Thanks for the insight from both of you.
FYI after listening to what you had to say and doing a bit more research, I'm considering the Benjamin Trail NP2 (Nitro Piston 2) Rifle in Camo
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Benjamin_Trail_NP2_Nitro_Piston_2_Rifle_Camo/3369/6475
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With the Crosman hollow point 22 cal pellets at 14.3 grams and at the stated velocity of 900 fps for lead pellets, that comes in at over 25 ft-lbs of energy. I'm thinking that should be sufficient to bring down my mutant up armored raccoons.
Thanks again.
So far I haven't experimented with any other pellets than the Crosman brand. I think there is a video on Ted's Holdover YouTube channel where he tries various pellets and shows the accuracy he gets but I've yet to do my own testing.
Glock,
I did the bearing trigger job (youtube videos on how to do it and part can be found on ebay for a few $$) on my Venom after I was also not happy with the "adjustments". Most air rifles have the same trigger, there is a spring in them simply to make them harder to pull as a safety feature which can also be removed while you're in there. Then, the bearing makes it much smoother while also changing the angles some. Mine is very crisp and light now, yet still drop safe (I beat it hard since I didn't want anything unsafe).
It's worth a look, or buy a Charlie the Tuna trigger if he makes one for your gun. I opted for cheap and liked learning in the process.
Personally, I'd use a .22 rifle - it's only going to be marginally louder than a powerful airgun, and even if a neighbor complains, you can always say that you used the airgun.