FX Anyone got there FX DRS in yet??
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That is what i say every time i buy something in the states.
Actually for another hobby of mine ( scale RC 4x4 off-road cars ) buying something small alone is out of the question as shipping cost more, so constantly have to buy things i do not immediately need, or arrange a group buy with others.
BTW sending a parcel ( box with a Vulcan 3 in it ) from Denmark to Finland further up north, +90 USD and that is regular mail not some fancy smancy shipping company.
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Yes, because of shipping, Huma is now at the bottom of my shopping list. I used to spend hundreds a month with them but those days are over. I now will only order from them out of sheer desperation. Why doesn’t FX just offer a probe built like a Dreamline probe as a safe durable replacement under warranty? There are different kinds of brass. The one that comes with the DRS is one step above lead.
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Can someone help me figure out what’s going on here. The serial numbers and this email or whatever it is don’t line up.
22130xx = M8
22155xx = 1/8 bsp
22157xx = M8
22185xx = 1/8 bsp
22203xx = M8
Don‘t pee on my back and tell me it’s raining.
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I'm not sure what exactly is going on, and I'm still pretty unhappy with FX over this so I'm not trying to explain anything away for them.
That being said, my 22157xx and Impact701's 22203xx are both 25 caliber. I believe the other three are in 22. So maybe they changed the gauge threading between 22130xx and 22155xx on the 22 calibers, but later or not at all on the 25s?
But that doesn't really make any sense either because the blocks should all be the same regardless of caliber, right? And they should put the serial number on them before final assembly so they wouldn't necessarily know what caliber they'll end up as.
That being said, my 22157xx and Impact701's 22203xx are both 25 caliber. I believe the other three are in 22. So maybe they changed the gauge threading between 22130xx and 22155xx on the 22 calibers, but later or not at all on the 25s?
But that doesn't really make any sense either because the blocks should all be the same regardless of caliber, right? And they should put the serial number on them before final assembly so they wouldn't necessarily know what caliber they'll end up as.
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Maybe Airbuks is on FX’s spin committee. A simple explanation from FX themselves and what the options are for those of us stuck with their goof is all I’m asking. So simple and possibly so difficult. At least with the Krait deal, the company admitted the problem and sent us regs and blocks like we were sponsored shooters. This is really a simple issue and hopefully after all the RMAC madness is over it can be resolved easily. I personally don’t believe they will stick a customer with a block with threads they won’t even use. If the M8x1 blocks are good enough, why did they change them to 1/8? If they stuck with M8, we would have no argument.
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Well, this intrigued me so much that I've just pulled my 2 week old DRS apart to check. Mine has a white gauge, bought new 2 weeks ago and it's 8mm sno: 22132XX
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On a positive note. There are now a few Delta Force chassis in the US. I wonder who will be selling them and if I can get on the top of the list.
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When I contacted Delta Force after they announced the new chassis, they said Utah Airguns would be selling them .
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I asked Utah once before and they did not volunteer any info. I sent them a message this morning asking about the Delta Force Chassis, again. No response yet but they had a big weekend, so I will be patient.
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I just ordered one. Their untracked envelope shipping was under 5 euros. So my total came to around 21 dollars after the conversion.
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It is a very interesting thought. Maybe why the DRS line is so cheap compared to other FXs. Not made in house??? Hopefully someone can clear it up from FX.
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It clearly says 'made in Sweden' on the side. I think without proof it's a bit of a sweeping statement to say it's made in China.
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Anything is possible but I am not going to go down that road, without some concrete evidence. Those are some very serious accusations.
I am very happy with my gun. This gauge/that gauge... really isn't important to me. It is a new platform. There are many bits and bob's coming down the pipeline. I am confident these issues will be resolved.
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Your thoughts on the gauge are probably what they were relying on when they made the switch. How many fickle long term FX owners saying WTF versus the I love my new toy guys that don’t care about the devil in the details with premium guns. They have a subculture of guys who think shooting your first couple shots in the dirt is acceptable behavior for a PCP. They fully understand acceptable risk and what most customers find acceptable. I’m confident also that they will make things right for those that care about such things. It’s just a replacement part.
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