Many long-time airgun users have gone through phases of interest and acquisition over the years. Airguns I enjoyed 40 years ago when the selections were limited aren't what I prefer now in later life. These days I prefer compact (~32 inches), lightweight (~6lbs), repeating (magazine fed, manual cycling or semiauto) PCP airguns, though I still keep a nice gas-piston break barrel rifle around for old time's sake.
I've only had One Airforce airgun, a Talon SS. I think that most or all of the Airforce rifles have a similar single-shot loading process. I personally found it to be slow and inconvenient to reload due to the rather narrow access to the loading port (for my hands, I weigh 150lbs). That is the reason I sold it.
If you just plan to do some lightweight pest control you don't need a heavy (over 7lb in my book) or long rifle to do it, and don't get too caught up in chasing the guns with the highest shot power specs unless you get a good deal on a used. Even a Huben GK1 pistol with a folding butt stock and good sight can take a good shot out beyond 40 yards though you'd probably be lucky to find a good used one under $900. It's possible to refill a small HPA cylinder (<85CC or so) with a hand pump if you are physically able to and only shoot a few magazines at a time.
Break barrel pellet rifles can be decent hunters at modest ranges and are undervalued n the resale market. I had over a dozen barely used break barrel rifles 2 years ago and gave most of them away because I could not sell them, even at 25% or less than their original purchase price the year before.
So many choices if it turns out to be a hobby. If all a person wants is one or two moderately priced airguns for occasional pest control it'll be easier and less expensive for you than the kind of money some of us have spent on many dozens of airguns over the years.
Somewhat surprisingly, the laser sight in front of the scope is not visible in the scope's image.
JP
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