What's your thoughts on the new FX DRS Tactical? Prices and lots of pictures here

So what gives this an edge over the Panthera Hunter Compact? I own 1 in .30cal & although prior to buying it they claimed the FPE was 107 or 113 coming out of the factory when I got it I had PA do a 10 for 10 on it and they were getting 68 FPE.. I've since turned the reg up to about 150 to 160 now I'm getting around 87 to 90 FPE without any modding of hammer weights or springs or plenum.. just thinking what's the real benefit of this particular model? For the PHC was supposed to fill this kind of Gap now they've since came out with the smaller dynamic with the screw on bottle in the back, now this! Price is very attractive I like the full length picatinny but what's up with the plenum? Size wise and how to tune it apparently you can't tune it on the fly.. which isn't a big deal but while dialing in at the range and trying to hit The Sweet spot looks like one would have to bring a whole tool kit with them LOL. Also what's the total length on the smallest barrel 500 mm? I'm wondering if the dynamic flip to side rear stock adapter would work with this gun. Or if not there's a ton of other companies that build them for ARS already but they're all around 200 bucks especially for US made.. I know the price point is great around a G but after factoring in dressing it up properly for a guys like me who like to go out hunting and don't want to lug around a huge case these little issues and concerns have me wondering. I've looked everywhere and I cannot find the overall length of the smallest version I've been looking for a 22 of something like this was actually thinking about the Kama SLS compact or standard probably the standard because the standard 22 cal in the 25 have like five or so difference in FPE so obviously I go with the 22 if it's coming out with the same power as the 25. My experience with FX they make claims of power that are not quite accurate. Perhaps they think that everyone likes to tune their guns ie; buying hundreds to thousands of dollars of internal parts to squeeze an extra 20 or so FPE out of it.. all marketing cuz I fell victim to it on my hunter compact in 30 cal. Love the gun it's laser beam accurate even with slugs and a 395 mm barrel; which I wanted to get a caliber exchange kit and or heavier liner dedicated to slugs but can't find anywhere! And the gun has been out for over a year seems like FX just likes to make more and more air rifles without keeping them alive with aftermarket goodies. (Well except for the impacts of course) I've been looking for these items for my rig and cannot find anything as far as caliber exchange kits or Superior heavy slug liner I mean come on it's a 30 cal dedicated for hunting! Where's my heavy liner FX?! But back to the new DRS Tactical.. if someone could chime in and let me know about the "Tactical plenum" I mean how big is it and is it any bigger in 25 than it is in 177 or 22? If anyone knows answers to these questions especially about this new particular rifle because I've been looking for a 22 for a while as I said above I love to know A: how long is the overall length of the gun. B: Does the dynamic stock folder work with it? C: how big is the plenum on each caliber? Like I said looking for a 22 that's laser beam accurate around this price point. Also how much does it weigh 6 lb or so like my hunter compact was... (Now it's got to be closer to 12 lb after the scope Saber Tactical top and bottom rails and impulse 1350 moderator laser and led lep laser flashlight. Thanks for the info guys if you do have any I know this thing is relatively new. So whatever help you guys can give me you'll be greatly appreciated TY - Surefire!

I uploaded some pics of mine my current coyote killer have a first focal plane Vortex diamondback 4x14 44 scope, Trijcon MRO red dot, folding mag pull rear stock, Troy industries vertical front fore grip, Forge Tactical under acca rail skeleton foregrip closer so I can flip rifle to the side to use the Red Dot for closer meat/ targets... As well as sight mark green/ir laser, Fenix Led-Lep (laser flashlight) with crazy throw when talking at least two football fields with zero spill... Have at least $1500 into it. Optics being most expensive well the Vortex first focal plane I got for under 500 bucks on a Christmas sale. But the Trijcon MRO was around 800 bucks when I first had it bought for my real AR back 10 years ago. I prefer that particular brand for that's all I use one serving as a Marine in Afghanistan I know their time tested and proven. All in all I love my setup 0 butobviously men wwillill be men and into hunting with air guns more often due to injuries sustained can't handle recoil as good as I used to be able to for my setup while in the Marines was the AR-10 for I love the Winchester 308 cartridge instead of the regular m4 or AR-15 that shoots the nato rounds ... 308's of better stopping power then the .223s well that's what I found to be true after my second tour when got into SF Marine Raiders div. Anyhow thank you for your guys's feedback!

