had the opportunity to send about 300 pellets down range from a benjamin nitro genesis. it is a secong generation of the nitro piston. i must say that is would make a good starter rifle. My earlier comment was concerning the nitro trail and it is not as nice ergonomically or operationally as the newer ones. Not as accurate as my marauder, but a hell of a lot of fun to shoot - can't hardly move my right arm from cocking so many times in 2 days.