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Things I liked:From opening the box to putting the first few pellets down range all I can say is amazing! The 5G has a combination of good looks, quality construction and let’s not forget accuracy all at a hard to believe price. Rear sight assembly is a fine example of German engineering with fine "micro-detents" that give you positive feedback while adjusting. I found it rather easy to cock although others found this an issue. The weight and balance are good and the accuracy is excellent once I adjusted the rear sight to compensate for an off-center front sight post. Groups of an inch or under at 25 – 30 feet shooting Crosman Hollow Points. It is more accurate than I am.By Bill from USA on 2010-04-22 15:07:22
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Things I would have changed:Most of the items were merely annoying and not function limiting. first I found the trigger adjustment challenging and I still don’t have the feel I like. There is a set screw that holds and releases an adjustable slotted collar (Pull Length) which contains another adjustment screw recessed inside that collar (Pull Weight). I can't stop the movement of the recessed screw whenever the collar is turned. If you need to tweak the pull length you’ll likely move the Pull Weight screw as well. Input from other users who found it “easy” to adjust would be helpful. The left side location of the safety is not easily accessible when on target and ready to shoot. The front sight post is mounted to a long plastic tube and held in place with two set screws, mine came from the factory loose and upon first break of the barrel caused it to twist off center. I also have a thing against some stamped parts like the hollow trigger. I would prefer a machined or even molded trigger. I imagine this helps to keep the cost down.
What others should know:For a pistol under $200.00 it far exceeded my expectations. An amazing value. I would make the purchase again in a heartbeat.CommentsBy Bill from USA on 2010-05-22 01:03:09 1 
RWS is off my list but as a result of the unbelievable service and support from Pyramyd Air, I have decided to give them all my air gun business over local sources and they will be my only recommendation to others. You may be able to get somethings a few dollars cheaper elsewhere but I highly doubt you'll find customer services like this! As for the pistol I am upgrading to the $400.00 class of guns. Now if I could only find a manufacturer with the same commitment to quality!By Bill from USA on 2010-05-22 00:49:28 1 2nd gun had QC issues shot high even with the rear sight to it's limit and that issue with the Aluminum muzzle break and front sight had to be tightened frequently resulting with constant sight movement issue when tight. Loctite may have kept the set screws in but I don't know if it would have stopped the sight movement. I would use Browning's cocking aid if only to keep stress to a minimum on this assembly. Again Pyramyd Air came through! They are incredible in the customer service world!By Bill from USA on 2010-05-22 00:44:45 1 Warning: pay close attention when closing the pistol after loading a pellet. I found that the barrel must remain pointed down while the remainder of the pistol is lifted up to close other wise the pellets can easily fly out out of the breach resulting in a "Dry Fire" which happened 6 times before I figured out what was going on.Otherwise the pistol was as described. Pyramyd Air gladly took it back under their 30 day policy no hassle they even sent a shipping label!By Bill from USA on 2010-05-22 00:43:16 1 UPDATE: To adjust the slotted collar I took a small gauge electronics "Spade" connector with the tip bent at a 90 degree angle and crimped it onto a jewelers precision screwdriver. Fits the slots perfect and allows a thin screwdriver to be inserted into the center for independent adjustments.
Things I liked:Great accuracy, excellent craftsmanship!By Customer from USA on 2010-03-22 16:33:47
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Things I would have changed:Elimiante the thumb rest stock. I am left handed and that thing gets in the way.
What others should know:I bought this for my wife to improve her accuracy with her 9mm Ruger P95 and I definetly think it will help. The only problem is she can't cock it! I probably should have asked some questions on the forum first.
Things I liked: The price, quality, craftsmanship, engineering, hard hitting, straight shooting, and the sights are sweet.By Michael from USA on 2009-01-01 19:36:12
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Things I would have changed: Make it scope-able. But other than that , nothing. Sure it would be nice to have wood instead polymer, but for the money you can't beat this gun.
What others should know: This gun feels good and secure in my hand. I did not realize in the picture the grip had a place for your thumb to rest. It makes my aiming ability feel more secure. This gun is put together very well. It is easy to sight in. And at rest and 25' this gun is capable of driving tacks. This is the second day I have owned the gun and I am shooting 10 in 1.5" groups at 25'. NIIIIIIIIICE ! This gun is well worth the money and a lot of fun to shoot.CommentsBy Customer from USA on 2010-04-11 07:56:56 0 I have had this gun about 2 weeks and have enjoyed it alot. I like the fact that the polymer cuz it is strong and easy to take care of.
