Having decided to start my passage from pistols to rifles via an HW80, I've just been informed that the shop only has the carbine version in stock.

So just what is the advantage of the carbine version? Surely, the shorter barrel is going to reduce pellet velocity. Apart from being a bit more easy to handle in a confined space, are there any other factors to consider?

Apart from that, is there a better rifle for 219 pounds?

Steve