The one i had a go with DID recoil but it was totally different to normal Spring rifle recoil.
It was "quick" but i could not get on with it at all as i found it quite harsh.
Luckily it was not my rifle.
Michael
Edit.
Also tried a Fenman, which had been modified by a customshop at the request of the owner who had complained about the recoil of his (2nd hand) rifle.
This rifle had a longer barrel and had been adjusted internally and was much nicer to shoot.