This or That? Air Arms

THIS, but only if its in something like this: (or a Lukas Parsley, AluTec and some others)

Strictly my opinion..... In this day and age of CADD, CNC, advanced material sciences and research in ergonomics, why are we still using the classic/sporter stock design? And wood is getting to be a scarce-er resource, increasingly expensive option especially when offered in the quality shown in the survey picture

Dont get me wrong, the TX stock shown is gorgeous. But its not my thing. The TX is an awesome rifle that can have its end-user experience greatly enhanced with a more modern stock offering.

(OP, feel free to delete if Ive hijacked....)

Flame away!

This. Or Dan’s suggestion. Lord knows we don’t need yet more assault-style airguns. Modern materials, yes. Ergonomic, yes. But modern doesn’t have to be tactical. Stay true to Air Arms heritage, that is why I love the company. Let others glom onto the tactical me too style. Be different, be better by being who you are.

Springer wood vs PCP tactical is a false choice, mixing power plants and form factors. Modern need not be PCP only nor tactical. And PCPs are not really modern, rather among the oldes airgun power plants.

I will take a 12 fpe TX200 in walnut every time.

One major advantage of tactical is the ability to replace the grip, and sometimes even the stock. Brands that come to mind, AA, AAA, FX, RAW, BRK. I’m sure I’m missing more

" PCP tactical "

I think a lot of the criticism around this ^^^ term would go away if vendors would offer other colors.
Richely's comments are spot on!

I don't like the tactical stuff at all, form following function can be OK, but let's not beat the poor thing with the triple ugly stick.
I like the integration of the air bottle as a butt stock and or the forend for that matter. Can we do a better job of making it look like a rifle stock? The basic shape of the butt is an oval cross section, not as inherently strong versus round, however the shape can work with good engineering. Polymer based stocks offer many advantages over classic wood and can look identical surface finish wise. Steyer makes a modern sporting rifle called an AUG that is beautifully integrated design wise, easy handling via a bullpup design and integrated scope that doubles as a carry handle. Point is, it is a 30+ year old design, yet looks like it could have been designed last week. So many of our "modern" PCP rifles look more like a rapid unscheduled disassembly of a hardware store. Not so modern either, Clark packed a Giradoni PCP rifle way back in 1804 to impress the natives. It was a PCP, it was not called that. The journals refer to Clark's air rifle.

Richely said:

Springer wood vs PCP tactical is a false choice, mixing power plants and form factors. Modern need not be PCP only nor tactical. And PCPs are not really modern, rather among the oldes airgun power plants.
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Of these choices here I would take the traditional airgun at anytime.

I voted pcp, but walnut…not tactical, but use tactics, lawn chair tactics.

Tactical is practical. I love having an AR stock that instantly adjusts to fit everyone in the family and works as the kids grow.

I think there is a place and time for both. I really like a traditional wood stock. However, I have a JTS Airacuda standard that I recently installed a tactical conversion on by Buckrail. It carrys much better, and much more comfortable to shoot. Just the better fit and hold has increased my accuracy with it.

Both. Though I prefer my own stock options.

I like the look of the traditional stock, but I prefer PCPs, non-tactical looking PCPs.

I voted traditional springer, but I’m in both camps. For me, I don’t mind a “tactical” looking rifle as long as it’s done right. My issue is that many PCPs in that category look like they’ve been cobbled together from parts (almost everything Umarex, Skout Epoch, etc.). There are obviously many also that look good (BRK Sniper and Ghost, several bullpups, etc.), but I just find a traditional rifle looks best in most cases. Odd that I say that as I have a Taipan Vet and two EDguns, but still lol.

I vote
tactical.
Springer or PCP.
Whoever don't like it sorry.
I am a tacticool dude.