I searched for a review on this bow and found one done in 2005. I was hoping that someone can give me a review and there thoughts on this bow.
I am a Longbow guy and this is the only recurve bow that I have seen that I really want to shoot/own so I am looking to see how it performs?
The one thread I found two people said, "for them" it "didn't perform well at longer distances"????
Its going to be either a BW PRS or BW PL?
your thoughts?
thanks
Ive owned 3 PLs and loved EVERY single one of them all newer than 2009s
I owned 1 SAG back in 2000 and it was brutal....Ive heard that the new PSR's are much better..I dont know Ive not shot one of those.
I love BW LB's they are the bomb!!!!!
Dewayne Martin
Anyone have one or have shot one?
I have two 54", 65@28". One with the SAG grip, one with the newer "standard" grip. Both are great bows to shoot and not at all bad to look at !!
I have owned several PSRs and SAGs. I liked them all. I liked the grip better on the SAG and the last PSR I had was made with the Sag grip. They will shoot no different at long distances than any other bow.
I had a real nice PSRX that I should have never sold. They shoot real nice and are very smooth pulling with good speed. For my use an excellent close range blind bow.
For long range shooting, IMO the takedown three piece model bows that BW makes are a better choice. The higher mass weight riser makes the shooting platform more stable.
With all that being said I shoot the PCHX bows better than any of their other models. They seem to shine in every aspect of shooting, hunting, 3d, target.
I think it really depends what you like and what you plan on using the bow for most. With BW there are no wrong choices.
Glen
TTT
Why don't you try the test drive program? Only costs $60 to try a bow out (shipping both ways) I have a PMA coming to try out this week
They're probably referring to its length and lack of mass. It's a light bow, meant for blinds and tree stands. I shoot a PMA and a PSA, both do very well in 3D at longer distances. Especially the PMA (in my case).
Enjoy your Widow. I know I do.
Marco
Take a look at the Kota Killum
The BW PSR has the same handle as the BW PL series.
I love my BW PL. But I also love my two Kota bows.
And Kota's are roughly half the price of a new BW and come with much nicer wood options unless you get into the BW "X" series which can be really big bucks.
Don't get me wrong. I like both of my BW bows. But for the money you can easily find something you are looking for that will perform side by side with the Widow. We have to be honest, with a BW you are paying a lot for the name...nothing wrong with that either.
I have owned two BLack Widows with one being a PCH. I think the folks there are great and they have a quality product also, however they did not work out for me. I did find them noisier than other bows I own and ended up selling them.
Oops, sorry wrong thread
I have a 2008 psr3 50 #. It is a great shooting bow. I use it for hunting and 3D shoots. Love it and the way it handles.
Thanks for the info all.
I will have to try the test drive program for sure. As I said I am a LB guy and was looking into BW LB's when I sa the PSR and thought "thats a recurve for me". Being a black widow I new it wasn't got to be bad that is for sure. The woods i hunt in is real thick so small bows are handy. But, realy I would want it as my everything bow as i can't afford to have a BW for just "sometimes"!!!
smooth, fast, accurate... i like it, is it noisey?
thanks again.
Mine is as quiet as there longbow. I'm very happy with it just a thud at the shot. Although I don't use there stock string it seems to make the bow a little nosier.
I consider myself a longbow shooter, but I have not always been...I have been shooting recurves since I was 15 and bought a BW MA the year after I graduated from college. I was hooked on the quality of BW and shot their recurves happily; until I shot the PL!
Since then (about 8 yrs ago) I have purchased 2 PSRs (as well as 2psa's, a pch and 3 other Pl's of different lenght and #) trying to supplement my PL. I sold both of the PSRs within a few months....
I will say they are better shooters than most recurves out there I have tried but I would quickly say every other BW model is way more enjoyable to shoot (of course this is only my opinion and surely someone else will disagree! But you asked for our input).
The PL is my favorite bow to shoot, I currently have 2 with the same specs, and I have a PCH of same weight to fill the needs a longbow cannot.
My humble advice....if your looking for your "go to bow", buy a PL. if you're looking for a recurve to supplement your LB, try a PCH (at least as a comparison to the PSR). Either way you will love BW bows!
Enjoy!!!!
Btw, as a LB shooter you might consider the "low wrist" grip on the non-PSR recurves. I find it more similar to the PL/PSR grip.
I went to the Black Widow factory when I was considering between their Pl series longbow and a Tomahawk. While I was there I probably shot about every model bow they have. The PSR was one of my favorites along with the PSA. The PSR is a quick little bow and it shoots very well.
Any other companies make these "50's style" or "retro" recurves other than BW?
Several do. My favorite is Wild Horse Creek Bows by Mike Dunnaway. He does not have a websight but I will PM you his contact information. Makes a great bow and you will save a lot of money.
I've owned 4 BWs over the last 16 years. One of which being a PSR. I shot my very first robin Hood with it @ 20 yrds. IMO, there a great bow.
I came across a previously owned one for sale, PSR X, Kingwood, 50# @28, mint....
My only concern is that it is a 60".
My draw is 28" and according to the BW size chart I fit nicely in the middle of the 58" and was therefore looking for a 58".
I know its not a big deal and better going bigger than smaller...but.. any cons?
If your looking for a PSR I would think that you would want a 56" for your draw and to take advantage of it being a short bow. I know the last time I was at the Black Widow factory neither the PCH or the KB was being made yet. If I was going to go with a short Widow it would be the PCH just because of the ability to switch out different # limbs.