Page 2 - Diana RWS 34P Reviews

Gun shoots great! the muzzle break comes loose after a few shots so I just removed it and there wasn't any accuracy wasn't affected. The only problem i had was with the scope as the cross hairs canted to the right so I contacted them about a replacement.

German quality & build are exceptional. Trigger assembly is light and crisp, needed no adjustment out of the box. Nice matte finish on barrel and composite stock has a nice feel. Unbelievably accurate! This gun loves the 8.3gr RWS Superdomes. Here's what I can't believe. Out of the box, attached the mount & scope, tightened everything down and took the gun to the garage for sight in. Put up a airgun sight in target at 15 feet and the first 5 shot group was dead on and dime size. 50 rounds later and it was still holding tight. Dumb Luck??

The gun comes with a RWS 3-9X40 AO scope which is really pretty well made. The only thing that I would change would be to add a mil dot reticle which would help to take the guess work out of changing target distances. I'd like to see this model made in a 22 caliber.

Be forewarned, the gun is front end heavy, probably due to the muzzle brake. No complaints so far. Pyramyd you shipping was right on time as usual!

This gun shoots anything . Lite weight or way heavy it doesn't care. cheep or not so cheep, just pop it in and have fun.

Not one thing!

When you first get it the trigger is way soft with a lot of travel till you pull it off. with a small screw driver you can adjust it till it's just how you want it. I love RWS guns . I have three and wouldn't take any thing for them.

This thing is very accurate inside 50 yards. I read the reviews and yes it's heavy but doesn't toss the gun around like some cheaper models. Loctite all screws after 50 rounds. Shot another 350 rounds of various ammo. Gets better the more you shoot...

Little tight on the break at first..could use some light grease...

Why dont you own one yet?

Everything. Overall quality is excellent. Accuracy is awesome!

Put a rubber recoil pad on the stock instead of hard plastic.

You'll need thread locker for the barrel weight and muzzle cap as well as the scope mountings. But other then that there is no concerns.

I recived my Pro Compact two weeks ago and love it very nice gun and shoots very accurate

I put a 3-9-50 scope much better than the one that comes with it

I took The Cocking aid boff the end of barrel much nicer to shoot

Everything. Quality abounds concerning this rifle. Very accurate and powerful.

Not a thing.

Use thread locker when mounting the scope. Also should use some on the barrel shroud and threaded end cap.

The easy set up. Straight shooter out of the box! Cant believe this happened to me,yah right, I installed the scope and it was close enough for me! Hit a can at 25yards,crazy but true! These folks are the best when dealing with!! They forgot my pellets,shot an email, no problem, 3 days i had them. No lie these folks will be in business for years to come with service like this. I read all the reviews,and weeded out the nuts who think they know it all, this is my first good quality pellet gun and if your not happy they will make you happy, unless you are my ex-wife. This gun is a keeper, I read a lot of reviews and the happy people that own the gun are right, this is a very good gun for the money. i'm 56 and I might change my mind about a 22 long rifle, very happy with pyramyd air, very happy about this rifle.

The gun is heavy, I new this going in, and I will check the screws and scope mounts, thats just normal maintainance that you will do with any gun,or you should. Will lock tite screws when i've done more shooting, small potatoes. Things I would change,,, the President if I could, I dont think he will come after pellet guns,you never know.

Dont be afraid of buying this gun or doing business with this company!! Its a welcome change to have good service out of a internet store, I've gotten crappy service from dunhams and other store fronts this store is a first class business and that doesnt come easy from my lips,

the fit and finish is wonderful, great quality.shoots very well and fast and powerful.

its a little heavy to carry all dau, provisions for a real sling would be great,not one that fits over the barrel.

great gun, powerful,accurate. first rate.

Almost everything , About the gun itself. But RWS really needs to do a lot better job at QC. The gun is heavy , I like that . It really helps you hold it steady. The stock really looks nice. The trigger is unreal. It is a lot better that than the older model , which I have also. You take up the slack , apply just a little pressure and it fires. Accuracy ? I almost hate to tell you how accurate this gun is because it is hard even for me to believe. I have had my hands on 4 guns of this newer model . Each one would shoot 1/4“ 5 shot groups at 20yds with Crosman premier 7.9 g hollow points. Not Every group but ½ “ groups are very common . This is provided you can hold the gun motionless on a rest.

