Hello Guy,

Very interesting bit of research. I have never owned an original 'Brummie' Tempest but as you may have gathered from other threads, I am now the proud owner of a new 'Turkish' Tempest. I would have originally preferred it to have been been in .22, but unfortunately this was not to be and I have to admit I am very pleased with the .177 model I now possess. The 'Turkish' Tempest is quite hard, but not unreasonably hard to cock and has I nice little kick which for me anyway is all part of the fun of shooting spring powered air pistols.

Regards

Brian