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I have found that 99% of the semi-auto (with the exception of one made in Europe) are undependable, and most are made in China (at best assembled in USA from Chinese parts). Most copied the Huben, then the LCS, .... etc.. and the quality control for the parts is improving, but still not there. I do carry the European model, as I do believe it is a quality item. Actually, they are now making parts for it in the USA.
I actually own a LCS SK - 19 chambered in.30,
500mm set up, feels nice like an actual AR, very solid.

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I must say that is one good looking rifle though! What did you end up getting the 25 cal? That looks to be about 36 inch length if my eyes serve me correctly.. wondering on the power of it I'm sure it's not the .177 tho, not that I have an issue with that caliber it's just something I remember as a kid I actually have a few of the old humorous 1911, Beretta fs92s, the Walther cp68 and of course my favorite one that I lost was the Smith & Wesson all made in Germany all top notch! I actually got my girl into shooting with the nickel plate Walnut grips FS 92! Now her favorite is a 9mm banshee carbine suppressed with a Kel-Tec extendabe rear stock. 🤣 But I just don't see them as real powerful air guns with the stopping power to take out small to medium game... I may be incorrect about that though I heard the signs make slugs for that caliber and I also am intrigued by the RAW l 20 caliber pistol but I think the 480 CF bottle on that particular pistol ruins not only the aesthetics but the real question is why would someone from r&d hello such a huge bottle on such a small little gun.. wait ratio doesn't make much sense to me anyway unless you are going to convert that particular domain shooter into a combine or a nine little shorty of a rifle.. yeah the more I look at it the more I like the look of it seeing how I've been used to shooting their eyes my whole life obviously never a bolt action but I have a shot bolt action shooting my favorite ammo the 308 Winchester cartridge and man they pack a wallop on the shoulder,.. (I got hit by an AK bullet in Kabal) more like a grays for if it really whacked me in the shoulder I have no arm left to speak of LOL.

