My .177
After considering some of the best names in the air gun business, to include Walther, RWS, Crossman, Beeman, etc...I chose the Gamo Whisper. One of the critical reasons for this choice was the supressor that cuts ambient sound up to 52% from other models...as I am in a semi-rural area with neighbors that I didn't want to alarm. And, no pumpin' or CO2 catridges to buy. Just check out these specs...
Specs:
-Velocity: 1200 feet per second (fps) with PBA, 1000 fps with Lead
-3x9 power scope included
-Single Shot
-Break Barrel: Single Cocking System, Spring piston
-Automatic Cocking Safety system
-Manual Trigger safety
-Barrel: Fluted Polymer Bull barrel
-Non-removable noise dampener (with up to 52% reduction)
-Cocking Effort: 30 lbs
-Trigger: Second Stage
adjustable
-$279 +s/h at the GAMO USA website...but I've seen them cheaper in Sportman's guide since.
I've been dropping grey squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, crows, pigeons and doves with ease. And the additional "trigger time" has made my centerfire shooting all the better. Nuff said...