Page 4 - Diana 34P Striker Reviews

A strong, solid feeling weapon all the way around. I was positively impressed from the opening of the box, when I saw the fit and finish, and an oil coating still on it for protection. The fiber optic sights are excellent, especially with the protector on the front. The scope went on easily, and is very adjustable for different size owners. The field of vision and clarity are very good, and the dots for adjusting to existing conditions are a big plus. It took fewer than 20 rounds to get the scope precisely sighted, and so far this is the most accurate combination I have owned in 30+ years. I'm still getting accustomed to the safety, but it is actually in a very convenient place, and I'm sure it will become part of the normal movement soon.

The cocking effort is higher than I expected after reading the description on the webpage. I am not a large person, so I may notice it more than most. But, this is probably required by the force of the shot, and may lessen as the weapon wears in at the joints and things. This is not a dealbreaker at all.

I replaced a Crosman Quest 1000X (Chinese made) with this system. The Diana RWS 34P Striker Combo is vastly superior. It is so much more solid feeling, and more consistently accurate, that I wonder what took me so long to upgrade to this weapon. Pyramid was excellent to work with, providing a high quality product and very timely delivery. I will return to them, and will recommend them also.

I got the .177, very well built, German build quality is unsurpassed. Synthetic stock is very nice and solid, it is not cheaply made. The .177 model is very accurate, the first 10 pellets out of the gun grouped almost on top of each other using RWS Superdomes...dome pellets work best and this gun is VERY accurate/consistent with RWS Superdomes. Two stage triffer is very nice, I've shot firearms all my life and it does have a good feel to it. The fiber optic glo sights are nice too, I was impressed with them, very fun to use and accurate.

Hard to say, if any changes would be made someone they would be 'personal' preferences. I like the rifle the way it comes, it's very versatile setup as it is.

This thing is VERY accurate and great for use on a property that's 1/2 acre or bigger for varmints. I got it for controlling venemous snakes around our property. I don't shoot squirrels for no reason at all so I don't have a 'squirrel count' to give. I opted for the .177 for it's flat trajectory and accuracy compared to a .22, and for a .22 I'd step up to the RWS 350 Magnum anyway. My .177 RWS 34P Chronographed 900-920 fps using 7.9 gr dome pellets, plenty of power and definately not a toy...this should be handled like a real firearm. If you're looking for a very high quality air rifle at an obtainable price point then this is a great choice. If you're looking at one of the standard ~$100 rifles that you get from your local store then do yourself a big favor and upgrade to this one, you'll be glad you did. Pyramyd Air is great/fast to deal with as always.

Hefty, like a rifle and solidly built. It easily reaches out beyond 40 yards. All parts are made well. Well worth the money. Easy set up out of the box. I found the fiber optic sites great in low light and good up to 20 yrds.

I would like the Leapers scope in a 3-9x32 or40 scope to make the 40yrd shots clearer to see. Will probably buy one. But still got 1 1/2 " groups with the 4x32.

I'm new with airguns but think this is a great gun for small game.

What I like about the RWS 34P is the quality.Right out of the box you can tell that you have a nicely made German air rifle.They added a protective shield for the front fiber optics.My vision isn't what it use to be,so I have to put on the scope.It was very simple to do,although I at first didn't tighten down the hold down clamps for the scope and it was moving on me I realized my error and re tightened everything and WOW what a difference.The accuracy improved right away.They say you have to put around 500-1000 rounds though the gun before it is meshing properly and the accuracy and cocking effort gets better.If thats the case I cant wait because the accuracy and cocking effort is already great right out of the box.I have always wanted an RWS air rifle,and have looked at many other brands also,and am glad that I finally got my RWS 34P.My only regret is that I didn't get it sooner.Anyone looking for a nice air rifle should give the RWS line of rifles a good look.I love mine.

Not much of anything.Maybe put a better but pad on it.Oh yah,Iwould get rid of the scope caps,their not that good anyways.

The only thing that I can think of is to make sure you tighten down the scope mounts.

Very solid gun. The Leapers combo was an excellent choice. I love the scope and the gun. It is also quieter than my Gamo Shadow. More accurate than I can be at this point. Shoots a variety of pellets well.

The safety works well, but feels kind of cheap. Maybe make it with metal parts.

What a great package. After buying this one for my first RWS, I bought a RWS 350 Mag in .22 and am getting the same UTG scope mount and another Leapers scope. The quality of these guns looks and feels great! I shot the knock off an old arrow stuck in the ground from about 30 yards. That was pretty cool.

I reviewed many air rifles before I purchased this one. It was highly recommended by B.B. in his blog, and I agree with his high points. The checkering on the stock is very crisp and attractive. The cocking effort is reasonable, and trigger is very nice. it's smooth and light. The scope and droop compensator were easy to mount, and the it didn't take long to get it sighted.

As recommended by Vince, I needed to replace the o-ring in the breech. wasn't thick enough. found one for pennies at Lowe's and it protrudes just above the barrel to give a nice seal when it closes. I don't have a chrony, but I'm sure it gave me the same benefits Vince and BB report in other guns. Would be nice if RWS would address this in their manufacturing process.

This is my first adult air rifle, and I'm very happy with it. The projectile is getting flatter (faster) with use, and the accuracy is super. It does very well with 8.8 Crow Magnums and 7.9 Crosman Premiers. I've taken care of a nasty pigeon problem at my barn, and it's lethal at 100 ft every time. I shoot left handed, and the narrow stock is comfortable either way.

Nice rifle. Feels very solid. I actually found it to be quieter than my Gamo Shadow 1000. Love the scope it came with too. Very nice Combo.

Dunno. Maybe loose a little weigh, or add sling attatchments. It was a chore to lug it around with out a sling all day.

Great Rifle. It shoots the RWS super domes very well as well as Beeman Kodiak's and Crow Magnums.

everything,smooth trigger,accurate to a fault(other guns look bad) 25 pound woodchuck-1 shot at 100 ft.

i ordered the front sight cover from the usa distributor(umarex)protects front sight well and was $11.00

GREAT AIR RIFLE

Great price for the combo/ Fit and finish/Feels like a very solid rifle and doesnt feel cheap like some I have used. I will update further once I have had a better chance to get some real target shooting in........

I thought that the front sight came with a globe around it; the picture shows it with one. I was disappointed to see that my rifle did not come with one.

I think its well worth it to have pyramid air mount the scope for you. With this combo it makes all the sense in the world. The new leapers base that this includes is a very nice looking piece of hardware.

lots of power and accuracy is better than expected. I have a backstop @30 yards made of 5/8 plywood and it was blowing through.

if anything I would make it quieter

seems to like the rws domes. Doesn't like gamo domes or points.