Sorry for the necro...
Ok, the trigger is complete crap, though it is comfortable, walking it is near impossible. the stock barrel in itself is a work of art, aesthetically pleasing though the accuracy isn't quite ball on ball, I would go for the proto 2 peice or better. When you get it, tale the bolt out and change the #009 o rings and the #020 O ring. these will stop almost any air leaks. buy and on off asa as well. the board is good stock though i am probably going to pick up a Virtue. Since tehre is no LPR, kick is there, it has it, no doubt, more than an Ion... though this is not a serious problem when snap shooting, laning becomes difficult the first few days of play. The gun a very consistent and if set at about 300fps 180 OP pressure, you shouldn't experience any shot drop off. This is a great starter marker for a tourney player, and a great marker for the serious rec player.
P.S. The "plastic" is more rubbery than plasticy on the back grip frame and snatch grip, it feels great on your hand while you shoot though you tend to grab teh marker more firmly than you realize while using it.