Are air gun reviews a scam

[RC1947]

It's a hoot what some folks complain about.  Makes one wonder if they had any idea of what they're buying. RC

[Crosshairs]

It's a hoot what some folks complain about.  Makes one wonder if they had any idea of what they're buying. RC

How true !
                        Mike

[Plekto]

I've only given a rifle or airgun a 5/5 rating in all categories once.  That was a custom Cooper.  Everything has problems or compromises with it, so I usually head right to the 4 star ratings as they are more likely to be done by those with some experience and a critical eye. 

Take one of my favorites, the 2240.
Pros - Cheap, amazingly well built for the price (what, have they changed the price in the last decade even?), reasonably accurate, and easy to customize.
Cons - Loud.  Not offered in .25 caliber.  Single shot.  Steel breech should be normal, even if it raises the price by $10 or $15, as it's the first thing everyone replaces in order to put a scope on it.