Things I liked:Power, accuracy and quality.By Mark from USA on 2008-11-27 21:27:56
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Things I would have changed:I've owned a D 5 for about 15 years, very satisfied, but bought the P 5 for the additional power. RWS placed the safety on the left side of the trigger guard, rather than the right, as it is with the D 5. Much more difficult to release the safety with your trigger finger. Now it's a two hand job. I bought the D 5 with an RWS 1.5 Rasttatt scope. In the expectation of mounting a BSA 2.0 scope, I've already ordered one from Pyramid. Guess what...no place to mount it. I think the fiber optics sights are great, but difficult to use...for me. Pushing 70 and my eyes are not what they were.
What others should know:Some complaints about the plastic grips, I think they're fine. Wood would look better, but probably no more functional. The D 5 came with plastic grips as well. They were medium brown and looked awful. I made my own grips out of walnut, fitted to my hand. Look good and work great.
Things I liked:Quality of manufacture. Blueing is good, moving parts are smooth and tight. Adjusting the trigger was easy.By Jeffrey from USA on 2008-09-05 18:38:13
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Things I would have changed:Wood grips instead of plastic. Rear sight needs to be steel not plastic. Needs more elevation adjustment.
What others should know:This is yet another product that does what it is supposed to do. It's powerful, accurate and consistent. Expect nothing less from RWS. It can hit 1/2 inch groups at 10 yards (with rest). It's like a mini rifle!CommentsBy Bill from USA on 2010-04-22 18:04:02 0 Curious how you adjusted the Trigger pull length (collar) without moving the trigger weight set screw recessed inside when tweaking the collar after both have been adjusted?
Things I liked:The craftsmanship of this gun is excellent, Made in Germany...enough said. I do like the design and the adjustability it provides.By Customer from USA on 2008-08-08 23:22:25
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Things I would have changed:I feel one of the main things I would design a little differently would be the area where the crook of your thumb sits...I would round that area off more to provide a better "pocket " for your thumb. I just purchased from Umarex another set of grips (Right and Left Hand), The right hand set I'm going to contour myself to fit my hand and the left hand set so I can replace just the L/H side grip and do away with the thumb rest altogether. I'll let you know.
What others should know:On my particular gun I'm having a REAL HARD time sighting it in. From stock it shot high and to the right. Now it shoots straight but it still shoots high...2 inches high. It does'nt matter where you set the rear sights height at ...all the way up or all the way down it still shoots 2 inches high. I've tried it at close range, 5 yards and at 25 yards...you guessed it..2 inches high.
Things I liked:Very accurate and powerful, well made,consistent 1" groups at 10 yds.The fibre optic sights are easy to adjust , hold their setting , easy to find your target.By Wesley from USA on 2008-07-04 06:43:52
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Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:I have shot about 250 rounds and the accuracy is still there. It kicks a little but doesn't affect the accuracy. A great pistol for the money.
Things I liked:Nice workmanship - seems like it shoots better the more you use it. Incredibly strong 'hits' even with the lighter pellets. Glad I beat the cost increase on this model.By Jim from USA on 2008-05-28 12:01:52
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Things I would have changed:Add a setscrew to keep the plastic cap on rear of gun, secured.
What others should know:Fired a mess of pellets and I thought I was missing the target - turns out I was keyholing! Nice!
Things I liked:i bought this pistol two months ago.been shooting it everyday.i hit the bulleye 6 out of 10 shots.and never have adgusted the sight. right out of the box.great pistol and very accurate to shotBy RONNIE from USA on 2008-03-30 19:53:37
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Things I would have changed:nothing at all
What others should know:buy this pistol it has the value of a 350.00 dollars pistol are more- 12
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Overall rating:4 4.0
Value for money:4 4.0
Accuracy:4 4.0
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Things I would have changed:It would be nice if it had a place for a scope. It would be easy to add by the manufacturer. I don't know why they didn't. A bit too much plastic for my taste. If you remove the handle halves, the frame of the gun is also plastic.
What others should know:The handle on this make you hold it with your thumb in a specific position. I would rather hold it a different way. But, the pladtic thumb rest removes the option. If they were going for a good firm grip though, I guess they got it. The gun is also huge. it feels like a small rifle. That's gotta be part of why it has decent accuracy for a pistol. 4/5 stars because I can't tell exactly how accurate it is without putting a scope on it.