Please take the plastic off the gun , except for the stock of Corse . I would rather pay $10 to $15 more for a gun without plastic. The safety is plastic and the cap the safety slides through is plastic and it is normally lose or shaky on each gun. This really takes away from the gun. Replace the screw heads with allen screw heads

I think this is the best air gun you can buy for the money. And it is as accurate as guns that cost twice as much. When you order this gun have some blue and red Permatex ready. You will need the blue for installing the scope. If you have never installed a scope on a spring powered air gun you will need to watch some youtube videos or find some articles on the subject. If you do not do it right you will have nothing but trouble and will damage your scope and gun. You will need red for the suppressor at the end of the barrel. There are two small screws under the bottom that hold it on. If you do not apply red it will come loose. You will also need to put blue on the front scope ring . Take it off apply blue permatex and put it back on. Pay the extra money for the 10 for 10 test , ask them to please check the barrel and the safety. Rws has shipped guns that should never have left the factory in my opinion. I recently returned one of these guns because the barrel was wallowed out too much where you load the pellet. A CP 7.9g should fit tight in the barrel when loading. I have also seen one where the bore was off center. Also the safety was loose , it had too much play in it. The main thing , buy from Pyramyd air. I have been dealing with them for 14 months now . I have had problems but so far they have made everything right in the end .

High quality air gun with quality materials and good accuracy out of the box. I really like the trigger. It is very predictable and quite light compared to others.

The muzzlebrake loosened after only a few shots. Given the frequency of this report, I would like to see the factory improve this element. I would also like to see a better scope at this price point.

This gun is heavy compared to other brands but is still quite comfortable. The velocities also seem a bit understated. While I have not used a chrono on it, lead pellets hit very hard and PBA ammo has consistently been producing the audible crack of supersonic speeds. Overall, a very nice air gun.

Out of the box accuracy, nice predictable trigger, quality materials, good fit and finish.

Gun has significant recoil for an airgun. Like others have mentioned, the muzzlebrake became loose after about 25 shots, needs Locktite or regular tightening. Also had a screw come loose and eject itself from the scope, not the mount, the actual scope itself.

This is a nice gun but not without some quirks. I would like to see RWS add some thread lock from the factory on the muzzlebrake. A nicer scope would also be appreciated for this price point.

Accuracy is a 1-hole affair at 12 yards, and ragged 1-holers at 20! Trigger is extremely smooth and crisp. New stock is much better than previous one.

The muzzle break/weight is simply too heavy and doesn't stay tight, which affects accuracy. Shoots much better without it. As the factory doesn't even lube the spring or use tight fitting guides, this gun has so much twang. Really spoils the potential of this otherwise great airgun.

After installing a Vortek PG2 kit, my gun is about as perfect as it gets. Now it has a smooth, solid thunk when firing, and the accuracy is extremely consistent. Use a solid mounting system for your scope. Mine did not need a "drooper" mount.

Accuracy! I have owned this rifle for 3 years, and it is dead on at 40-50 yards on crows! Great to look at; draws admiration from old cops like me.

Nothing!

It is weighty, making it a very stable platform. Adjust your eye-relief, or you'll smack your nose with the recoil.

This is a VERY high quality air rifle! Everyone else says the gun is too heavy but I think the gun is very well balanced when shouldering it. I like everything about the gun, even the scope. I took the advice of other people and replaced the RWS mount with the Leapers/UTG barrel droop compensating mount and Leapers/UTG rings with 4 screws for each ring.

I am having a very hard time breaking the barrel to load it and I am by no means a weak person. The only way I can break it is by hitting the barrel weight with a decent amount of force with the palm or side of my hand. I am in the process of getting in touch with Umarex about this. I am still giving 5 stars across the board here because I really believe things will smooth out.

