Black Widow worth the $$$?

[huntnut]

Are Black Widows worth the extra cash? I've always wanted a MA II or a PL I have the money for a used one, but I got thinking. I could buy 2 or 3 cheaper priced bows for the same price as a BW.

[Terry Green]

                       

I love it when these come around!!!!

         

[CJ5]

They are fine bows. Whether they are worth it or not is something only you can decide.

[Rooselk]

Since we're all different, each individual will have to decide for themselves whether Black Widows are worth the extra cash. But I'm sure that legions of Black Widow shooters out there will certainly agree they are worth the price. While I don't own one yet, I've decided for myself that they are worth the money...or at least that I'm willing to pay the money they want for one.

That said, I just ordered a new custom bow from a different boyer. Frankly, when all was said and done, the price I paid wasn't all that much different from what Black Widow is currently charging for their bows.

[Jacobm]

Bought mine in 1982.  Cost was a bit less back then but was still more than half a months pay.  Looking back, it was money well spent. For guys like me that find a bow they like and then shoot it until something falls apart, it's a very good value.  The way things are going, I'll fall apart before the Widow!

[BobCo 1965]

There is really no bow out there that is magic. You just have to find the one that fits you personally the best. This could be a used Bear that cost $150, or a Habu. Only you will be able to tell what it is worth.

[Blackhawk]

They are very well-built bows designed for the average archer to shoot well...with outstanding customer service.

I see the prices of the Blacktail, Schafer, Robertson, Morrison, and many others very similar to the Widow.  However, I do notice the re-sell values of the Widow probably better...so many would have to conclude that they are worth the $$$.

[Dave Lay]

I am a working class guy where every dollar counts. I have found through buyin and selling alot of bows looking for the magic bow has cost me alot and I keep coming back to a widow recurve.  I honestly dont think there is a better recurve out there. The fit and finish is perfect and is important to me, the performance as a hunting bow cannot be beat. As said alot, there are prettier and faster bows, but as a great all round bow that is backed by the best customer service in the buisness a black widow bow cannot be beat. and thier resale holds up very well.
 To me yes, they are worth the money.

[Bill Turner]

BW makes an excellent bow, as does Morrison and others. None are cheap, some just more expensive than others. With that said, I've noticed that BW holds its value in the used market better than most, probably because of their loyal following and their high initial price. I own a BW PMA-V and will keep it, even though most of my shooting is done with a longbow.    

[MikeC]

Originally posted by huntnut:
Are Black Widows worth the extra cash? I've always wanted a MA II or a PL I have the money for a used one, but I got thinking. I could buy 2 or 3 cheaper priced bows for the same price as a BW.

Only you can answer that question young grasshopper

[maxwell]

I've bought three used on tradgang and every one has been great to shoot and in excellent shape.  They are built like a brick SSSSS house.  Nice bows

Bill

[bayoulongbowman]

Bud, buy ya widow and dont look back! there the bow all others are judged by ...my 2 cents!!! mark#78....you wont regret it!

[R H Clark]

You said you have always wanted one.You probably won't be happy untill you've owned one.Look for a good deal on a used Widow.I've seen a lot around $600 and one at $250 which I stupidly didn't buy.You can shoot it a year and if you find something better,sell it for what you gave.

[Featherbuster]

I am a true diehard Bob Lee fan, but wait till I get my hands on a Black Widow!!!!!!!!!  I love BW's but cant make myself buy one yet or cause i always find another BL to get.  

[huntnut]

I big plus I see with the BW is the resale is great. I was going to buy the new greatest compound that runs $750 and after one year it might be worth $500 and just drops after that. Where the BW might keep the same value for the next 5-10 years. I know that owening one probably isn't going to make me shoot that much better, but it's just the mind set that I have one of the most popular bows out there. And if I deside I don't like it I can sell it and probably not loss a dime.

[Otto]

Ever bow I ever bought, regardless of the bowyer, was worth what I paid for it.

That being said, I do own 5 Widders.  And theys all wuth it.

[John3]

My Widows are worth every penny. The bows are just "great" bows. Morrison makes an awesome recurve as well; maybe a tad better performance than a widow.
Buy a used widow. You will be pleased with it.


JDS III

[huntnut]

Well I just put an add on the classifieds to try to find a used one. I figured I always wanted one so I should buy one while I still can. Thanks for the info and opinons guys.

[LBR]

Obviously it depends on who you ask.

There's no one "best" bow--if there were, that would be the only bow on the market or at best everyone else would be copying the same designs.  Seems there are more bowyers and more variations on designs that ever these days.

Buying used is probably your best bet, as you can usually get your money back if you find it's not "the" bow for you, vs. taking a loss on a new one--just like any other bow.

If you were to ask me, I'd say they are well built, and the company has a great reputation, but.......I've owned two, and shot many others--I don't own one now, or have plans to buy another.

Chad

[deadpool]

hey!!

A MAN IS ONLY AS COOL AS THE BOW HE CARRIES!!!