:If you buy this gun get it in 22 caliber .177 will only shoot heavy pellets accurately anyway the light ones end up flying all over the target. The first one of these that I received from Pyramyd Air could not be sighted in with open sites so they sent me a second one, it would site in with open sites but would not shoot pellets below 9 grains accurately. - Things I liked:Well pleased with this .177 rifle. Had it for about a month. Most accurate with RWS Hobby and RWS 8.3 grain domed pellets. Surprised how easy to cock. My 14 year old grandson can cock it easily.
Things I would have changed:Not much.
What others should know:Ordered UTG droop compensator base and weaver type rings. Rifle had no barrel droop. Had to return droop compensator base and swap for UTG Item#:LEMNT-DNTOWL[PY-A-2639] (base for rifles that have no droop). Zeroed in fine with this base and very accurate. - Things I liked:EVERYTHING! But more specificaly... - Almost no recoil - Accurate right out of the box, and is even better ounce it's "broken-in" - Smooth, crisp, very light trigger pull (adjustable, 2-Stage) - All-Weather synthetic Monte Carlo style stock (solid and durable) - Awesome knock-down power - The incredible quality and value, just holding and shooting the RWS air rifle, you would think that it would cost in the $300-400 range. Amazing look and feel to this gun. It is very well built, and will last a long time. Fun to shoot, affordable. Great for hunting and target practice. (.22 Cal.) The day I bought it, I taped a target to our old wooden barn, to see what the pattern looked like to sight it in. Every shot with the .22 caliber 34P easily punched through the 3/4 inch wooden boards. ( yes it is an old barn, and weathered, thus weakening the wood) However, my friends .177 Gamo Whisper that is still fairly new, was unable to go through the wooden wall of the barn.
Things I would have changed:Nothing at all. It's perfect.
What others should know:I bought this rifle .22 Caliber and some accessories that I was told go good with this pellet rifle. - UTG Weaver style Scope Mount Base, that Compensates for Droop & Stops Scope Shift - UTG Premium 1" Rings, Medium, Weaver Mount - Leapers 5th Gen 3-9x40 AO Mil-Dot Rifle Scope with R/G, 1" Tube - Crosman Premier .22 Cal, 14.3 Grains, Hollowpoint, 500ct - RWS Super-H-Point .22 Cal, 14.2 Grains, Hollowpoint, 500ct I recommend that you get all of these products if you are getting this pellet rifle, just because they are all amazing combination's for this rifle and ultimately help the rifle perform at its maximum ability. With all the above listed accessories the total cost comes out to $336.83 including the free shipping and the Free shooting glasses (I never received the free glasses, which were promised with specified items over $99). If you are looking for a pellet rifle, especially one that is both powerful and accurate, stop thinking and buy the RWS Diana 34P. It is a great gun, and great for hunting. I zeroed in the scope at 35 yards, and it was producing 1" groups at that distance with only having fired 30 pellets out of it. The more you shoot it, the more consistent the velocities it puts out, making it even more accurate. After about 100-150 pellets, I was able to stack shots at 40 yards. The bigger, heavier .22 Caliber pellets produce a lot of knock down power for hunting. Can easily kill raccoons, squirrels, birds, rabbits, woodchucks, and other small game. - Things I liked:The over all Quality, the bluing is tops and the fit is exellect.
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:For a starter rifle you can't beat it. Mine is two years old and I love the time I spend with it. - Things I liked:Ive had this gun for a little more than a month and have put well over 500 pellets through it so far. To put it simply this rifle is absolutely outstanding. Appearance and finish out of the box were flawless. It cocks smoothly and has a very well balanced feel. From the very first shot I was surprised how accurate it is. Its not terribly hold sensitive and felt recoil (while noticeable) hasn't had a very big effect on how it operates at all. I've been able to stack shots right on top of one another at 30 yards after some practice and while I expect it can handle longer distances I haven't had the chance to try as of yet. I was hesitant to purchase the synthetic stock after my experience with other brands but RWS has really impressed me with how well they've put this rifle together. If you're still on the fence about purchasing this rifle, stop thinking about it and buy it. You will not be disappointed.
Things I would have changed:I cant really think of anything about this gun negative enough to mention, honestly.
What others should know:In my experience the RWS 34P is an outstanding rifle that shoots easily and with exceptional accuracy. You will be very pleased with its quality and appearance from the moment you open the box. I expect a rifle this well made will last quite a long time. - 12345
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:I replaced the factory spring with one of Pyramid's Pro Guide springs after about a thousand shots. This helped this well dampened rifle have even less vibration.
What others should know:Gun is sensitive to hold and trigger pull. The best position I've found is to lay it in your hand just past the trigger guard (artillery hold) and make sure you pull the trigger straight back. Make your own front sight shroud from a piece of 3/4” conduit or 1/2” copper pipe. Sights are not bad but they’re too big for much past 10 meters. If you mount a scope remove the front and back sight to make it easier to cock the gun. According to Umarex, apply a few drops of oil to the chamber about every 200-400 shots. They told me that even if you over oil the gun (not to the point of dieseling) that after about 50 shots the excess oil is blown out. Keep the barrel clean. My gun seems to be very sensitive to build up in the barrel. I usually clean with a plastic brush every 100 shots or so with alcohol followed by wipes to maintain accuracy. I use the RWS cleaning plugs but have found better success making my own from heavy duty felt. I generally insert the cleaning plugs sideways to better clean the barrel. My primary pellet is the RWS Superdome and occasionally a polymag. When I start to loose accuracy I clean the barrel. When I start to lose power, I add a drop or two to the chamber.