It has now received cosmetic and mechanical upgrades ? the original XL version featured a new two-stage trigger unit, newly designed sound moderator and a stock design in wood. The original Lightning had a plain wood stock, Volumetric sound moderator and no open sights, but was quickly snapped up by the public to become the company’s best-selling springer. The Lightning was originally based on the BSA Supersport, the solid and dependable break-barrel that continues to sell well. One of the most recent models in the BSA springer collection has leapt forward in design – the Lightning XL Tactical. In the past five years, BSA has risen dramatically to become a major force in both pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles while remaining true to its spring-powered roots.
