Hi Tom,
I didn't mean to denigrate your gun, just showing the comparison.
I don't know why the two are so much different because you can get the no frills PA Pellet for about a $190 or so I think at D&R Sports. Mine cost more cause I wanted the camo stock and nickel barrel. After I bought it I looked at the TC Firestorm and WOW is that a nice gun. I just didn't have enough $$ to go for one of those. Maybe if I ever upgrade someday.