Back to your rifle though you think you can give me as many specs as you can on it a the way it has to be around 5 to 6 pounds the way you holding it. B how much power is really coming out of it as compared to what FX States & C: short count on that 500 mm barrel... There's other things I'd like to know as far as accuracy is concerned I'm sure it's good in that particular category in shot count couldn't be weird on that one I'm not sure if FX stats and what they state are exactly the same for I haven't found them to be accurate in any of the FX rifles that I bought in the past couple years even my dream tac. Which is probably my favorite little compact Hunter so far in .25 cal, due to it's maneuverability sleek design (even though I converted it to a bottle) & run a True Trijcon ACOG atop it. Almost feel like I'm going to pull the trigger on the order of this just with a little more research first. Can you fill me in on some of my questions please it would be greatly appreciated! Oh and if I were to go with a suppressor I know everyone is a big Dawn flow guy. But I found that my impulse air 1350 with added cone and flushed out bottom end fitting on to my Panthera HC adds about 6 inches to it. I absolutely love it! But it's long.. waiting for the laughs lol For it quiets it down especially with that short barrel bark but perhaps something shorter/fatter and stubier this time I would go with.. any suggestions because I'm starting to lean very towards this particular gun? Also I heard One reviewer on YouTube say something about some of the mlock holes or all of the side of that holes I just there for looks.. any truth behind that as well just want to get all my ducks in a row before I go out and grab something 4 a G and regret it later due to lack of knowledge of item prior to purchase. I really wish at least they made it a semi-auto or even a three round burst would be beautiful! Absolutely beautiful that was always my personal favorite in my custom AR-10 setup that I used while being in the Raiders, not a big fan of the fully automatics for war due to the inconsistencies in between long shots I prefer the three round burst. Okay back to airguns even though I have an LCS SK 19 also a point 30 calber and that thing is a beast Carl Walter barrel, 17 solid state magazine that doesn't remove. I almost wish that it was semi auto and three round burst option instead of the fully automatic even though if I tap the trigger correctly or work it the way I Work It after having it for 3 plus years I can get a pretty good three round burst myself.A lot of people have an issue with this but just talk to the guys who own the GK1's they'll let you know why a non-removable hammerless barrel system works as well as it does in conjunction with the rest of the system. I really do wish FX would employ that particular technology on something like this particular model it's also quick they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand! I would have took it a step further and do almost like sig did a few years ago with the m c x vic .22 semi... Before you say anything I don't mean there poopty trigger pull and the very low velocity speeds hey at least mine is still not leaking LOL but more on design of the way it racks just like a real AR! Why can't these companies that are trying to come out with a replica of a really come out with one with all the features of a real AR. If any company can do it it would be FX but it seems that they left out some things. Not necessarily enough for me not to get one though. Yes some thoughts and info would be greatly appreciated I still don't know what a tactical regulator is LOL if it was tactical wouldn't you be able to switch them on the fly LMFO! It's almost like a non-tactical regulator where is you have to take it apart to actually tune it SMH come on guys well the original amelite was made here in the USA and FX is a swedish company so there you go not hating on anyone just telling the truth and yes I've seen the crosman AIS and all that stuff yeah they look just like the real thing but they just little kids toys making one that's actually well designed for big boy toys Verizon men that have the money experience in knowhow wouldn't mind spending a couple extra bucks if they got it right. I get consulted a from a of the famous tactical equipment companies in the world due to my military experience and all I can say is this the customer is always right except the company has to listen that's where I come in.. ... But as far as air guns this is where I come to you guys LOL.
 
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For some reason, peter griffin's voice came to mind when I read this in my head 😂.
I actually own a LCS SK - 19 chambered in.30,


