I didn't read every post, but I don't think there is a lot of negative vibes on springers. Before PCP's, they and pumps were the only game in town. And they can work very well.I would compare springers to conventional archery methods, many PCP's are in the cross bow category. With a cross bow there is no need to learn a proper hold or release, just aim and shoot with ample power. They both just shoot an arrow.