Here's my two pen'orth worth......
The Walther LGV and LGU are both fairly 'top-end' rifles, and as such are fairly expensive for springers (but probably worth the money).
Obviously, either of those models wouldn't be 'out-grown' in a short space of time, so may well therefore be worth the financial investment as being good value for money in the long run.
If a more budget/starter type airgun was preferable, my current favorite that fits that premise is the Remington Express break barrel. Having shoot a few of these rifles, I've been very impressed for what you get for the money. The quality and performance it offers is well above the asking price, so much so it's being a bit disrespectful calling it a 'starter' rifle. The only thing I'm not struck on is the trigger blade is fairly far forward in the guard, and as such, is a bit of a stretch for the trigger finger. However, it's no biggie, as 'set back' trigger blades are now available........strangely from some lil' short bald bloke, apparently called called........ Lord Lyndon Lewington!!

