Whats your favorite air gun and why?

I honestly can't decide yet.

Currently my collection includes R9 .177, LCS SK19.25, Kratos .22, Akela .22, Marauder Semi Auto .22, DragonClaw .50

Right now the Marauder is my least favorite to shoot, and I think the Kratos might be my most favorite.

BUT, work and my home location are preventing me from really getting a good chance to give the LCS and the Dragonclaw a good workout. Once I really get time to use those more, I might change my mind. The Kratos is just fantastic in my backyard, which offers approx 40 yards.
 
Tough question. 

Dunno that I've got ONE favorite, bit I've got favorites for specific uses....

FWB300s Mini for extended offhand close range/tiny target or paper shooting sessions, 10meter type stuff in the garage late at night or just messing around short range plinking with other airgunners. As for why: not as heavy as the full-size model (can shoot offhand longer without getting worn out), springer so no concerns about running out of or using air (can shoot for a LONG time, worry free). recoil free so pcp-like accuracy, 300s stocks are just a joy to hold and shoot. (4x UTG scope and just about any pellet, bout 6fpe)

MAC1 USFT for SERIOUS field target. (see my posts on the extended breakdown for the whys) (Falcon 10-50x and JSB 10.34 for 19fpe). 

HW50s for 30-55 yard fun. Why? powerful enough to reach out there, but not too powerful to make it too easy, lots of technique required (recoiling springer), springer (high volume shooting). (SWFA 20x and JSB 7.87 for about 9fpe)

Veteran Long .22 for high (relatively) power, long range. Great trigger, consistent fps, ACCURATE (too powerful to make anything less than about 50 yards very fun or economical in air or pellets) (SWFA 20x and JSB 25.4gr for 42-44fpe)

Veteran Short in .20 is probably my favorite in the all-around, general use airgun. It can do all of the above pretty good, but not any of each specific use as good as the above guns. (Athlon Midas Tac and JSB 13.73gr for 19fpe or 15.89 for 29-30fpe). 
 
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Custom 1322

Why?

-Extremely accurate (custom LW barrel optimized for AA 16gr)

-Also very stable and balanced @ just over 4lbs! (scoped)

-Supurb trigger (borrowed from p-rod)

-Highly effective integrated moderator

-Compact size (fits in small pistol case)

-Shot count of ~100 @11fpe

-Up to 28fpe in .22 (bye bye shot count)

-All fitting and finishing done by me (sense of pride)

-Easily converted to carbine

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 My favorite is my Daystate huntsman revere because of its accuracy, fit and finish and is very light and also I like the way it shoulders and balances. Most comfortable air gun I ever shot.Second would be my HW 50 Because it is light for a springer and is really easy to shoot Accurately. Third would be my Hatsan Avenger only because of it being a semi automatic and surprisingly accurate for what it is. Not long ago you wouldn’t see me buying that brand because of previous problems with a Hatsan That I first bought years ago.And lastly I like some of my vintage air guns just because of the way they are made compared to some of the guns they make now that are comparable I guess you could say. 
 
My favorite depends on which pest I am after that day! .22 caliber carbines are my weakness. If I could only have 1 it would most likely be the Evol mini 22 as it does everything well with no compromises on my part. Extremely well built, accurate, and with an adapter and Magpul it is an awesome gun. Fits in most any pack when folded and no POI shifts! Will make it personal one day with a custom cerakote job! Might make the stellar EDGUNS and Daystates jealous
 
Wow, all you guys with all those guns, cool. I am new to air gunning and my first was a Crossman springer off the shelf at Walmart. Got tired of cranking it up real quick, so I bought a Benjamin Armada 22 cal. PCP. I know it it not anything more than an entry level rifle, ( from what I see), but it is fun to shoot and I have even been shooting in BR 25 m and silhouette. The best thing is I can sit inside my nice cool shop (Arizona, need I say more) and shoot out to my 25m targets. Can't do that with the AR. My budget is also very happy with my choice, although I am rapidly being sucked into upgrading. Funny how that little dot on paper will get you to open your wallet pretty quickly. Already bought 10 spare mags, a compressor, lots of different ammo, a new Vortex Diamondback 6 x 24 - 50 FFP scope, and just today put in my order for a new Walther 22 inch barrel. Shhhh, don't tell the wife!! Looking forward to more shooting and chatting about shooting, and spending more money. Have a great day.