That velocity is more than enough as long as accuracy is there. Yes you did address all my questions and I agree with you if i wanted another powerhouse the RWs 350 would top my short list. But since I just traded away my Patriot for an R1 carbine in 20. Let me assure you tghere was NOTHING wrong with the patriot either in fit finish or quality. The reason it went was simply it was too much of a bear to cock(50 lb cocking ptressure!) It was just too much worjk to shoot it and no fun. Also what with my carpel tunnel not getting any better I just got tired of fighting the gun to shoot it. the R1 on the other hand is a joy to cock and shoot. Since I have 2 of them now(1 each in 177 & 20) I feel pretty much set for powerhouse's in my airgun arsenal. Also since I am buying to please nobody but myself I tend to buy what intregs me. Witness my latest purchace an HW35 in 22 caliber - A gun that compares in size and weight to an R1 but in power to an HW50S. But its a joy to handle and shoot so I am very pleased. Mostly I am a pistolero but lately I have been adding rifles to the collection. Mostly becouse i seem to own all the intresting pistols ALREADY! ;-)
