Kia Ora all.

G'day Kruisn,

Welcome aboard. My thoughts are echo'd in most of these comments.

Depending on funds, and if I had to buy a springer now, I would be looking Weihrauch - 97k, 98, 95 or any other, Air Arms tx200, Cometa Fenix. There's a nice FWB looking to be sold atthe moment too.

But the bottom line is that these well engineered guns built with good tollerances and sturdy materials will serve you well and last. And don't be wow'd by impressive claims of 1200 fps.

Other brands that use plastics on critical parts just won't last, and will get sloppy. This also means that buying a good brand second hand, you will still get a good gun.

The other important factor is the trigger. If it has a nice adjustable trigger, this will go a long way to accuracy.

There seems to be a few decent guns going through trademe recently. I see there's an English made Webley on at the moment, although I don't know anything about it other than the English ones are better than the Turkish ones.

Keep us posted, it's quite enjoyable seeing someones journey to a purchase.

What is the primary use of the gun you are going to buy?
The one thing I'm thinking through all this what does your rodent shooting require?
There's not much point in having a powerful rifle that's going to pass thru rodents, most likely around structors (assumption) and ricochet.
As mentioned before a sub 12ftp has been proven by the English to be effective at distance and probly safer around structors.
I totally agree with the get higher quality, but is it practical for your use.
Also need to be sure the gun suits you.
TX was a beautiful gun, not quite right for me.
Sig beautiful gun, not keen on cal for hunting.
Weihrauch seems to be working out.
None I would use for rat shooting around the implent sheds, wool shed, garage or house.
Or birds with the exception of pidgeon or magpie in the trees away from house. (even then I've heard ricochet at 30mish.