lol ok , i too started in the 70's ( i quoted 90's as this is when i feel pcp's where coming into there own with reliable seals etc and left springers behind) and also having both i rate pcp , even tho not in my sig i also own both springer and pcp . and exactly the same as you ' this is just my opinion'
if i want a airrifle i would probably pick up a good gasram / fenman but for tuning and hi power and accuracy it's pcp all day long for me , the kid wants a licence for an fac air rifle and as a rifle he will probably keep i would probably get a good pcp for the job.
but only my opinio