18-Sep-2026
For years, the question for anyone wanting a Weihrauch pre-charged pneumatic was simple: walnut or laminate HW100? Then the HW110 arrived, a lighter, synthetic-stocked PCP built on the same German engineering values but aimed squarely at the hunter who walks miles with a rifle over one shoulder. It has since become one of the most searched-for PCPs in the UK, and one of the most frequently listed second-hand on Rightgun.uk.
This review looks at what the HW110 actually is, how it differs from the HW100 in ways that matter in the field, what it costs new and used, and how it stacks up against the Air Arms S510, BSA R10 and Daystate Huntsman it competes with. If you have narrowed your shortlist to two Weihrauchs, the verdict at the end should settle it.
What the HW110 is, and what it is not
The HW110 is Weihrauch’s second pre-charged pneumatic design, launched well after the HW100 had established itself as one of Britain’s favourite PCPs. Where the HW100 is a traditional sporter with a wood or laminate stock and an all-metal action, the HW110 wears a soft-touch synthetic stock with a raised cheekpiece and ambidextrous grip, and uses lighter materials in the action to shave weight. A laminate-stocked version exists for those who want the HW110 action with a more traditional look.
Mechanically, it is a regulated, sidelever-cocking, multi-shot rifle fed from a rotary magazine, with a shrouded barrel and integral sound moderation that makes it very quiet out of the box. It is sold in .177 and .22 at the UK legal 12 ft lb limit, in standard and shorter carbine configurations, with a Picatinny-style rail on top for scope mounting. It is not an entry-level rifle, and it is not a target rifle; it is a compact, purpose-built hunting and general-purpose PCP with Weihrauch’s usual build quality.
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HW110 vs HW100: The differences that matter
Weight and balance are the first things you notice. The HW100 in full-length walnut form is a substantial rifle that sits beautifully on sticks or a bench, but it makes itself known on a long walk. The HW110 is noticeably lighter and more compact, and the synthetic stock shrugs off rain and knocks that would mark a walnut HW100 for life. If your shooting is mostly stalking rabbits at dusk in wet fields, that alone may decide it.
The magazines differ too: the HW100 uses Weihrauch’s well-proven 14-shot rotary magazine, while the HW110 uses a 10-shot unit. Both are reliable, though HW100 owners will point out that the larger capacity means fewer reloads on a busy night. Both rifles carry regulators, adjustable triggers, and Weihrauch’s cold-hammer-forged barrels, so accuracy is essentially a draw; the HW100 has a slight edge in trigger feel for many shooters, the HW110 in handling speed.
Finish and feel are where the price gap shows. The HW100 is a piece of traditional gunmaking, with a full-metal action and stock options up to fine laminates. The HW110 is deliberately more utilitarian. Neither is a compromise on function, but they appeal to different owners.
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Accuracy, power and shot count in the field
Both rifles hold just under the 12 ft lb limit with the consistency you expect from a regulated Weihrauch, which in practice means groups limited by the shooter and the pellet rather than the rifle. In .22 the HW110 is a very effective rabbit and rat rifle out to the sensible 35 to 40 yard limit of a sub-12 ft lb PCP; in .177 it shoots flat enough to make range estimation less critical and suits shooters who also want to try hunter field target.
The shrouded barrel and moderation make the HW110 one of the quieter PCPs in its class, which matters more than power for lamping or farmyard work. Shot count per fill is comfortably enough for a full session of pest control in either calibre, with the carbine giving up a little capacity for its shorter reservoir. As with any regulated rifle, watch the gauge and refill before the regulator drops off the plateau; running a PCP flat is the quickest way to open up your groups.
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What to pay: HW110 prices new and second-hand
New, the HW110 sits below the HW100 in Weihrauch’s range, which is much of its appeal: you get the same regulator, barrel, and trigger philosophy for less, and you are not paying for walnut. Prices vary between dealers and with stock configuration, so comparing several listings at once is the best way to find the right one; Rightgun.uk shows dealer and private HW110 listings side by side with condition and location.
Second-hand, the HW110 holds its value well, partly because Weihrauch rifles are so easy to keep running and partly because demand is strong. When inspecting a used example, check that the regulator holds a steady output (ask for a chronograph string, not a single reading), look for any weeping at the fill port or gauge, confirm the magazine indexes cleanly, and make sure the fill probe is included. A Weihrauch that has been looked after for five years will typically shoot as well as a new one.
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HW110 vs the rivals: S510, R10 and Huntsman
The Air Arms S510 is the HW110’s most direct competitor in UK listings: a British-built, regulated sidelever with a strong hunting pedigree, offered in several stock styles including the Ultimate Sporter with adjustable cheekpiece. It edges the HW110 on refinement and shot count and usually costs more. The BSA R10 is the value play, regulated, accurate, and made in Birmingham, though heavier than the Weihrauch. Daystate’s Huntsman is the traditional walnut sporter that competes more with the HW100 than the HW110, but hunters cross-shopping the three will find the Huntsman the prettiest and the HW110 the most practical.
If the deciding factor is weight and weather resistance, the HW110 wins that comparison outright. If it is stock options and finish, look at the S510 or Huntsman. If it is price, the R10 or a used HW110 will get you there.
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Verdict: HW110 or HW100?
Buy the HW110 if you carry a rifle more than you rest it: it is lighter, weatherproof, quiet, and every bit as accurate as its bigger brother. Buy the HW100 if you want the full traditional Weihrauch experience, the 14-shot magazine and a rifle that looks as good on the wall as it shoots in the field, and you are happy to carry the extra weight. Both are rifles you can buy once and keep; the choice is about how you shoot, not about which is better.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Weihrauch HW110 regulated? Yes. The HW110 uses a regulator to meter each shot, which is why it holds power so consistently across a fill.
Is the HW110 better than the HW100? It is lighter, more compact, and more weatherproof; the HW100 has a larger magazine, a more traditional finish, and, for many owners, a slightly nicer trigger. Accuracy is a draw. Which is “better” depends on whether you mostly walk or mostly sit.
Does the HW110 come in .177 and .22? Yes, both calibres are sold in the UK at the sub-12 ft lb limit, in standard and carbine lengths.
How much is a second-hand HW110? Prices depend on age, calibre, stock and included extras such as a scope or moderator. Comparing current HW110 listings on Rightgun.uk is the quickest way to see the going rate.
Ready to choose? Browse new and second-hand Weihrauch HW110 and HW100 listings on Rightgun.uk, compare prices and condition from dealers and private sellers across the UK, and find the Weihrauch that fits the way you shoot.
Further reading: Weihrauch HW100 review, Weihrauch air rifles UK buyer’s guide, BSA R10 vs Weihrauch HW100, Air Arms S510 vs Weihrauch HW100, and Best PCP air rifles UK by budget.
