AA TX200 or ProSport?

[tonaka]

So, I am about to buy one of the Air Arms springers and I was actually aiming for TX200, I was like dreaming about it for the last couple of months. Couldn't even fall asleep sometimes imagining it in my hands.
But than I saw an Air Arms  ProSport and now I am in deep contradiction. I know TX is pretty legendary gun but I heard ProSport is good one too. Especially I like the absence of visible underlever and looks of the gun. But than again I heard more reports and reviews about TX than ProSport.
So my question is which one is better one? Or if they are the same quality and accuracy I would get ProSport. Is underlever in ProSport comfortable to use? Which one has more power or are they the same powerwise
Please save me from this contadiction and point me out in the right direction about these two guns-please,please,please:)
Thank you for your input.

[Gene_SC]

Hard decision Anatoliy, and I feel your pain... You would love both of them.. Both are equally as accurate. I favor my ProSport over my TX but it depends on the day of the week... LOL   Quality wise I think the ProSport may have a slight edge but both are excellent builds to say the least. You can buy either one and you will be very happy..  

I answered my delima by buying both of them.. Both are .177 because I just punch paper these days.

[longislandhunter]

I can't comment on the Pro Sport since I don't own one and haven't shot one but like you I too dreamed of a TX200 and this past December I finally hit the button on a Walnut stocked TX200 MKIII in .177 cal......  all I can say is my dream has come true and I love that rifle to death !!  Sometimes I just open the gun safe and look at her, that's how beautiful she is     As for shooting her,  she's my dream come true  

I'm sure others, like Gene, who own both or have experienced both will chime in and give you good advice to help you make your decision.  I just wanted to chime in and tell you how thrilled I am with my TX.  I know you will be thrilled with the rifle that you choose as well.  

Jeff

[Meann-Machine]

When in a conundrum between two rifles, always buy the most expensive one you can afford because it will be easier to acquire the less expensive one later.

[kirby999]

Depends on what you intend to do with the rifle . If you intend to shoot field target with it , get a TX200 . If you want it for informal target shooting mixed with a little hunting ; and can handle the extra cost , get the Prosport . The Prosport is the best looking springer ever made . It also carries better and shoulders better for off-hand shooting . The balance of a Prosport is amazing . Also it is the sweetest out of the box springer I've ever shot . kirby

[tonaka]

Thank you guys!
Somehow I knew you gonna say buy both:) I know that is the best solution but not for now for me.
Since they are the same accuracy and quality my mind is gravitating towards the ProSport. Anyway, I mainly buying it for FT and some hunting so like David suggested the ProSport would be the best bet.
Well, I still open for more input, so you guys can go ahead and comfort my soul some more.

[joeblow]

PROSPORT!!! MY DREAM GUN AS WELL...

[Meann-Machine]

Anatoliy,

 Just remember,

He Who Hesitates Only Wastes Time.

[jberenyi]

I had the same issue but decided on the TX200HC in walnut. It didn't seem right having a cocking handle made of aluminum on the Pro Sport. I'm sure its fine but my engineering instinct was in deep contradiction and the loading of that rifle was another issue for me. This baby is a little shorter and lighter for hunting in .22. The balance is amazing and scoped she only weighs 9lbs 8oz.

[tonaka]

John,
Thank you for the input! That is cool looking TX Carabine you have there.
So, how is the cocking effort on this TX200HC?
Also, what are your velocities with this nice carabine.

[DMikeM]

There are one of each up for sale in the yellow classifieds.

[tonaka]

Thank you for the pointer but one is .177cal and wanted .22cal and another one- he changed his mind and not selling it anymore.
Thanx anyway.

[jberenyi]

jberenyi - 2/28/2010 7:09 AM I had the same issue but decided on the TX200HC in walnut. It didn't seem right having a cocking handle made of aluminum on the Pro Sport. I'm sure its fine but my engineering instinct was in deep contradiction and the loading of that rifle was another issue for me. This baby is a little shorter and lighter for hunting in .22. The balance is amazing and scoped she only weighs 9lbs 8oz.

Cocking effort is low to me. The fps here at 4500 above sea level is 725 with Napier's and 680 with CP's. Those Napier Hunter Pro pellets make any rifle I have shoot fast!