Author Topic: PSR and PL Black Widows (Read 1009 times)

buckeyebowhunter · « **on:** December 23, 2009, 10:10:00 AM »

Hey guys my dad and i were looking at some black widow Short Recurves and PL longbows. But the web site doesnt have very good pictures of either bows. I was wondering how many of you guys shoot these bows what are your thoughts and if you have any pictures could you please post. Thanks.

gilf · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:06:00 AM »

I don't have any pictures but I have owned both a Black Widow short recurve and a PL.

Mine were older so didn't have the P prefix. Both were excellent bows, the recurve was a little too short for me so I sold that. The longbow was great, one thing worth a mention is the grip which was a little fuller than most longbows I have tried.

Just found a couple of pictures but there are not very good I'm afraid.

Dave Lay · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:13:00 AM »

I have owned 3 or 4 PL's and currently have a 64 inch 60@28 PLV take down, the pl's have a diffrent grip than Gilf's post, alot slimmer,I am sure some one will post up some pics, they are a excellent bow, I dont think you can go wrong with a pl.. I havent shot a psr though

JRY309 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:28:00 AM »

Grips are a personal choice,I much prefer the grip on the newer PL longbow grip over the grip of the older LAG longbows.But that is me and what I like.

Dsturgisjr · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:31:00 AM »

These are my PLs. I've had good luck with them since they were prototypes.

Top down:
PLX td graybark crossgrain
PLX td osage
PLX td autumn oak crossgrain
PLX td osage (extra grainy)
PL III td painted (they hate it when you do that

)
PLX td bocote

The PSRs I've shot were handy feeling, but I'm just more of a longbow person.

swp · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:54:00 AM »

Had an LIW longbow (predecessor to the PL) and I liked it. Bought a PSR and now it is my go to bow!

Mike Burch · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:03:00 PM »

buckeye,

I've owned both at the same time and they are great bows. They both were the greybark models. The PSR was a little quicker and the PL was a little quieter. They shot very similiar to me...easy to switch back and forth.

Mike

rolltidehunter · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:08:00 PM »

i just bought the PLII "GrayBark". it is so smooth and so quiet. ill send you a pic throught email. i cant figure out how to post a pic on this here

wscruggs · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:44:00 PM »

I think after the first of the year they are going to come out with another short bow. It is supposed to be a shortened psa riser.

sj_lutz · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:50:00 PM »

I've got a 56 inch PSR III and am very happy with it. It's 50lb @ 28 inches, were I to do it again (and I probably will at some point) I'd go with a 58 inch length.

Mike Manassa · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »

I have a 58" PSRX Osage 48#@28"..Only bow I own..Very smooth and stable..Mike

Junglecat · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2009, 10:47:00 PM »

I have a 56 in. PSR III that is 53 lb. at 26.5 inches.(Approx. 57 to 58 pounds at 28 inches.)Nice bow and one of two Widows I own.I will probably sell this sometime in the near future as I have a problem with my left shoulder.Love the bow just need a lighter draw weight.My other Widow is a TF and is 49 pounds at 28 inches.

L82HUNT · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:02:00 PM »

The PSR and PL will shoot within 3 or 4fps of eachother. IMO the PL is a better shooting bow. Although neither is noisy, the PL is quieter. And more forgiving.

stickbow04 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:00:00 AM »

i test drove both bows in 05, loved then both,but only could get one[ $ ] so I went with psrv 58" 58# @27 very smoth & does not stack, great for ground blinds. and the guys at BW stand behind it 100%

frassettor · « **Reply #14 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:51:00 AM »

I love my PL's. Very smooth, and enjoyable to shoot

Jim Picarelli · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:47:00 AM »

I have a 64" PLV,50@27 and a 58" PSRV,52@27. I can pick up either one and shoot without a hitch.The PSR is my go-to bow though

Skinner · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:52:00 AM »

Rear RHS
58" PSRII, 52 @ 28.
58" PSRX Bocote, 60 @ 28.

Front LHS
64" PLGA, 60 @ 28 with Beavertail Grip.
62" TD PLX Quilted Maple, 53 @ 28" with BT Grip.

Front RHS
First bow is not a BW but a 58" RF/DF made by mikecc (Mike Bird from UT) of this forum.
62" TD PLX Tulipwood, 60 @ 28" with BT Grip.
62" PLX Kingwood, 57 @ 28" with BT Grip.
62" TD PLX Osage, 52 @ 28" with BT Grip.

Skinner

Pegen · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2009, 07:37:00 AM »

I've owned both. I've sold both. I bought another PL, shorter and lighter 62", 57@28 instead of 64", 63@28. It shoots great. I would consider buying another 58" PSR for these "tight spots" hunts.

buckeyebowhunter · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:03:00 AM »

Thanks guys those are some great pics. I love the looks of the PSR's. My only fear is that because I am used to shooting longer recurves that i would have trouble switching to the shorter PSR.

Skinner · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:12:00 AM »

The riser on both the PSR / PL are identical so switching back and forth is a breeze.


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