Ever since the Hammer was presented at SHOT Show 2017, I put my plans to set up a very-long-range sniper air rifle on ice. Hopefully the project can finally start this year!
I am really liking the new multipump PCPs, the Nova Freedom and the Dragonfly. Can't wait to see you get your hands on both to see what they shoot like. Is the dragonfly made by the same manufacturer as the Diana Storm Rider? They look identical.
I'll be honest, the thought of reviewing the dragonfly makes my arms hurt! The Nova looks really cool, but also....makes the arms tremble in fear. And yes, same manufacturer.
No. Historically, Diana made air rifles have been brought into the US under the RWS name. That changed a few years ago and now RWS branded Diana models can still be had, but Diana direct branded models are now also available. The RWS models shown by Umarex are not Diana at all, they're definitely heavily Walther influenced. From what they told me at SHOT, they're planned to be entirely German and US made.
Tyler Patner I bought a 350 and it had umarex, rws, and Diana. I heard that actually the rifles were made on China by bam that also makes the copy or clone of the rws 350 by the name of the b 28 and the difference is that rws has a higher quality stadar demanded for its rifles.
If it had the Diana logo on it, then it was not made in China by BAM. There was a short period of time where Diana was outsourcing barrel production to China, and you would know if that was the case by the number of grooves in your barrel. BAM does make a copy of the 350 (and a bunch of other Diana models) but if it was branded Diana specifically, then it was not BAM. Certain models under the RWS name have been Chinese made like the 320, but the hallmark models like the 34, 350, 48, 54 and 460 are all Diana made. Like I said, these new ones are a collaboration of German and USA, but not Diana.
I guess that depends on what you were expecting. You've got a few new $300 offerings which are always good to see. The dust devil BBs are pretty cool and the double shot is badass. The hammer actually hitting shelves will be great. Sig's new breakbarrel is intriguing.....I'm not sure why you're saying it was a let down. Do tell.
Oh i wasnt talking about pyramid air. Just shot show in general. Like last year was pumping out great guns such as the hatsans bull boss, Kral airguns had the puncher breaker, Airforce had the new Texan ss, Multishot breakbarrels came out, Air bolts came out. The hammer prototype was in 2017. Affordable semi auto pcps started making apperances. The first regulated pcp under $300 umarex gauntlet came out plus so much more with scopes and other airgun accesories. LIke i said this year is such a letdown. No offense to Pyramid air. I know you guys are just retailers.
No offense taken James. I just disagree. This year you still have three new Hatsan PCPs, one of which bears a $300 price point and will easily be the most powerful rifle in that price class. The Rapid Air Weapons announcement with Airforce is HUGE and probably takes the cake as really the most exciting thing I saw at the show as far as airguns are concerned. The new Nova Freedom multi-pump PCP looks very intriguing as well. This year is the industry answer to the Diana Stormrider and the Gauntlet, both Hatsan and Crosman have come to play with their own $300 guns. So while I agree, last year was probably bigger and more significant from a growth perspective, this year is the realization of that initial push we saw last year. I suppose perspective is everything, and I see the new products this year bringing in even more non-airgun shooters...and that is what we need. And on the scope front, Hawke is coming out with FFP scopes in their Sidewinder line, sadly we didn't make it to their booth. Only had about 6 hours to cover what we did.
The dragonfly is pretty cool. I love my Daisy 880 and I've always wondered why somebody didn't stick to that format and do one better.
Ever since the Hammer was presented at SHOT Show 2017, I put my plans to set up a very-long-range sniper air rifle on ice.
Hopefully the project can finally start this year!
So great to see you guys back after "hell week"!
Happy to be back. Hopefully we continue to see others return
The market needs an adult sized multipump pellet rifle, maybe the Dragonfly is it.
mazkact Benjamin 392/397 is good.
Got one and have had it for forty + years, love it. Problem is I am 6' 4" . Be nice to have one that is scaled up including air volume.
