My cosmetically challenged early model shoots beautifully, as witnessed by a good few attendees of The Boinger Bash. In .22. Deburred, polished, moly treated, tight fitting Delrin guides and standard spring. That standard spring was gradually shortened over three sessions.......at 14.5 ft.lbs it cocked smoothly and effortlessly and shot very sweetly. Now doing mid-11 with even less cocking effort (full length barrel), very calm firing cycle and fine accuracy. It'll never have the finesse of my HWs, but is a useful, accurate and characterful tool that is a keeper.