My 34P Pro Compact arrived on May 26th and came without the sharp checkering on the stock that others have complained about. Instead, my rifle has deep ribs cut into the stock at the front and rear hand grip. For a look at this new stock, please view the customer images at the top. The new grips feel great when the gun is shouldered. One other thing people might want to know is the addition of the T06 trigger on my gun. The trigger is ultra smooth and I really enjoy using it. I am not sure what other 34P Pro Compact guns before mine had for triggers but I am just mentioning this because there was a card tied to the trigger guard stating that there was a T06 trigger on the gun. If you are looking for a new, awesome looking air rifle that feels like a center fire rifle, this is your gun! The main purpose of this "review" was to inform you of the new stock and provide pictures.

Well made. A little muzzle heavy.

Not sure about accuracy. Scope broke after a few shots. Waiting for a replacement scope.

One of the best air rifles available. The construction and precision engineering are not only precise but elegant. This model is much different than the regular M34 or Panther. It has a satin finish that's very well done. The muzzlebreak is heavy, but you want it, trust me. accuracy and steadiness are increased, and it stabilizes flip and recoil. Move it up a cm or two and you have a very nice shroud. Adjustable trigger is excellent, and you can get it right where you want it...crisp, predictable.

I would like to see a slightly lower power model, or have RWS USA carry the slightly lower powered models, which they have in Germany.

Mine likes the JSB exacts 8.x gr, superdomes, supermags, meisterkugelns are OK, RWS HP are very accurate and flat, Heavy Baracudas/Kodiaks are great, but may be hard on the spring. Keep the barrel clean. Dont use lube to get the muzzlebreak back on if you remove it, it will slide when you shoot and shear the screws eventually! Tap it on gently. You can buy sights for this (expensive) or you can buy a M34 and the muzzlebreak separately, if desired...even cut and recrown the barrel. Allen screws on muzzlebreak need a touch of blue loctite. that holds them for good. Easy to work on. I put in a Maccari spring kit, and changed the scope to a small, lighter Leapers 4x32 with dual mounts. The stock scope is awesome, too. Trimmed some ounces off. This rile compares favorably with any German springer. Its not excessively fancy, but sleek, and of highest quality, overall. Diana is excellent. get a German rifle/airgun if you want to be fully satisfied, right out of the box, excellent accuracy with no fuss or tuning required (but still fun). They are the Masters of airguns--especially springers IMO.

Overall this gun is very well made. It is most importantly accurate. I can consistently shoot 5 shot groups of ¾” and under at 20 yds, I have shot several less that ½”.

The muzzle break will come loose and you will have to use lock tight to keep it secure. This should be taken care of at the factory. The plastic cap where the safety is located is also loose, this should fit better.

This rifle is very heavy.The most accurate pellet that I have tried is the Crosman Premier 7.9g hp. I am a very picky person and averall I am happy with this rifle.

This rifle is the real deal. It looks and feels like a real gun. Most everything on it is weapons grade. The rifle is very solid and robust. It's a heck of deal considering it's price vs other rifles in the same price range which feel almost toy like. It's length is perfect compared to many other air rifles in it's class that are overly long and cumbersome to handle.

The gun is a tank and it's very nose heavy. I'm a decently strong guy and I still found the gun to be overly nose heavy. As an experiment, I removed the muzzle brake and it made a HUGE difference in term of rifle balance. Removing the muzzle brake doesn't seem to affect accuracy, at least in the sub 30 yd range. I did not find the gun to be any harder to cock without the muzzle break either. I will admit, the rifle does look more hardcore with muzzle brake, but it also looks really clean without it too.

I purchased this gun because I was sold on RWS Diana products ever since shooting my Dad's Diana Model 22 built in 1938. The Model 22 has never been tuned, much less really serviced, and it still shoots great. My plan is to eventually give my son the 34P; therefore, I wanted something that would last.

This rifle is dead accurate right out of the box. The trigger is crisp, and it is a pleasure to shoot. I get really tight groups with the H&N Barracuda Match and the RWS Supermags at 10 meters, even without support. In the supported position, I can get 3 shots nearly through the same hole. Solidly built, feels great all around.

The muzzlebrake comes loose after only a few shots, and it is very annoying. It's at the point where I really can't tighten the little screws enough, so I'm shopping for a better one. Also, the rifle is very heavy, and it takes some time to get used to before you can really take advantage of its potential.

The original scope only lasted about 1000 pellets before it started to deteriorate from the punishment. I replaced it with a Leapers 4-16X50AO and now it shoots like a charm again.