I am really liking the new multipump PCPs, the Nova Freedom and the Dragonfly. Can't wait to see you get your hands on both to see what they shoot like. Is the dragonfly made by the same manufacturer as the Diana Storm Rider? They look identical.
I'll be honest, the thought of reviewing the dragonfly makes my arms hurt! The Nova looks really cool, but also....makes the arms tremble in fear. And yes, same manufacturer.
Hahaha always appreciate the honesty! My feeble little arms are probably no match for it either.
I wish Sam yang would make a 308 ,, I think it would one awesome gun
Still waiting on The HAMMER! :-)
How much would the senaca dragonfly cost?
I was told $179.99
Whatever happened to Paul Capello?
have you guys ever seen a foot pump airgun?
Aren't. The rws and Diana the same rifles?
No. Historically, Diana made air rifles have been brought into the US under the RWS name. That changed a few years ago and now RWS branded Diana models can still be had, but Diana direct branded models are now also available. The RWS models shown by Umarex are not Diana at all, they're definitely heavily Walther influenced. From what they told me at SHOT, they're planned to be entirely German and US made.
Tyler Patner I bought a 350 and it had umarex, rws, and Diana. I heard that actually the rifles were made on China by bam that also makes the copy or clone of the rws 350 by the name of the b 28 and the difference is that rws has a higher quality stadar demanded for its rifles.
If it had the Diana logo on it, then it was not made in China by BAM. There was a short period of time where Diana was outsourcing barrel production to China, and you would know if that was the case by the number of grooves in your barrel. BAM does make a copy of the 350 (and a bunch of other Diana models) but if it was branded Diana specifically, then it was not BAM. Certain models under the RWS name have been Chinese made like the 320, but the hallmark models like the 34, 350, 48, 54 and 460 are all Diana made. Like I said, these new ones are a collaboration of German and USA, but not Diana.
"The Hammer reminds me of a previous worlds most powerful air rifle the Benjamin Rouge .357." :{
Maria I. Cubillo There's no electronics in the Hammer rifle...
"Yeah but just because of the stock color, shape and that it has the title of the worlds strongest." :{
Hello
This shot show was such a let down. Who really cares about bb guns and co2 platforms. The only inovation came from the new air compressors.
I guess that depends on what you were expecting. You've got a few new $300 offerings which are always good to see. The dust devil BBs are pretty cool and the double shot is badass. The hammer actually hitting shelves will be great. Sig's new breakbarrel is intriguing.....I'm not sure why you're saying it was a let down. Do tell.
Oh i wasnt talking about pyramid air. Just shot show in general. Like last year was pumping out great guns such as the hatsans bull boss, Kral airguns had the puncher breaker, Airforce had the new Texan ss, Multishot breakbarrels came out, Air bolts came out. The hammer prototype was in 2017. Affordable semi auto pcps started making apperances. The first regulated pcp under $300 umarex gauntlet came out plus so much more with scopes and other airgun accesories.
LIke i said this year is such a letdown. No offense to Pyramid air. I know you guys are just retailers.
No offense taken James. I just disagree. This year you still have three new Hatsan PCPs, one of which bears a $300 price point and will easily be the most powerful rifle in that price class. The Rapid Air Weapons announcement with Airforce is HUGE and probably takes the cake as really the most exciting thing I saw at the show as far as airguns are concerned. The new Nova Freedom multi-pump PCP looks very intriguing as well. This year is the industry answer to the Diana Stormrider and the Gauntlet, both Hatsan and Crosman have come to play with their own $300 guns. So while I agree, last year was probably bigger and more significant from a growth perspective, this year is the realization of that initial push we saw last year. I suppose perspective is everything, and I see the new products this year bringing in even more non-airgun shooters...and that is what we need. And on the scope front, Hawke is coming out with FFP scopes in their Sidewinder line, sadly we didn't make it to their booth. Only had about 6 hours to cover what we did.