I must say that is one good looking rifle though! What did you end up getting the 25 cal? That looks to be about 36 inch length if my eyes serve me correctly.. wondering on the power of it I'm sure it's not the .177 tho, not that I have an issue with that caliber it's just something I remember as a kid I actually have a few of the old humorous 1911, Beretta fs92s, the Walther cp68 and of course my favorite one that I lost was the Smith & Wesson all made in Germany all top notch! I actually got my girl into shooting with the nickel plate Walnut grips FS 92! But I just don't see them as real powerful air guns with the stopping power to take out small to medium game... I may be incorrect about that though I heard the signs make slugs for that caliber and I also am intrigued by the RAW l 20 caliber pistol but I think the 480 CF bottle on that particular pistol ruins not only the aesthetics but the real question is why would someone from r&d hello such a huge bottle on such a small little gun.. wait ratio doesn't make much sense to me anyway unless you are going to convert that particular domain shooter into a combine or a nine little shorty of a rifle.. yeah the more I look at it the more I like the look of it seeing how I've been used to shooting their eyes my whole life obviously never a bolt action but I have a shot bolt action shooting my favorite ammo the 308 Winchester cartridge and man they pack a wallop on the shoulder LOL. Back to your rifle though you think you can give me as many specs as you can on it a the way it has to be around 5 to 6 pounds the way you holding it. B how much power is really coming out of it as compared to what FX States & C: short count on that 500 mm barrel... There's other things I'd like to know as far as accuracy is concerned I'm sure it's good in that particular category in short count couldn't be weird on that one I'm not sure if FX stats and what they state are exactly the same for I haven't found them to be in any of the FX rifles that I bought in the past couple years even my dream tac. Which is probably my favorite little compact Hunter so far in .25 cal, due to it's maneuverability sleek design (even though I converted it to a bottle) & run a True Trijcon ACOG stop it. Almost feel like I'm going to pull the trigger on the order of this just with a little more research first. Can you fill me in on some of my questions please it would be greatly appreciated! Oh and if I were to go with a suppressor I know everyone is a big Dawn flow guy. But I found that my impulse air 1350 with added cone and flushed out bottom end fitting on to my Panthera HC adds about 6 inches to it. I absolutely love it! For it quiets it down especially with that short barrel bark but perhaps something shorter and stubier this time I would go with.. any suggestions because I'm starting to lean very towards this particular gun? Also I heard One reviewer on YouTube say something about some of the unlock holes or all of the side of my holes I just there for looks.. any truth behind that as well just want to get all my ducks in a row before I go out and grab something 4 a G and regret it later LOL, really wish at least they made it a semi-auto or even a three round burst would be beautiful! Absolutely beautiful that was always my personal faith not a big fan of the fully automatics even though I have an LCS SK 19 also a point 30 calber and that thing is a beast Carl Walter barrel, 17 solid state magazine that doesn't remove. A lot of people have an issue with this but just talk to the guys who own the GK1's they'll let you know why a non-removable hairless barrel system works as well as it does in conjunction with the rest of the handlest system. I really do wish FX would employ that particular technology on something like this particular model it's also quick they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand! I would have took it a step further and do almost like sig did a few years ago with the m c x vic .22 semi... Before you say anything I don't mean there poopty trigger pull and the very low velocity speeds hey at least mine is still not leaking LOL but more on design of the way it racks just like a real AR! Why can't these companies that are trying to come out with a replica of a really come out with one with all the features if any company can do it it would be FX but it seems that they left out some things. Not necessarily enough for me not to get one though. Yes some thoughts and info would be greatly appreciated I still don't know what a tactical regulator is LOL if it was tactical wouldn't you be able to switch them on the fly LMFO! It's almost like a non-tactical regulator where is you have to take it apart to actually tune it SMH come on guys well the original amelite was made here in the USA and FX is a swedish company so there you go not hating on anyone just telling the truth and yes I've seen the crosman AIS and all that stuff yeah they look just like the real thing but they just little kids toys making one that's actually well designed for big boy toys Verizon men that have the money experience in knowhow wouldn't mind spending a couple extra bucks if they got it right. I get consulted a from a of the famous tactical equipment companies in the world due to my military experience and all I can say is this the customer is always right except the company has to listen that's where I come in.. ... But as far as air guns this is where I come to you guys LOL.
I didn't buy one, i went into palmbeachairguns store to get some .30 cal impulse air slugs and asked to hold the drs tactical. I love the feel of it, and if you love the feel of an AR you will love this and want to buy one too. If I were to get one, of would be a .177 500mm, maybe a 600mm at the longer. .22 or .25 would give me enough shots to shoot slugs throughout the day without refilling way too many times throughout the day. I like to shoot slugs, the slugs I shoot fragment when it hits the target so I limit pass-through as much as possible, and I need to perform head shots as otherwise iguanas will run away unless I shoot them with a .30 in the heart and lungs.
 
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For some reason, peter griffin's voice came to mind when I read this in my head 😂.

I didn't buy one, i went into palmbeachairguns store to get some .30 cal impulse air slugs and asked to hold the drs tactical. I love the feel of it, and if you love the feel of an AR you will love this and want to buy one too. If I were to get one, of would be a .177 500mm, maybe a 600mm at the longer. .22 or .25 would give me enough shots to shoot slugs throughout the day without refilling way too many times throughout the day. I like to shoot slugs, the slugs I shoot fragment when it hits the target so I limit pass-through as much as possible, and I need to perform head shots as otherwise iguanas will run away unless I shoot them with a .30 in the heart and lungs.

