Black Widow worth the $$$?

[LUCKY MAN]

Yes

[John3]

Order yourself a new Widow.. worth every penny. When you own one, you will agree.


John III

[Flt Rck Shtr]

They're well worth the money. I have owned 4 and just ordered a new one that is due here in Feburary. They have customer service that is second to none ! Just my opinion.
                                 James

[BroMark]

I just picked up a used one from a buddy who bought it new in 1991...   :eek:   ...I've shot it quite a bit and it is still a quiet, fast, smooth shooting bow.  I like it a lot, but I have only shot one or two recurves/longbows that I didn't like a lot...    

[KYArcher]

NO!

[BowHuntingFool]

I'm wondering why there are so many BW for sale all the timed in the classifieds??? Do you Widow fans just keep upgrading or what's the deal????

Never shot one so I can't say if they are worth the $$$, if it works for ya, stick with it!

[KentuckyTJ]

I bought my widow SA III second hand for $500. I also have a Blacktail that I paid twice that for. The widow shoots as good or better as the Blacktail for me. I love the romance of a truely custom bow but the performance, fit and feel is there and that for me makes it worth it.

[Outwest]

For me some are some aren't.
Had a PMA, nice looking bow. I just couldn't shoot it as well as my Brack so off it went.
The wife bought me a PLGA long bow and I shoot it better than any bow I've ever had. So it is.

John

[DWLnAK]

I usually shoot selfbows but for a list of reasons I recently needed to buy a bow. I chose Black Widow because I have many friends that shoot nothing else. I've met most of the good folks that make up the company. I know what they have done for the UBM and archery in general. I ordered the short riser takedown and extra matching limbs targeted for 59#@29" +/ 1 pound. I ordered it after moose season in September. They told me it would be 13 weeks. Before I recieved the bow I received a video in the mail that covered tuning and general instructions about the bow. I picked up a valuable tip from the video that has helped me with my form and accuracy. I received the bow in 9 weeks. The bow came with two sets of 58#@29" limbs perfectly matched. I was shooting a 64#@29" Jeffrey's that I picked up second hand. The Widow requires a stiffer arrow. I shot three arrows through the chrono weighting 640gr. 180, 182,and 181 fps. I've built my own bows for 14 years and can't help but look for flaws. I've found no flaws. The bow is almost as quiet as my selfbows and shoots right where I look. I bumped the arrows up to 725 grs. and can move back to 40 yards and still shoot relatively flat. If I had to complain about anything it would be the physical weight of the bow but that is likely the secret behind the accuracy and stability. I feel like I've received a first class hunting weapon from a first class company. I have no regrets for the price I paid. I also have no doubt that if offered the chance next year it will send an arrow clean through anything Alaska has to offer.

[hunt it]

Widows are worth it BUT Morrison's are worth more    

Black Widow has a great reputation and builds a fine bow. I just happen to think Bob Morrison builds a better one. I know my Morrisons are faster.

[Onestringer]

YES,YES,YES,YES,YES,YES

I think you understand what I mean.

[Donnie Earl]

The ones I have are.

[Paul WA]

Blackhawk, thats down right blackmail...PR

[Diamondback59]

A GUYS POCKET BOOK SHOULD BE THE JUDGE   OF " if"  it s worth it or not  and ur personal tastes  about like drive a caddy esclade or hummer  to a vw bug   or a john deer to a minnoplis moline   you be ur own judge on that  for me i say nope ! I OWN ABOUT 20 DIFFRENT BOWS BUT NOT A WIDOW  I ASK MY SELF  IF THEY ARE THAT GOOD  WHY SO  MANY FOR SALE AT ALL TIME S IN THE CLASSFIEDS ? ID RATHER HAVE A ST CHARLES YEW LONG BOW  BUT THATS ME

[mooseman76]

I always hear, Why are there always so many for sale.  Black Widow sells over 1000 bows a year, not many (if any) other bowyers can say that.  There are more of them out there than most other bows.

Are they worth it?  Of course they are, just as anything is worth what people are willing to pay for it...Mike

[overbo]

Yes they are,love the widows.Had several but now shoot Habu's

[Blackhawk]

Martin builds and sells many more than Widow, and that's without CNC machinery.  Of course, Martin has more employees, but here's an all handcrafted production bow.

Widows are great bows and very shootable, and I agree with those who say buy used.  They are virtually bombproof and if you sell later, you will most likely get your money back.

[bigislandmark]

I suggest the try before you buy program that they offer if you cannot find one to shoot. Know that you will have to drop a pretty penny to do so, but----- you will then be able to play with a Widow for a weeek. You will then come to your own conculusion to that age ol' question.

 I did and now I have one on order.

So to answer your question, "YES" it is worth it to "ME".

Aloha,

       Mark

[tecum-tha]

No, not for me. They`re are basically a customized production bow,too. There is not one bowyer working on your bow, there are hired workers doing their part. They make a good solid product and found a good way to sell their not so perfect ones (this is their black series at a lower price).For me it is just a laminated piece of wood like other bows,too. They offer  a try before you buy program, because their options are limited and that´s why they can do it. Their advertisement budget is more than a one man shop usually makes per year. If you are a little bit out of the norm(short draw or very long draw, there are better options than customized production bows IMHO).

[Blackhawk]

tecum-tha,

Widow discontinued the "black series" a few years ago, however, those that acquired them still got the great BW warranty and customer service.

BTW, even the finest of bowyers (Morrison, Blacktail, others) use "hired workers" and have CNC machinery.  I can certainly understand your dislike for "production bows", but I have to believe this does not lessen their quality.  

I know they are not for everyone (I have a few non-Widow bows), but they have lots and lots of loyal customers who appreciate them for their more that 50 years of making trad bows.