Anyone else disappointed with the DonnyFl Fatboy 2.0?

[GA_LeadHead]

I own several different moderators from DonnyFl, ranging from the Tanto all the way up to the Emperor. All have done what I've expected them to do---until now.

I bought a Fatboy 2.0 for my new FX Wildcat 22 BT compact. I thought the shortness of the Fatboy and it's diameter would be a 'perfect' match for my little compact rifle.

Boy was I wrong. I feel ripped off. It's LOUD when compared to even the little Tanto. I have both a Sumo and Tanto in 22/25 and they are much more effective.

Dramatically so.

I'm curious if others that purchased the Fatboy 2.0 out there are disappointed as me.

I used the 22/25 insert rather than the 177/22 to avoid any possible clipping. I'll try the other insert tomorrow and see if it makes any difference, but I seriously doubt it.

 

[Santosluis]

If you don’t like this product give the company a call or email them I’m Pretty sure they will give you a different moderator for your rifle to me is a good company because my Dust cap in my impact was hard to take off and they send me a new one with out cuestión ask that too my is a good costumer service.

 

[bamavet55]

I own several different moderators from DonnyFl, ranging from the Tanto all the way up to the Emperor. All have done what I've expected them to do---until now.

I bought a Fatboy 2.0 for my new FX Wildcat 22 BT compact. I thought the shortness of the Fatboy and it's diameter would be a 'perfect' match for my little compact rifle.

Boy was I wrong. I feel ripped off. It's LOUD when compared to even the little Tanto. I have both a Sumo and Tanto in 22/25 and they are much more effective.

Dramatically so.

I'm curious if others that purchased the Fatboy 2.0 out there are disappointed as me.

I used the 22/25 insert rather than the 177/22 to avoid any possible clipping. I'll try the other insert tomorrow and see if it makes any difference, but I seriously doubt it.

Same here.

 

[Squack]

The reviews on donnyfl have a few experts justifying why this product didn't meet many users' exceptions. The takeaway is you need to add an extension if you want any sound reduction. 

I steered clear myself; the design is too short to offer anything more than an air stripper, in my experience.

 

[biohazardman]

I would imagine like most moderators with the right gun, caliber and power it will werq just fine. 

Although it may not werq so well in other calibers and or power levels.

This would be the norm for many/most moderators not just the FatBoy

 

[beerthief]

Interested to read about the next day when the correct .177/22 insert is used ? the size of the end hole in the moderator has a LOT to do with sound heard and .25 pellet is much larger than a .22 

I wonder if G Leadhead would also try a piece of blue painters tape covering the exit hole and just shoot thru it , i have done that and you end up with less sound escaping .

 

[FLgunner]

I was also surprised that it didn't "moderate" as well as any of the other DonnyFL moderators I have, and I even tried it with the extension. I found the Tanto to deaden the report more than the Fat Boy 2.0, even after adding the extension. Plus, after adding the extension and muzzle break, the thing was huge! Quite honesly, I have had much better luck with the Huma Air MOD 30 and MOD 40 LDCs, and they are sectional, so you can tailor them to your individual needs by simply adding or removing small sections. I have the smallest configuration of a MOD 30 (just the base and end cap) on my Ataman AP-16 and it's just as effective as a Tanto, and it's only 2" long compared to 5"-6" long Tanto!

 

[cmatera]

I have a Fat Boy with the extension and the muzzle break. The only benefit I see to it is the multi caliber capability. Why can't we get the other models with that? After a certain point of adding parts, you may as well just get say a Ronin and be done with it. As usual, the only ones not disappointed are the reviewers who are afraid of not getting more free stuff if they tell the truth.

 

[jps2486]

I don't understand the reason for being for the Fatboy, because all the other models work so well? Is this a marketing gimmick?

 

[rwsmike]

The best moderators donny makes is the tanto and fx moderator .....them two knock the bark out as good as any . I couldnt hear any difference even using the bigger sumo or tatsu....so from 177-25 tanto or fx donny

 

[rwsmike]

On my ataman I switched from the tanto to the fx and I'm very pleased with sound and look.

 

[M0ist0ne]

It's not a quiet moderator, but it takes out just enough bark. More of a looks cool thing especially if you have the muzzle brake...which I'm pretty sure makes it louder That's the expectation I had for it though...and I have two of em (thanks for the second one FL!). Lol

If I want pesting quiet, I pull out the Ronin or koi. 

When I shoot NRL, I actually like that I can hear it a little more vs being mouse fart quiet. 

 

[Peashooter]

The fat boy are too fat for my liking, i am looking for something in the 38 - 40 mm range.

 

[Blackpaw]

I too bought a Fat Boy, and before I throw in the towel on it I would like to try it out on another gun. The sumos and tantos I have had have been great.

One note, I have tried it on a Daystate H. Revere in 25 cal and it dropped the dB 10 points. Sort of good, but I don't have another moderator to compare it too at this time.

 

[SimpleGuy]

Wow that surprises me I thought DFL was the Guru of the Moderators?

 

[Blackpaw]

Here are DonnyFL FatBoy Review comments from the DonnyFL page: https://donnyfl.com/products/2-x-4-25-inches-fatboy-2-0

I sent an email to DonnyFL detailing my experience so far with the FatBoy. Maybe it is designed to be added to something to work best, but if so, it shouldn't be at the price point it is.

 

[L.Leon]

I love both of my Tantos, they have been very effective. The Fatboy is just too fat, might as well put a soda can up front.

 

[Guest]

Yup. Threw one on my Veteran 25 and it didn't do a thing for it. It had a machining issue with the 25/30 cal air stripper as well. Sent it back and got a Huggett Belita and now is quieter. 

 

[Blackpaw]

DonnyFL’s response to my questions/comments. Thumbs up for their openness. This says don’t make my mistake and buy the FatBoy as a stand alone moderator.

 

[JungleShooter]

Excellent explanation by DonnyFL. Thank you, this has been very helpful to me.

Matthias