FX hate
I’m new to this forum, but not new to airguns. Got my first springer in 1979. I recently returned to the hobby and I am on my 3rd airgun (this time around), an FX Streamline in 22. It has been an awesome gun, although the first one delivered had a leak and AGD exchanged it. Anyway I was wondering what is the history on all this FX bashing? Just looking for the back story. I’m guessing it is the Impact, which I heard had a lot of problems. Not trying to stir up trouble just seeking info.
I am currently wanting to add a 25 to my collection and have been torn between a Wildcat MK2 and a Cricket. The people I ask on this forum all say Cricket. Other forums are more mixed between the two. I just can’t decide!
Thanks! This is a great forum!
Tom
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If you’re looking at .25, I’d vote Cricket, maybe set up by an independent vendor like Tony or Charlie http://www.georgiaairguns.net/home.html. The magazine system is a bit wonky, but the accuracy is great. Next most accurate .25 I’ve got is Edgun, R3M-Ernest-tuned. 3rd most accurate .25 is Vulcan-Ernest tuned w/ side lever. They are all great shooters, but the Crickets one-hole at 40 yds is smaller! :biggrinn:
I traded my FX .25 Royale; it was less accurate than the above guns, even after Ernest did a bunch of work on it. I’m just not a fan of smooth twist barrels at longer distances.
Vasyl
Very well said, It kind of sums it up, The FX line is full of problems even the new wildcat II is having problems.
Mike
I owned FX Impact and sold it recently.
It is decent gun, but I’ve realized I could do better for the money.
Some of the negative remarks you see on the forum are from people that got banned from other forum because they spoke their mind.
FX are decent guns, but they are overpriced for what they offer. You paying for marketing, which they do very well and only get half of your moneys worth for the gun.
Are you wondering what the history is of FX airguns or what the history is the forum discussions are on FX? ❓
Your question is loaded to begin with.
No FX bashing from me! 😛
You might want to take a look at the veteran Mutant guns, The 25 comes in shorty and standerd,
I have the 25 Veteran shorty,
Mike
Welcome to TAG Tomiboy! Please define FX bashing? What you will find here is an open and frank discussion on air gun features, both good and bad, without fear of being banned.
Regards
LarryW :winkn:
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:fishinghole: weak bait