This is a springer, but it has some teeth! 310 fps (Upgraded form the stock 290) and a metal cylinder (upgrade from stock Plastic) and i got a Tight Bore Barrel (Carfuly Cut and Shortened to 5 1/2 in) and a new high compression Plunger head (upgrade from stock P.O.S.!) alltogether price for upgrades......about 100 bucks! Original stock gun price...40 bucks! Price for a new gas gun....80 bucks! (but who dosint like a personalized gun?)