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RWS 52
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kgreen's Review of RWS 52

21st Feb 2007

Overall Rating

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  • Value for money
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  • Handling
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Good Points

None


Bad Points

Poor quality and plastic parts


General Comments

I bought an RWS 52 from Straight Shooters. The gun arrived quickly and broke the first time I cocked it. ( I had read one reviews on their site that had the same problem). I called Kevin at SS and was told I had to deal with Umarex warranty repair. I had just paid $500 bucks with shipping for the gun. Waited through the weekend for their customer service to open. Ordered the arm that attaches to the cocking arm, the threaded portion had snapped. I paid for next day AM delivery. When I got my tracking number Umarex had shipped it 2 day PM and charged me for next day AM.
Two days later the new rod arrived. I had been concerned that when it broke I could not release the bear trap that holds back the piston. Umarex said it would be OK. The new arm arrived. I installed it and anxiously went to shoot my new gun that I now had $550 invested in. The second pellet jammed in the barrel (RWS Superpoint not cheap pellets). I could not dislodge it with a cleaning rod. Called Umarex again, they said ship them the gun, another $90 with insurance.
At this point I don't want the gun fixed I want it replaced. We'll see.
Don't by a RWS 52 by a Beeman or Air Arms, also do not buy it from Straight Shooters they will not exhibit any customer service or concern, you bought it and the problem was fine when we shipped it.

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Members' Comments onkgreen's Review

  • GreggB Rank: Corporal on 18th May 2007

    I've had nothing but stellar service from Cabellas. You should use them whenever possible.

  • GreggB Rank: Corporal on 6th Jun 2008

    It seems you either got a lemon or are particularly rough on the unit. I had my RWS 52 for over a year now and have shot it over 100 times and find it as solid as the day I bought it. It in fact is better since airguns need break in time and get smoother as time goes by.
    I have had excellent service from Cabela's. They know who butters their bread so if you can find what you are looking for...buy from them!

  • tungstenfire on 12th Sep 2008

    Had rws 460 mag and it fizzled out after 30 or less pellets same problem bought 48 and 52 and they are heavy but precision killers with no problems. I got a 460 lemon and you got a 52 lemon. It happens but I don't blame ya....I have an aversion to 460's now.