Robertson V/S Black Widow

Mocsin1 · July 15, 2009, 09:41:00 PM

Thanks for the reply's guys. This is going to be a hard decision. :confused: :confused:

WESTBROOK · July 15, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

They both offer test drives, so you have them both at once to try. May cost a few bucks in shipping but if you get one and dont like it you will loose more than that in re-sale.

Eric

heydeerman · July 15, 2009, 10:49:00 PM

Take Westbrook's advice and do the test drive before you spend your money. I ordered a BW PSAV without having handled one. I hated everything about that bow. I lucked out because some bamboo lifted and they replaced it and were gracious enough to make me a PSR. I ordered it too light in draw weight or it would be here now. I got a Peregrine from Robertson and it stayed with me. I spent well over $1000 on a bow I hated and it was nobodies fault but my own. Drive before you buy.

BowsnLabs · July 15, 2009, 11:28:00 PM

Robertson Vision Falcon gets my vote as well hands down. I've owned two Robertsons, and shot a few Widows. I was actually waiting for demo Widow when I got my first Robertson demo and I immediately purchased the Robertson.

The BW is a great shooting bow too. But heavier and louder than the Robertson...and the Robertson grip is the best I've felt. If I ever go back to shooting recurves, Dick will be getting a call.

But as Westbrook mentioned, you have an easy decision with these two bows...you can and should demo them both and that will decide for you. Robertson will not charge your card for the price of the bow to demo it either...only for the shipping and you can keep the bow you demo if you like it.

Joshua Grimshaw · July 16, 2009, 01:18:00 PM

I have both a robertson and a blackwidow. I really like the looks and feel of the robertson, but I do not shoot it well. The Widow also is well built and I seem to shoot it better. I would suggest a test drive also

Lechwe · July 16, 2009, 01:23:00 PM

I shoot the Widow much better but have always wanted a Robertson. Until you shoot them both and decide what you like better you'll never know for sure. Both quality bows but if neither shoot well for you you may as well throw rocks.

Good luck

Lost · July 16, 2009, 01:37:00 PM

To me the widow is more durable, holds it's value better and is eaiser to shoot well. The Robertson is quieter, and may be a touch faster. The grips are very different though and a preference there would determine which of the two I'd go with.

Plug · July 16, 2009, 02:11:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Lost:
To me the widow is more durable...

I've owned the same Robertson Prarie Falcon since 1985. It only gets unstrung to change strings or silencers. It's been dropped from trees, slid down mountains, jammed into swamps, bounced around in pick-ups, shot hundreds of thousands of times and made practically all the red meat my family eats. It's been the only bow I've hunted with in 25 years. I can't say how many critters it has taken because I purposely quit counting years ago but it's been a mess. In all that time it's been refinished twice. That's all. Shoots as good as the day I first picked it up.

If durability is a problem with Robertsons I ain't seen it. If anything I would think Widows with their thinner limbs would be more prone to issues.

wollelybugger · July 21, 2009, 06:22:00 AM

I have to agree with Plug, I have a older Robertson peregin and it has been trough the wars and still shoots great. I have not shoot a widow but I like a light bow for hunting and the peregin fit the bill. Does anyone know if he can lighten the draw weight, it is too heavy for me now.

Gene Hall · July 21, 2009, 09:13:00 AM

I own both. Dick's bows are terrific... as are Widows. You are not really comparing apples to apples between the two. It's all in the eyes of the beholder. To me, both are fast, smooth and good shooters. Dick is a good friend and an excellent bowyer, but how can you go wrong with either? Both Dick and Widow contribute mightily to traditional archery. However, if I must choose between the two bows... Robertson would be my choice.

PASQUINELL · July 21, 2009, 08:39:00 PM

I bought a trybal styk from Robertson one month ago. This is my second one of his and must say he makes a very good product. The bow fits in my hand nicely and is very quiet. I have three other bowyers bows and although nice bows, they dont shoot like the Robertson(one is a widow I bought used). Its only my opinion.

George D. Stout · July 21, 2009, 09:45:00 PM

Might not be either one for you. Surely you won't take our word for it....I hope not. Shoot them both, they are both great bows. I'm not a Black Widow fan because I don't shoot them well; they don't fit my style. I liked the Robertson better, but there are so many others that are just as good, or better, than both of them.
If the bow don't fit....do not committ.

RC · July 22, 2009, 10:56:00 AM

Wise words George.RC

ken denton · July 22, 2009, 03:36:00 PM

I believe Robertson has 10% off some Vision recurves that are in stock now! My first two longbows were Dick's. Great longbows and he has a new model longbow out now! Ken

JimE.IV · July 30, 2009, 01:36:00 PM

I have shot both. The Robertson I test drove last year was one of the most beutiful bows I've ever seen. The grip was absolutely perfect for me. It had an Ebony Riser and Juniper limbs, it was simply stunning.

It was a 60'' bow and as it approached 28&1/2'' it felt like it hit a wall. Maybe I should have tried a 62'' bow. But I was very dissappointed with the way it felt.

I still can't figure out what to buy.