I know what your saying about the 'recoil' pad,let's say it's more of a comfortable grip the shoulder pad really.
These modern PCP air rifles are absolutely recoil free,I've fitted a Wierauch moderator and the pellet release is virtually silent,you literally cannot hear the shot from 20 feet away.
Accuracy is verging on boring,I've only had chance to shoot it at my home range at my maximum of 27yds and after less than 10 shots to zero it I knocked the bull out.