AusVarmint

Given the high regard for Theobens, HWs, FXs and Rs etc etc........what about Dianas, they are made in Germany arn't they?

Hi Foz,

Dianas have their fans. And (to the best of my knowledge) Gecado is the same stuff rebadged. I understand one of their target triggers (model 75?) was very good, but was the mechanical equivilent of a rubics cube to work on, and a bit unpopular for that reason in some areas. Apart from that, I don't know that much about them, except that the model 35 seems well regarded. I'll let others who have the experience expand on these thoughts. What I will say, however, is the Gecado model 50 is one of the best classic looking air rifles I've seen.

The site below is the main one I know of for Diana fans.

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regards, curan

Diana are sold as RWS in the US - the US RWS 54 (and some others) were actually made in Spain.

The bigger Dianas like the 34/36, 350 and 52 have a decent reputation.

Dianas are medium grade spring guns. I love my Diana 34 .177.

The ones you mentioned (except some of the Theobens) are all pcp.

Fritz- That is not entirely true.!!
The HW-35,50,77,80,90,97 are all springers/gas spring & the R series are all springers/gas spring.
Regards

O sorry native, I missed those.

I just really noticed Theoben and FX.

Dianas are still a bit below HW and R series, but if you can't shell out the loot for one of those, a Diana is the best you can get.

Hmmmm. Seems that there are quite a few quality levels within all the manufacturers as I expected. It it great to be able to shuffle them into my scone in a seemingly ordered way. Research is good eh?