Yea, the weight is too much! I've been trying to take the weight off them. This is my third one. The heavy steel cylinder attributes to most the weight. I've been researching ways on how to lighten them. My Bullmaster will have a cf tank, possibly be regulated. This tank is over 30 ounces and a carbon fiber 350cc one is only 11ounces. Can't give up on Hatsans, they have too much going for them (price, accuracy, reliability, easy to get parts, sharp looks, and they are always pressing technology/new ideas) to dis-regard them completely for only having one seriously "heavy" flaw is premature.