FX The FX DRS, what do you guys think?

[dlancerx]

After having toyed with several cheap PCPs, I've finally decided to get the FX DRS 500mm, .177 4.5 cab (.22 and above is restricted in my country) tomorrow. Although I've watched quite a lot of reviews on Youtube, I just want to make sure I'm not making the wrong decision here. Another option is a used Dreamline Compact old model, but I find the barrel a tad short at 300mm. Another is the Impact M2, used too, which I find appealing but the model a bit old. So, with my budget, it seems the DRS is my best bet. It'd be really appreciated if you guys could help me out here and let me know if I'm heading on the right path. Thanks!

 

[beerthief]

After having toyed with several cheap PCPs, I've finally decided to get the FX DRS 500mm, .177 4.5 cab (.22 and above is restricted in my country). Although I've watched quite a lot of reviews on Youtube, I just want to make sure I'm not making the wrong decision here. Another option is a used Dreamline Compact old model, but I find the barrel a tad short at 300mm. Another is the Impact M2, used too, which I find appealing but the model a bit old. So, with my budget, it seems the DRS is my best bet. It'd be really appreciated if you guys could help me out here and let me know if I'm heading on the right path. Thanks!

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think it is the best looking gun FX has put out .

 

[Chukar60]

Stay with the DRS. The other two guns being used have unknown histories.
Just to be honest, I am not a fan of buying used air guns.

 

[DeanB]

I think the Dreamline Classic in a Walnut stock is a really good option also for around the same price, there are still some new ones at some dealers or at least there were a couple montha ago. Plus doesnt have the ugly magazine looking plenum hanging under it. Only disadvantage is power maybe going to the DRS.

 

[Joekrooz]

What do I think? I think I want one! Never owned an FX, the DRS just might be my first, the price is right and it looks great,but I really don’t have plans to buy anything new for awhile so we’ll see.

 

[Impact701]

I own 2, DRSC 22 700 and a DRSP 25 700.

Of the 3 rifles you listed definitely get the DRS.

The DRS is a solid, simple, lightweight and accurate rifle.

 

[Kgphotos]

I like the idea of a DRS in .177. I don’t own one but if I did that would be my caliber of choice. The lower air volume would be really mitigated by shooting the lighter weight projectiles of .177. I really like the new tactical version that FX just released. Looks to me like a really fun silhouette rifle.. I think you would be making a wise choice getting any DRS model in .177.
Kenny

 

[dlancerx]

Thank you everyone for your valuable input. After having read all your comments, I'm now heading over to the shop to purchase one. Y'all have a good day!

 

[MongooseV8]

The DRS has a lot of neat design choices and about a third as many orings as my Impact. I have to admit I am tempted to sell something to justify buying a walnut 600mm in 22Cal.

 

[Impact701]

 

[Sc00ter1748]

Cant wait to get my hands on the DRS tactical. Its pre order & won't be here for 6 weeks

 

[Trucker3573]

I think in your situation it’s perfect. Being in a restricted area you are probably going to be a just unbox and shoot type. That is who the drs is aimed at. One who just wants to take the most common weight pellet for a given caliber and just shoot without a lot of tuning. I think it will be a solid choice.

 

[Pfddi]

I have a DRS in .22 with the 700mm barrrel. It has the super plenum on it and the STX Superior Heavy liner - which is their slug barrel. For the price, it has been an exceptional gun. It's really long with that barrel and with a moderator it is the longest gun I have! It is light and so far it has been more accurate that I thought it would be. If you can get the 700mm barrel in your country, it may be worth it as then you can shoot slugs as well as pellets. There are 2 things that you want to get that do not come with the gun:
1) The FX picatinny rail - the dovetail is too short to even get close to having the scope at the correct position. The pic rail solved that problem
2) 3"-5" pic rail for the front. I shoot with bipods and tripods and had to add one to the gun. Very easy to do with the plastic stock.

 

[grackleblast]

I have a DRS in .22 with the 700mm barrrel. It has the super plenum on it and the STX Superior Heavy liner - which is their slug barrel. For the price, it has been an exceptional gun. It's really long with that barrel and with a moderator it is the longest gun I have! It is light and so far it has been more accurate that I thought it would be. If you can get the 700mm barrel in your country, it may be worth it as then you can shoot slugs as well as pellets. There are 2 things that you want to get that do not come with the gun:
1) The FX picatinny rail - the dovetail is too short to even get close to having the scope at the correct position. The pic rail solved that problem
2) 3"-5" pic rail for the front. I shoot with bipods and tripods and had to add one to the gun. Very easy to do with the plastic stock.

Did you get the short or tall Picitinny scope rail ? And what determined your choice.

 

[Pfddi]

Did you get the short or tall Picitinny scope rail ? And what determined your choice.

I got the tall. I had short and medium height rings already and didn’t want to chance having to buy high rings.

 

[Pfddi]

And one more thing...

The super plenum on the DRS "Classic" will not take a pressure guage without the side mount! That's another $27 to order. If you get the tactical, you can mount a guage on the front of its plenum.

 

[Normkel]

I like my DRS Classic Composite 600 mm .22.

It is more accurate with pellets at ranges between 50 yards and 160 meters, than my (2) Streamlines and AA S510 Extra. That's with it driving 14.3 gr pellets at 1030 fps, about 100 fps faster than the other three.

Other than louder muzzle bark, it comes out ahead of the other three. I may buy a second identical DRS.