when some springers are at $600+ you have to wonder why people would spend so much on the older technology.
You Americans moan about the price of a springer!! $600 for a top end springer. Buy two. We pay 5 or 600 for a lousy Gamo. Value for money the worst deal in New Zealand. Not the worst gun some are worse. Poor quality cheap build. But then again you must get different Hatsans than we do judging by the GTA comments. Good quality nicely built and half the price of a Gamo. Of the few guns I have it is the CFX that disappoints me.There is something about a springer especially a Diana or a Wiehrauch or a Hatsan. All guns that shoot well; enough recoil and noise to add some character to the event. Convenient to use in the garden or just ducking out to the workshop for a few quick shots.Cock and fire- cock and fire- cock and fire. No ancilliary gear to make it go. A nice springer is a joy to hold, just makes old blokes feel good--- remember the hunting trip over the back fence in 1965.PCPs-- wonderful machines; many of them are technically superb but some are just plain ugly. No character in the discharge. Not for me.You might think I am biased --- correct.