I actually own a LCS SK - 19 chambered in.30,


I must say that is one good looking rifle though! What did you end up getting the 25 cal? That looks to be about 36 inch length if my eyes serve me correctly.. wondering on the power of it I'm sure it's not the .177 tho, not that I have an issue with that caliber it's just something I remember as a kid I actually have a few of the old humorous 1911, Beretta fs92s, the Walther cp68 and of course my favorite one that I lost was the Smith & Wesson all made in Germany all top notch! I actually got my girl into shooting with the nickel plate Walnut grips FS 92! Now her favorite is a 9mm banshee carbine suppressed with a Kel-Tec extendabe rear stock. 🤣 But I just don't see them as real powerful air guns with the stopping power to take out small to medium game... I may be incorrect about that though I heard the signs make slugs for that caliber and I also am intrigued by the RAW l 20 caliber pistol but I think the 480 CF bottle on that particular pistol ruins not only the aesthetics but the real question is why would someone from r&d hello such a huge bottle on such a small little gun.. wait ratio doesn't make much sense to me anyway unless you are going to convert that particular domain shooter into a combine or a nine little shorty of a rifle.. yeah the more I look at it the more I like the look of it seeing how I've been used to shooting their eyes my whole life obviously never a bolt action but I have a shot bolt action shooting my favorite ammo the 308 Winchester cartridge and man they pack a wallop on the shoulder,.. (I got hit by an AK bullet in Kabal) more like a grays for if it really whacked me in the shoulder I have no arm left to speak of LOL.

Back to your rifle though you think you can give me as many specs as you can on it a the way it has to be around 5 to 6 pounds the way you holding it. B how much power is really coming out of it as compared to what FX States & C: short count on that 500 mm barrel... There's other things I'd like to know as far as accuracy is concerned I'm sure it's good in that particular category in shot count couldn't be weird on that one I'm not sure if FX stats and what they state are exactly the same for I haven't found them to be accurate in any of the FX rifles that I bought in the past couple years even my dream tac. Which is probably my favorite little compact Hunter so far in .25 cal, due to it's maneuverability sleek design (even though I converted it to a bottle) & run a True Trijcon ACOG atop it. Almost feel like I'm going to pull the trigger on the order of this just with a little more research first. Can you fill me in on some of my questions please it would be greatly appreciated! Oh and if I were to go with a suppressor I know everyone is a big Dawn flow guy. But I found that my impulse air 1350 with added cone and flushed out bottom end fitting on to my Panthera HC adds about 6 inches to it. I absolutely love it! But it's long.. waiting for the laughs lol For it quiets it down especially with that short barrel bark but perhaps something shorter/fatter and stubier this time I would go with.. any suggestions because I'm starting to lean very towards this particular gun? Also I heard One reviewer on YouTube say something about some of the mlock holes or all of the side of that holes I just there for looks.. any truth behind that as well just want to get all my ducks in a row before I go out and grab something 4 a G and regret it later due to lack of knowledge of item prior to purchase. I really wish at least they made it a semi-auto or even a three round burst would be beautiful! Absolutely beautiful that was always my personal favorite in my custom AR-10 setup that I used while being in the Raiders, not a big fan of the fully automatics for war due to the inconsistencies in between long shots I prefer the three round burst. Okay back to airguns even though I have an LCS SK 19 also a point 30 calber and that thing is a beast Carl Walter barrel, 17 solid state magazine that doesn't remove. I almost wish that it was semi auto and three round burst option instead of the fully automatic even though if I tap the trigger correctly or work it the way I Work It after having it for 3 plus years I can get a pretty good three round burst myself.A lot of people have an issue with this but just talk to the guys who own the GK1's they'll let you know why a non-removable hammerless barrel system works as well as it does in conjunction with the rest of the system. I really do wish FX would employ that particular technology on something like this particular model it's also quick they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand! I would have took it a step further and do almost like sig did a few years ago with the m c x vic .22 semi... Before you say anything I don't mean there poopty trigger pull and the very low velocity speeds hey at least mine is still not leaking LOL but more on design of the way it racks just like a real AR! Why can't these companies that are trying to come out with a replica of a really come out with one with all the features of a real AR. If any company can do it it would be FX but it seems that they left out some things. Not necessarily enough for me not to get one though. Yes some thoughts and info would be greatly appreciated I still don't know what a tactical regulator is LOL if it was tactical wouldn't you be able to switch them on the fly LMFO! It's almost like a non-tactical regulator where is you have to take it apart to actually tune it SMH come on guys well the original amelite was made here in the USA and FX is a swedish company so there you go not hating on anyone just telling the truth and yes I've seen the crosman AIS and all that stuff yeah they look just like the real thing but they just little kids toys making one that's actually well designed for big boy toys Verizon men that have the money experience in knowhow wouldn't mind spending a couple extra bucks if they got it right. I get consulted a from a of the famous tactical equipment companies in the world due to my military experience and all I can say is this the customer is always right except the company has to listen that's where I come in.. ... But as far as air guns this is where I come to you guys LOL.
Got one in .22, 600mm. I can measure it tomorrow but I think your biggest thing will be power. If you want to shoot slugs and pump out high FPE, you’ll probably end up with one magazine per fill at best, with 500mm barrel probably not even that. Mine is set up for 18gr at 895 (33FPE), 70 shots. Pretty sure I could get it to 50 FPE easily if I would want to, but shot count would tank. Plus it has no shroud so will be loud if you push it, even with a mod. It’s not a slug gun. Can you make it one? Yeah, probably. I don’t see any benefits over Panthera/Dynamic though, only disadvantages. So why would you. It’s an awesome pellet gun and there are others for slugs. Plenum is same size all calibers as far as I know. Dynamic folding adaptor works.
 
