Nah, your brother just has a cool yard, which can make anyone jealous. A quality springer is worth the money, and the time making the correct decision. A plastic Chinese airgun is a cheap means to an end, and one you'll regret unless you're pretty tepid on the whole airgun thing anyway and think you'll lose interest in a week. At least that's my .02c. wink


Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
--Winston Churchill