Hey Randall, I would never recommend throwing the gun at those rats but some people would. You know Randall, if you shoot those rats with that brand new TX200 MK111 you might have the nicest rat killing rig in the country.The accuracy will spoil you.If you catch 'em sitting still long enough you can call your shot no problemo.Doggone gun is hard to put down so your Whisper might feel neglected.