Yup, figure at least $200 extra for a good pump to feed the PCP. Most of them do look a bit like something Sigourney Weaver might carry for popping aliens. The ability to crank out 5-10 shots by merely working the bolt could be a big advantage in some cases though.
I've seen some really handsome springers lately that hide the lever in the forend. They're not just handsome airguns, but also handsome guns period. The biggest disadvantage is that you can't leave them cocked for very long, but other than that, they're a self-contained unit and very practical for general use.
Some of the Air Force models can use refillable paintball tanks and 88 gram CO2 cartridges in addition to the regular tank. Performance suffers a bit, but is still good enough for most shooting. No pumping, no scuba tanks, just money. Not a bad option.
Last edited by Pappy348; 02/23/16.
