Diana RWS Model 34, .177 cal

I am a very serious experienced shooter and bought this rifle as a lark. But to my amazement this ain't No Joke. It's as accurate as any rifle I have owned for 10 times the price.

Pros
Great fit and finish Quality stock Adequate trigger for what it is. Plenty of power

Cons
Didn't come with a rear sight If you take off front sight muzzle of barrel not blued.

This gun has been around for at least 25 years. It shoots right at 1000 fps with 7.0 grain pellet. The trigger is around 2.5 pounds on the T06 and around 3.3 on the old T05. Easy to tune yourself, which is a huge plus over the Hatsan and Gamo guns, which are very limited with inferior triggers. I own both calibers and love both guns. Cocking effort is easy with the long barrel around 35 pounds. Hard to beat this gun for the price.

Pros
good barrel. good trigger.

Cons
Gun is kind of long.

I have 6 of these model . I have model 34, 36 ( same design with fancy target sight and checkered stock ) TO 1. TO 2, TO 5 and TO 6 The rare one is RWS Diana 34 TO 2 dated 11 - 1984 Made In West Germany ( steel trigger). I love them all. Very accurate, affordable and dependable. One more thing it is easy to tune / service. Highly recommended. Enough said.... buy one, you won't regret it.

Pros
I love the TO 6 trigger, although nothing wrong with TO 1 or TO 5

Cons
I am not fan of Fiber optic plastic front sight. It looks cheap and fragile ! Please bring back the classic look with Iron sight

First of all, let me say that I won't deal with any other on-line companies when it comes to air rifles other than Airgun Depot. I ordered my RWS 34 Combo and it arrived in less than 48 hours with Standard Shipping. Well done AGD! I don't know why people have any complaints regarding the RWS Model 34. RWS fixed the scope mount and it comes with any arrow pointing towards the front so it is idiot proof to install. There is even an on-line tutorial of how to install the mount and scope. The scope that came with the gun is average but adequate for most shooters. The RWS Model 34 is a great gun. I personally use the rifle to target shoot in my backyard. I shoot at 10 meters and 25 meters. I sighted the scope at 10 meters and don't have to reset the scope at 25 meters. As far as accuracy, I can shoot a group of 10 shots within the size of a dime at 10 meters. I like the RWS Superdomes at 10 meters. At 25 meters, I can shoot a group of 10 shots within about an 1-1/2" diameter circle. At 25 meters, I like the Crosman Premier Ultra Magnums. The UM's work good at 10 meters but shoot about 1/2" low. People shouldn't buy this rifle not expecting to maintain it. RWS even has an online tutorial of maintenance requirements every 1000 shots. Oil it, tighten the screws, and enjoy it. I'm an RWS fan. I RWS rifle is not enough. When the funds become available, I'll buy another RWS airgun from AirGun Depot. By the way, to the complainers out there who complain the model 34 isn't accurate, break it in as specified (500-1000 rounds, maintain it, and have fun with it) and it's very accurate.

Pros
Accurate after break in. High quality. Great customer support by providing on-line videos of mounting scope and gun maintenance. I highly recommend RWS air rifles and AirGun Depot.

Cons
None

I ordered the refurbished Mod 34 177 cal last week. The gun arrived today, prompt delivery, nicely packaged. The gun is in "new" condition, except for a small ding in the wood near the trigger. I don't think this gun has ever been used! Looks brand new to me. I am very, very happy. Highly recommend.

Pros
Looks great! Excellent price. Fast shipping. All around great deal.

Cons
none

Awesome rifle! This gun is really well made. It has a solid barrel unlike the other brands that have a rifled sleeve with plastic around it! I was hitting everything I pointed to, right out of the box, with open sights.

Pros
Very accurate Great power

Cons
Not a single complaint!

Mt rifle was shipped promptly by Airgun Depot but was delayed as FedEx struggled with a major Black Friday/Cyber Monday overload. Even after reading numerous reviews, I was still surprised by the quality and heft. The metal is as nicely blued as my first rifle from 1953, when America produced high quality firearms. The stock was also nicely finished but I'd prefer a less slick feel. After three or four sessions of 15 to 25 shots each, I believe this rifle will hold its own at 50 feet with any of my rimfires. Best group so far is 10-12 shots that could be covered by a penny at 17 steps using a sandbag on the rail on my pickup bed. The TO6 trigger works for me with no need to adjust. The included RWS mount fit the rifle as expected and has two pins that keep it anchored fore/aft. The RWS 4X scope is bright and clear and my first impression is: I may not need to upgrade it. One thing I struggled with was the safety. After reading the manual and talking with Airgun Depot folks, I was of the opinion once you were ready to fire and moved the safety in to the fire position it couldn't be pulled back out to the safe position. But it can: you have to grasp the sides with your thumb and forefinger and lift slightly as you pull rearward.

Pros
The quality is there and it's backed by a lifetime warranty. I believe the rifle has the potential to meet my goal for accuracy: five shots hidden under a quarter at 50 yards. I'm not there yet, but I'm optimistic! The included mount and scope appear to be good quality.

Cons
The manual needs to be updated to make the operation of the safety clearer. My personal preference would be for a mat finish or checkering on the stock. The rifle is heavy and I could see it slipping from your grip if you weren't careful. I would choose one of my lighter rimfires to carry while hunting.

Great rifle, sturdy, heavy, feels like a real rifle actually. I am quite impressed. Mine was dry as some people have reported and I disassembled it and lubed it up. The two stock screws on the sides have a washer that if placed correctly will prevent it from coming loose. However, if you place them incorrectly the screws will come loose. The scope was pretty good and mounted fine with the screws that came with it. I have no issues with them coming loose either. All in all, it is a better than expected rifle. I am quite impressed. I would definitely buy it over again.

Pros
Construction Build Performance

Cons
Weight Loud

I've owned a RWS 34 since 1990. I shot some 10,000+ rounds through my rifle. At 10 meters, it will put 5 rounds through a single ragged hole. You must learn what pellets it likes. I shoot the 8.2 grain Meisterkugeln in bulk tins and they are VERY accurate! I have killed hundreds of pests up to 60 yards away. For the money, it will deliver great performance.

Pros
Great all around gun for target practice and hunting (pests...Starlings, ect.).

Cons
Nothing.

I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the RWS 34 Combo. Right out of the box this gun was on target, very repeatable, about average as far as noise level. After about 10 shots to zero I set out a clean target. At 30 yards I put 5 shots on bull that could all be covered by a quarter...and that's supposed to get better after 500-1000 shots, WOW! This is a very solid, well made gun. The stock is beautiful and for the slight increase in cost of the combo over just the rifle by itself...the scope and mount are well worth the additional $$.

Pros
overall value accuracy looks / aesthetics warranty adjustable trigger

Cons
not crazy about the safety