Feinwerkbau 65 Questions

[Cyrano]

I just got a Feinwerkbau 65 target air pistol. FWB hasn't made them for several years. As this is the only one I've ever seen or shot, i have a couple of questions:
1. The last part of the cocking action moves the barrel and receiver forward to the firing position. It is so stiff I'm almost afraid I'll bend the cocking lever. Is this normal?
2. The anatomical grips, the 'glove of wood' are a little tight for my hand. If I take a wood rasp to it, it will look like it was gnawed on by a cross-eyed squirrel.Do you know of anyone who works on grips like this?

 

[RonJ]

I can't help with the grip question, sorry. You are correct about the stiff cocking action. It is normal. I have yet to bend or stress the cocking lever going into 15 years of use. It is stronger than it looks. You have a phenomenally accurate airgun that's been outclassed by modern technology. Hang on to it. I think you'll agree that it's a keeper.

 

[Cyrano]

Thanks, Ron, for setting my mind at ease. You're right, it's phenomenally accurate; a lot more accurate than it's owner, but it's making me a better shot....slowly.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I sure like my model 65. It has been a long time since I fired it. I used to shoot in air pistol matches in Tn. It was a lot of fun. You might get in touch with a member called "VM" on this forum. He works on and refinishes grips. He does good work. Don

 

[JackBlades]

Old thread, but I found it doing a search for standard grips like the ones shown above.
As to the OP's question about the action, if you point the pistol downward, or manipulate it similarly, the "sledge" will move forward and lock into place. You should indeed do this BEFORE cocking the pistol for the next shot. Otherwise, you are putting a grinding lateral force (as you near the end of the lever stroke) on the steel rails and bushings that give this fine gun it's recoilless characteristic.
Hope you're enjoying your gun. I've had mine for 28 years now, and just rebuilt it a year or so ago.
Jack

 

[Tony C.]

Grips on target pistol comes in different sizes, usually XS S M L XL, you can order a larger one to fit on your FWB 65, here are a couple of places in US you can try:

PilkGuns

ISS-International Shooters Service