black widow bow

[JUST-DOO-IT]

I've got a PLGA.  It's my first trad bow so I've got nothing to compare it to but I love it.

Customer service is 2nd to none.

[KentuckyTJ]

Can't go wrong. Absolutely love mine.

[gilf]

I have two older Widows, a SAG 58" 51#@30 and a LAO 62" 53#@29, both made in 99. I just love them, I have owned and tried many bows but most I have later sold, I would never part with the Widows.

A very good friend has the PTF II Greybark prototype and it is simply stunning to look at.

[Jim Picarelli]

Originally posted by Flatshooter:
Hey Jim, You mean that beautiful PSAX I sold you isn't your favorite????  Love my PLX and wouldn't trade it for the world!

Mike--the PSAX is not only a looker,it's a great shooter,too.They all have a special place in my heart  

[Scott J. Williams]

I guess I am part of the club too!  I have three, listed in the signature of this post.  I placed my other seven bows, all great brands on ****.  

My girlfriend now calls me a "BOW SNOB", funny, she won't shoot anything but her Black Rhino Longbows, I guess I am a Black Widow Bow Snob, and she is a Black Rhino Bow Snob.  Either way, I am in good company.....

[the elf]

I too am in the club---I use a

Black Widow PMAV Ironwood  43@26--58 inch
Black Widow PMAV Ironwood  55@26--58 inch
Black Widow Pma111 Autumn Oak 53@26 60 inch and an extra set of limbs Autumn Oak 48@26 60 inch.My wife hopes this is it for bows ---but I do have others.------Elf.

[LBR]

BW makes a good bow, they have a reputation for great customer service, and have been around for a long time.  Chances are you'll be happy with one.

I have to chime in on the "can't go wrong with a BW bow" comments though.  You can "go wrong" with ANY bow--if you don't like it, if it doesn't fit you, whatever.  Don't take my word for it, just look at the number of bows (BW and others) for sale--something wasn't right somewhere, at least for some folks.

IMO, it's a lot harder to "go wrong" with a used BW--keep it in good shape, if you don't care for it you can generally get what you paid back out of it, or close--maybe more in some cases.  Down side is you loose the warranty with most bows, including a BW.

If nothing else, take advantage of their "try before you buy" program--having one in your hands is worth more than all the opinions on the 'net.

FWIW, I've owned two of them, and shot lots of others.  Nice bows, just not the bow for me.

Chad

[Jwilliam]

I love my 60" 52@28" PSA III. I have a couple of bows that I shoot good. But my Widow is the best shooting bow I have. Like others have said the bow has to fit you. And my Black Widow definatly does. And their customer service is top notch.

Bill

[BillW]

I have a PSA3 and a TF3 that I really like. I think they are great bows and a great group of guys work at the Widow werks.

Bill

[Outwest]

PMA 11 AND PLGA HERE.
GOOD BOWS.

John

[Aram]

Boy, you guys don't need much encouragement to come out, do you?
   

[strick9]

Just sold a PMA III . keeping my Morrison , would like a PTF OR TF one day though...Next bow however will be an ACS.

[Skinner]

BW's take up the majority of room in my "bow stall".

1 PLX (Kingwood)
2 PLX TD's (Osage & Tulipwood)
2 PSR's (II-Greybark & X-Bocote)
1 MAIV (Prototype in Advantage Camo - Was Bill Bonners)
1 Morrison Cougar (Tulipwood & Macassar Ebony)
1 Black Tail Elite (High Gloss Cocobolo & Zebrawood)
1 Bocote Hybrid Longbow by Mike Bird  (mikecc)  purchased on the St. Judes Auction here at Trad Gang.

Skinner

[Rick McGowan]

I bought my first widow in 1982, I thought they wer vastly overpriced, until I got it. I've bought four more since then and every time, I think the price is outrageous, until I get the bow and shoot it. I still have the first one and all the others and just can't seem to retire them permanently, or get rid of them. There are lots of great bows out there, but the widows are my go to bows. They also have great customer service. I would try to get to a show somewhere that they have a booth, they make quite a few different bows and options, so it could save you some time and money in the long run.

[Pinecone]

I own four of them.  They are wonderful bows!

Claudia

[KentuckyTJ]

LBR, my "can't go wrong" comment was referring to if you bought a new widow and didn't care for it after 6 months that it could be sold for a couple hundred bucks less.

[Larry247]

I bought my fith one in Jan of this year. I didn't know that the phenolic made them that much heavier, i think it does. I've bought 4 used ones since ATAR and have 3 friends that are now widow holics as well as my son, who gets his new sa11 in the mail tommorrow! I had it made with out the phenolic. You'll like'em i'm sure. I'm very confident with mine, on the course and in the woods....