Diana RWS 5G Magnum P5
Model Assistant Diana RWS 5G Magnum P5
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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. 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. Comments
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!
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!
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!
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! 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. Show Other ReviewsCreate an online review and share your thoughts with other customers
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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.