Do I need a FX Wildcat M3 compact?

[KC2LLW]

Hello, been shooting pcp airguns for about a year now. I only use them for backyard pest control. Mainly grey squirrels, groundhogs and raccoons. Both of my guns are 25 caliber. My first purchase was Avenger in wood and my second was a Flashpup side lever synthetic. I have only shot the Avenger about 10 time as with the Donny FL Sumo it is 52" long and feels like I am walking around with a 8' 2X4! compared to the Flashpup 32" compact size which I love and have taken many squirrels with and my first groundhog just last week. I am trying to possibly talk my way into or out of a FX Wildcat M3 compact. Are they that good and should I sell the Avenger and save up for one, or is my Flashpup all I need for my 55 yard maximum backyard shots? Would I get a much more accurate gun over the Flashpup which seems to be doing well at a $375 dollar gun. Or is the $1400 Wildcat a must have for me?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Solo1]

if your going to get 1 id look at the vp bottle option higher shot count and a bit more power out of the 600 mm barrel. but if your happy with what you have stick with it

 

[Spikedog]

Here’s a nice MKI in the classifieds. Have on in the wood stock and love it. 

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

$1,400 is a lot of cash for something you don't really need for your purposes.

I'd just upgrade my optics if it does need upgrading.

Personally, I would not post inquiries like these 'cuz majority of the members are only too happy to spend your $ for you.

 

[Matt247365]

If I were spending that kind of money I'd get one of these.

http://taipan-airguns.com/

I have 3 of them. Two .22s and a .25.

Sold my .22 Wildcat compact 2 weeks after getting my hands on a Taipan.

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

I'll second the taipan if you have to have something nice. Do you need it? No. Do I need my fx crown or nova star any of the 5 pcp pistols or my 1322 or hw50s, realistically, no. I really only "need" one. And one of my pistols would cut it. It's a hobby. We collect and shoot things we like or want. 

 

[Jasonmc]

I'm waist deep in this hobby/sport.. almost 20 years now... I can tell you this... if it looks like this hobby/sport is something you will be in for years... just spend the coin and upgrade... you wont be sorry.. 

 

[bamavet55]

No. You don't need it, but what the heck. If you enjoy airgunning, go for it!

I have about 20 air rifles I don't need. However, I enjoy this hobby and have no regrets.

 

[tcarlson777]

Steve,

what kind of accuracy are you seeing with your flash pup? Does it ever experience a shift in point of impact? My first PCP was an Umarex Origin, and it was not very accurate or consistent, so it was easy to justify an upgrade to a Taipan Veteran. However, some people who own lower priced guns have great results. Good luck with your decision. 

 

[douger]

if you want it get it, you sure will enjoy it 

 

[KC2LLW]

Steve,

what kind of accuracy are you seeing with your flash pup? Does it ever experience a shift in point of impact? My first PCP was an Umarex Origin, and it was not very accurate or consistent, so it was easy to justify an upgrade to a Taipan Veteran. However, some people who own lower priced guns have great results. Good luck with your decision.

My accuracy is not bad for a $375 dollar gun with a $150 dollar scope(Athlon Neos 4-12X40SFP) I probably don’t need the FX Wildcat but I am not happy with the Avenger not that its a bad gun it is just to bulky for my needs. I guess there are a lot of options to choose from and FX is not the only high quality compact guns out there.

 

[MikeAndrews]

This is not about need, but if I had it to do over I would buy the wildcat again without hesitation. My wildcat mklll compact is an excellent shooting air rifle. Add a zero db moderator as budget allows and never look back. Caution! The rabbit hole is deep. 

 

[Pale_Rider]

Ask yourself these questions: 

Do I want this because of all the hype about the mk3? 


Or

Do I want this because I would really enjoy a higher quality airgun? 


I think many airgunners, new guys and veterans, are susceptible to wanting a new gun because of all the hype about it. Then when they get the gun realize they didn’t really want it and sell it on the classifieds. On the other hand you might really enjoy shooting a higher end airgun.

If I were you I would buy it to try out. If you don’t like it you would only lose a couple hundred when you sell it. Consider it an expensive lesson to learn what kind of airguns suit you. Or you might find you love it

 

[biohazardman]

Only need it if the addiction requires it. It's a very personal thing and different for all of us. 

I am pretty sure the amount of time you can spend in the money pit is dictated by how your bank account or credit card balances are doing. ;^)

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I have an Airmaks Katran Compact (bottle) in .22 that's tiny, light, and pops squirrels like....man it hits hard, and is accurate. It's loud though and needs a big can to be quiet. About $1200 and so far none of the tuning FX owners are famous for doing. It is SO much fun...and it comes in .25 also. I cannot adequately tell you how much fun it is.

There's nothing wrong with FX, in fact they're fantastic guns and a MK3 was the next on my list until I won the Katran in an AGN contest. There are some things FX does better, and some things the Katran does better, but if you haven't looked at a Katran Compact you might want to and see if it fits the bill.

 

[KC2LLW]

Ask yourself these questions: 

Do I want this because of all the hype about the mk3? 


Or

Do I want this because I would really enjoy a higher quality airgun? 


I think many airgunners, new guys and veterans, are susceptible to wanting a new gun because of all the hype about it. Then when they get the gun realize they didn’t really want it and sell it on the classifieds. On the other hand you might really enjoy shooting a higher end airgun.

If I were you I would buy it to try out. If you don’t like it you would only lose a couple hundred when you sell it. Consider it an expensive lesson to learn what kind of airguns suit you. Or you might find you love it

Yes this is what happened to me when I bought my $450 Avenger in wood. I saw all the videos on how great it was and I had to have it, but didn’t realize how huge it was and when I got it I quickly realized I hated it not because it was a bad shooter it is very accurate but just to bulky for my needs as a run through the house and shoot out the window gun. I feel the FX is a high quality gun over triple the price but would definitely suite my needs.

 

[KC2LLW]

I have an Airmaks Katran Compact (bottle) in .22 that's tiny, light, and pops squirrels like....man it hits hard, and is accurate. It's loud though and needs a big can to be quiet. About $1200 and so far none of the tuning FX owners are famous for doing. It is SO much fun...and it comes in .25 also. I cannot adequately tell you how much fun it is.

There's nothing wrong with FX, in fact they're fantastic guns and a MK3 was the next on my list until I won the Katran in an AGN contest. There are some things FX does better, and some things the Katran does better, but if you haven't looked at a Katran Compact you might want to and see if it fits the bill.

I will check them out but I need an ultra quiet gun due to the neighborhood 

 

[cmatera]

Truth-you don't need it, but you still may want it.

 

[bckyrdsnpr52]

Do it! The quality is so much better on a high end gun. 

 

[Revin]

I'm going through the same dilemma, though process myself. Different but similar guns, change my mind daily or more.trying not to impulse buy and wishing I could hold what I'm interested in my own hands to see if it make me smile. 

Go with what makes you smile.