Hello this is my first post, so firstly hello <waves>

My Son is really wants an air-rifle for Christmas and I've decided I will get one for him. I was just asking what kind of gun do you think would be good to get, I'm not sure how serious he will take shooting (like contests ect) so I don't want anything too exotic, but at the sametime I don't want anything that won't last long (poor quality).

He is also thinking of joining the army after his a-levels so bear that in mind, I don't want to ask him because then he will know what I will be getting him

Thank you for any help