I know what you said about changing The Talon to a 24",you would be better of buying the Condor "That way I could always power up and use 16.2 .177 or change to a .22 barrel" those were your words,,,,,I'm not trying to get you discouraged,I'm answering your questions & I have given you my opinions bsed on my experience with the the three AF Guns.....I will say it again,The SS or Talon is what you need..........BTW...you were mis-informed from AF......The .22 Condor is shooting numbers like they told you..........I will not get involved with this anymore,I wish you well & good luck with your decision.......God Bless you!