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For some reason, peter griffin's voice came to mind when I read this in my head 😂.

I didn't buy one, i went into palmbeachairguns store to get some .30 cal impulse air slugs and asked to hold the drs tactical. I love the feel of it, and if you love the feel of an AR you will love this and want to buy one too. If I were to get one, of would be a .177 500mm, maybe a 600mm at the longer. .22 or .25 would give me enough shots to shoot slugs throughout the day without refilling way too many times throughout the day. I like to shoot slugs, the slugs I shoot fragment when it hits the target so I limit pass-through as much as possible, and I need to perform head shots as otherwise iguanas will run away unless I shoot them with a .30 in the heart and lungs.

Got one in .22, 600mm. I can measure it tomorrow but I think your biggest thing will be power. If you want to shoot slugs and pump out high FPE, you’ll probably end up with one magazine per fill at best, with 500mm barrel probably not even that. Mine is set up for 18gr at 895 (33FPE), 70 shots. Pretty sure I could get it to 50 FPE easily if I would want to, but shot count would tank. Plus it has no shroud so will be loud if you push it, even with a mod. It’s not a slug gun. Can you make it one? Yeah, probably. I don’t see any benefits over Panthera/Dynamic though, only disadvantages. So why would you. It’s an awesome pellet gun and there are others for slugs. Plenum is same size all calibers as far as I know. Dynamic folding adaptor works.
Thanks Bud. That was good info for me, I honestly don't mind the pellet gun I dislike high numbers as we all know people hype up things especially companies like FX. This will be if I do get it the 4th FX that I've owned and right now my 30 cal is more than enough to drop coyotes I actually took out an all white alpha wolf the other night it was 230 lb 10 more pounds than I, I figure I'd keep my phc.30 for coyotes and perhaps the .22 cal for smaller game. I like foxes in there for I know people who also like them. I just don't want to make the wrong decision.

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I don't understand what u mean by that comment... Please enlighten me.
I think what he means is that congress seems to be rushing to regulate fire arms based on their appearance, not their actual function .... hence if you make an airgun that looks like a fire arm that the gunban crowd are trying to ban, they will want to ban it too.