Springer vs. PCP?

[Mack The Knife]

Mo,

PCPs came on the scene long before 'springers'.

[Mo]

Well you should know. Judging by your age.

But seriously, I didn't know that. I do remember reading somewhere that the Chinese used air rifles for wars much before firearms. (Remember our conversation?)

What were the first models?

[ai]

In fact, an internet search for PCP history reveals some interesting facts, including that PCPs have been around for centuries. Example of an interesting website-

http://www.answers.com/topic/air-gun

However, reliable PCPs have emerged not too long back- about 28 years ago, apparently refined by Daystate-

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/08/ ... arted.html

As the weight of PCPs has reduced and reliability and features increased, their popularity has increased. Even now, models by most companies are being upgraded continously- eg- Theoben Rapid. All advanced competition air rifles are now PCP without exception- nobody would dream about using a springer!

[TenX]

...The best is to get both That'll really get you the fun!

Yeah.. God gave two hands anyways... one for a Sringer and another for a PCP... if you know what I mean