mr_colt Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I used to love informal HFT and plinking with my Weihrauch. However I havent really done any shooting for 4 months now as my health isn't up to it at the moment. Money is tight and as much as I love my Weihrauch, they cash from it would be rather useful as I am moving counties at the moment. I was thinking of selling and perhaps purchasing a CO2 pistol for when the money is more avaliable; for informal plinking as it would be a lot easier to find somewhere suitable just for that. As much as I realise that having the Weihrauch will be a good thing for when health allows more shooting; it is unlikely that is going to magically happen in the next 12 months so: There is not much persuading me to keep it. Unless anyone else has a sugestion? Included some photos from when it was brand new: Ahh happy days, mr_colt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I would keep it mate. This time of year is **** for shooting airguns, I have only been out once in 4 months! But I keep the guns there ready as I know come the summer, I will be out there every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 It would be a shame to give up something you love doing, but if your health and/or economics is an issue, then only you can make that decision. If you do decide to sell, there is always the possibility that when your health and the economics improve, you could always buy another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Sad to hear that mate. I remember along time ago when i was just married i had to give up CB as I was admittedly using super side band and got caught by the DTi. I had all my equipment which i had saved up for taken away, banned from using any radio equipment for 5 years. I have no problems in saying i sat down and blubbed my eyes out that night, but, i also vowed i would, one day do it properly and get my HAM license the right way. 10 years later i have it. Try and stick with it. If you cant things will pick up. I promise you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I've regretted selling every air gun I have ever sold, and re-purchased the same thing a few times. If you can afford to, keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antuk99 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Careful it's like your first car you will regret it stick to it a little longer yeh the money is good in your pocket but think money aint everything in life !!!!!! wot am i saying yes it is but think B4 letting go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_colt Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I admit it would be a pain to buy back again, given it was bought pre-VCR mail order it would likely cost more to buy face to face. It has amazing groupings (sub 1/2" MOA possible when I was better); I had wanted a Weihrauch 95 series since I was about 15 as they were just "perfect" springers in my opinion. I love the dark hardwood stock with its deep checkering, seemless smooth cocking and the lack of the nasty "twang" you get with the cheaper airguns. Not to mention if I ever get the cash to join minsterley then I would like to be able to shoot something I could call my own. Even when health/money improves to allow for shooting actual firearms; don't think I will get cert if West Mercia is as nasty over it as Staffs; one of their sticking points over SGC was the fact I was on "strong" opioids (though very low doses.) As I have said before, never had any probs relating to safety when shooting and medical opinion/DVLA say I'm fit to drive. Though Staffs FEO's are content their info source on the subject is a better authority: Which a subject access request found to be an illegal online pharmacy selling drugs (inc opioids) without prescription. They werent even basing on the info on the same meds as I was taking. A fine Mickey Mouse operation if you ask me... Suspose it doesn't matter now but didn't like being treated that way and will mean more work for me in the future I suspose. Still give it 18 months or so and witnessed safe shooting conduct at Minsterley should hopefully prove them wrong. Regards, mr_colt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedrider Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I admit it would be a pain to buy back again, given it was bought pre-VCR mail order it would likely cost more to buy face to face. It has amazing groupings (sub 1/2" MOA possible when I was better); I had wanted a Weihrauch 95 series since I was about 15 as they were just "perfect" springers in my opinion. I love the dark hardwood stock with its deep checkering, seemless smooth cocking and the lack of the nasty "twang" you get with the cheaper airguns. Not to mention if I ever get the cash to join minsterley then I would like to be able to shoot something I could call my own. Even when health/money improves to allow for shooting actual firearms; don't think I will get cert if West Mercia is as nasty over it as Staffs; one of their sticking points over SGC was the fact I was on "strong" opioids (though very low doses.) As I have said before, never had any probs relating to safety when shooting and medical opinion/DVLA say I'm fit to drive. Though Staffs FEO's are content their info source on the subject is a better authority: Which a subject access request found to be an illegal online pharmacy selling drugs (inc opioids) without prescription. They werent even basing on the info on the same meds as I was taking. A fine Mickey Mouse operation if you ask me... Suspose it doesn't matter now but didn't like being treated that way and will mean more work for me in the future I suspose. Still give it 18 months or so and witnessed safe shooting conduct at Minsterley should hopefully prove them wrong. Regards, mr_colt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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