The bottom line is all three basic models are $200 disposable rifles. Great for all around play. When I was younger I used to buy a bunch of cheap guns. Andthats what I got, a cheap gun.Don't get me wrong,I have so many guns I can't count them. Some are cheap ones too. But as I got older I went for the better quality higher end gunswhich you won't get in your price range. You have another post asking about upgrading. The only one of the three that you can upgrade would be the ruger, and that would cost you another $300-800 depending on the upgrades.For what you are asking and at your value range, just get the one that fits you the best andyou are happy with.None of them will put youin the olympics.