HW44 pistol in .22cal

[Corvid_hunter]

I was thinking of buying a HW44 pistol in .22cal and was wondering if anyone owned, or has used one and would care to comment.

 

[rsfrid]

I have the 177 version and it requires very frequent barrel cleaning to maintain accuracy. I assume the 22 is the same. Much like the RAW. Other than that, it's a great shooter. For the money, I'd spend a bit more and get the Brocock Atomic XR. It's a better shooter and doesn't require the frequent cleaning. Just my opinion.

 

[MikeVV]

Corvid -

Yeah I went back and forth about getting the Weihrauch, HW44 or the Ataman, AP16.

I went for the AP16, because if its more resembling of a real gun, not so much looking like a Buck Rogers space gun. Plus, there's no (VERY little) plastic in/on the AP16. And...since I have an HW100 Bullpup rifle, which has the same grip piece as the pistol, it doesn't fit my hand very well. To be comfortable, I had to remove a far amount of plastic at the lower lip of the grip so my little finger has a solid purchase. If you have a larger hand, be prepared to do some grip reshaping.

Happy with my decision getting the AP16. Best of luck on your choice.

Mike

 

[rangur1]

Had a 22 cal HW44 - good/great - QUIET, 16-17 FPE at the muzzle. Shot a variety of pellets well at 10 yards. About a 1 pound trigger pull.

BAD- 17 shots per fill, loud safety click off if hunting. Bit costly. wheel mag so dry fire was capable. length was like 16" , but well balanced. Mod included.

Conclusion- loved it's operation , laser accurate to 30 yards which is all I tried it at. super quiet for backyard use. wished I could of gotten more shots per fill and a friendlier safety.

Rating- 9/10

 

[maxtrouble]

This is the only left handed PCP pistol available when I purchased it. I have the .177 version, likes the 10.65 H&N Baracudas. Bad - 20 shots per fill, loud safety. Good - 20 shots per fill, excellent trigger, very accurate. Great pistol shooting 13 fpe and weighs about 2 pounds with a red dot, air and a full magazine. More fun than a barrel of monkeys.

 

[biohazardman]

I have an HW44 in .22 and it is a very accurate and powerful pistol. It is a bit bulky but not too heavy.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/hw44-22-pellet-testing-today/?referrer=1

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/took-teh-2240-and-wh44-out-today/?referrer=1

 

[Steelontarget]

I have an HW44 in .22 caliber. I don't regret the purchase and it's tons of fun to shoot.

Here's a review of the pistol:

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=192465.msg156232417#msg156232417

Here's a couple of other threads discussing the pistol:

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/question-about-hw44-22/?referrer=1

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/hw44-just-as-fun-in-the-dark/?referrer=1

 

[davelarson]

I got a .177 first and liked it so much that when a good deal came up on the classifieds for a .22 I got it too. I like the .177 better because it shoots flatter than the .22, but the .22 is just as accurate and would probably be a better hunting pistol. They are quiet and powerful and very accurate. I think you would be impressed with one. Also there’s a person on here who installed a air tube from a HW100 rifle onto his HW44 and now getting many shots per fill. I plan on doing it to the .177 at some point. Awesome pistol for certain. I like to use a rifle scope on mine and shoot with the gun nested in bags and it’s easy to hit flys at 25 yards.

 

[sigamander]

I have a.177 cal, like the fellas said powerful and accurate, loading the mag in the receiver is the only bad point for me but it's manageable, there is a used hw 44 in 22 cal at aoa used gun section for 799.00

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

I really enjoy my HW44 in .22. It surprises me routinely with it’s accuracy.


It is feared by chipmunks and squirrels!

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/first-kill-hw44/

 

[Corvid_hunter]

Thanks for the replys gentlemen. In Canada it's a 495fps pistol and gets 60-70 shots per fill in .22cal at the lower velocity.

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

My .22 is running in the 690s for velocity and is very quiet. I can’t imagine how quiet one in the 490s would be!

 

[Corvid_hunter]

No moderators/silencers allowed here, so quiet operation is a good thing.