Weihrauch HW40
Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: HW40 PCA, HW 40 PCA
Overview
The Weihrauch HW40 (HW40 PCA) is a single-stroke pneumatic .177 caliber air pistol made in Germany by Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen. Power is generated by a single compression of the built-in over-lever pump, giving a recoilless, consistent shot ideal for 10-metre target practice and plinking. It features a polymer ambidextrous grip with finger grooves, a two-stage match trigger, an automatic safety, fiber-optic sights with micrometer windage and elevation adjustment, and an 11mm dovetail rail for optics.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 780 g (27.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Barrel Length | 170 mm (6.69") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 122 m/s (400 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4 J (3 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety
- Features: Single Stroke Pneumatic, Recoilless Action, Ambidextrous Grip, Fiber Optic Sights, Micrometer Adjustable Sights, 11mm Dovetail Rail, Two Stage Match Trigger
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Marketed as the HW40 PCA (Pre-Compressed Air). Also offered in .20 and .22 calibers. A flip-up compensator vents excess air to reduce muzzle lift.
Background
Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen traces its roots to 1899 and is renowned among airgunners for its HW line of spring-piston and pneumatic air pistols and rifles, of which the HW40 is the company's single-stroke pneumatic target pistol.