FX I hate my fx drs pro

[Airgun Al]

I’m not sure who made this but every time I see it, I can’t stop laughing. It’s so true of a lot hobbies

Im no cartoonist, and that is my work of art.
I doodled that years ago, as I was researching all the "problems" with FX Impacts, and FX products in general.
After many countless hours of my research here on AGN and several other forums, I came to the epic discovery and conclusion that 98% of these "problems" with FX, all had 1 thing in common.....

 

[NAProf]

To the OP,
AirBuks just put out a video for FX (on their YouTube Channel) that shows how to disassemble all of the DRS models. It shows the "match grade" trigger group from the Pro. That trigger group has been available for a while - I think it was on the Boss. I bought one to play with and figure out how it was different. I decided not to use it on my Crowns as I liked my GRS stocks and didn't want to modify them.

But the key point is it is really easy to swap the trigger groups. Remove the "match grade" group by undoing the two cap screws holding it to the block. You will see a small lever protruding from the bock. Remove the grub screw covering the most forward (and lowest) trigger pin, then remove the pin. The lever will fall out. Place the regular trigger group in the slot and put the pin through the trigger wheel of this group. Replace grub screw. Adjust to taste.

Cheers,
Greg

For reference. here is a view of a 3D model of the Dynamic action (which uses basically the same trigger group)

 

[wimpanzee]

To the OP,
AirBuks just put out a video for FX (on their YouTube Channel) that shows how to disassemble all of the DRS models. It shows the "match grade" trigger group from the Pro. That trigger group has been available for a while - I think it was on the Boss. I bought one to play with and figure out how it was different. I decided not to use it on my Crowns as I liked my GRS stocks and didn't want to modify them.

But the key point is it is really easy to swap the trigger groups. Remove the "match grade" group by undoing the two cap screws holding it to the block. You will see a small lever protruding from the bock. Remove the grub screw covering the most forward (and lowest) trigger pin, then remove the pin. The lever will fall out. Place the regular trigger group in the slot and put the pin through the trigger wheel of this group. Replace grub screw. Adjust to taste.

Cheers,
Greg

For reference. here is a view of a 3D model of the Dynamic action (which uses basically the same trigger group)
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thank you. my hope swells.

 

[wimpanzee]

Im no cartoonist, and that is my work of art.
I doodled that years ago, as I was researching all the "problems" with FX Impacts, and FX products in general.
After many countless hours of my research here on AGN and several other forums, I came to the epic discovery and conclusion that 98% of these "problems" with FX, all had 1 thing in common.....

in my defense, this is my 4th fx gun, and the only one i really had problems with. i just got done retuning my panthera - removed the tungsten hammer and installed an 8mm hammer and standard valve pin, then tuned it shoot accurately at 235 yards. i'm just super frustrated with a lack of detailed documentation that i could find on differences on the drs and drs pro - the included manual did not make any distinction. But thank you for your thoughts.

 

[Normkel]

I hate it.

Started by ordering an action and the saber tactical chassis. The SB chassis would not fit, it bound the trigger when installed. UA installed it that way, shipped it to me with the safety stuck on fire, and the trigger not even moving at all. The only compensation for that fiasco was free return shipping. Woohoo.

SO called UA and swapped it for the delta force chassis. OMG this thing is heavier than philosophy class. I could not, for my use case of shooting out back and an occasional field jaunt, lug that thing around.

So I found that FORM from the UK made some beautiful walnut stocks with cheek and LoP adjustments...ordered one of those. Finally get the trigger guard with it, and go to put it all together, and find out that it doesn't fit. Apparently the DRS PRO and the DRS CLASSIC have different trigger groups, and they are not compatible across stocks. The PRO is intended ONLY for chassis style - despite only fitting 2 of the 3 chassis available.

So back to UA, and ordered a standard trigger group, which they claim FX says you can swap, but they never have. I probably should have looked at videos of removing the trigger assembly before ordering that, because now there is no way I am excited about taking all those tiny pieces apart lol.

So, now, 6 month in on ownership, and I still have a gun I cannot shoot. I am ready to stop throwing good money after bad - I just wanted a slug ready FX gun, it just looks like this adventure is down a rabbit hole full of poo.

Anyone want a DRS pro action with no stock? Walnut FORM stock anyone? I'm sure no one does, just really frustrated and needed to vent.

At the risk of sounding condescending, have you checked to see if any members are near to you? I've dealt with several FX trigger groups, including DRS, and there will be many members with more expertise.

 

[Airgun Al]

in my defense, this is my 4th fx gun, and the only one i really had problems with. i just got done retuning my panthera - removed the tungsten hammer and installed an 8mm hammer and standard valve pin, then tuned it shoot accurately at 235 yards. i'm just super frustrated with a lack of detailed documentation that i could find on differences on the drs and drs pro - the included manual did not make any distinction. But thank you for your thoughts.

By your title, I thought your hatred was with FX, and you hated your DRS Pro!
Yet it seems like your having numerous problems with everything EXCEPT for your FX DRS Pro!
So why the hatred for FX, when the fitment issues/customer service are with other companies?

The examples you used were:
1. Saber tactical chassis.... The SB chassis would not fit, it bound the trigger when installed....
2. Utah Air...UA installed it that way, shipped it to me with the safety stuck on fire, and the trigger not even moving at all....
3. Delta force chassis. ....OMG this thing is heavier than philosophy class...
4. FORM Stocks.... FORM doesn't fit....the DRS PRO and the DRS CLASSIC have different trigger groups, and they are not compatible across stocks.

Sort of like developing hate for Chevrolet (after owning 4 of them), because a Ford Ranger bumper wont fit a Silverado correctly isnt it?

 

[AlanMcD]

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While that is certainly funny, and probably applies to a lot people, I don't think it warranted here. The OP clearly indicated ordering a custom gun and it not working at all, and a return for a correction to the problem created a whole different one . . .

OMG this thing is heavier than philosophy class.

Sorry you are having such troubles from it, but I have to say that this comment had me laughing better than I have in a while. Kudos on the analogy!

 

[Airgun Al]

The OP clearly indicated ordering a custom gun and it not working at all, and a return for a correction to the problem created a whole different one . . .

Custom gun?
The DRS PRO comes from the factory with a MDT chassis....NOT a Saber Tactical chassis. and NOT a Delta Force chassis!
Correct me if I am wrong, but the OP is attempting to bolt on a variety of aftermarket parts that may or may not fit his model!
And apparently these aftermarket parts do NOT simply bolt on and fit the factory original FX DRS PRO model!
Yet somehow his hate is geared toward FX?
Sort of like developing hate for Chevrolet, because a Ford Ranger bumper wont fit a Silverado correctly isnt it?

 

[wimpanzee]

Custom gun?
The DRS PRO comes from the factory with a MDT chassis....NOT a Saber Tactical chassis. and NOT a Delta Force chassis!
Correct me if I am wrong, but the OP is attempting to bolt on a variety of aftermarket parts that may or may not fit his model!
And apparently these aftermarket parts do NOT simply bolt on and fit the factory original FX DRS PRO model!
Yet somehow his hate is geared toward FX?
Sort of like developing hate for Chevrolet, because a Ford Ranger bumper wont fit a Silverado correctly isnt it?

Incorrect, it came from the factory without a chassis. I asked the vendor to install one, and they failed.

 

[AlanMcD]

Custom gun?
The DRS PRO comes from the factory with a MDT chassis....NOT a Saber Tactical chassis. and NOT a Delta Force chassis!
Correct me if I am wrong, but the OP is attempting to bolt on a variety of aftermarket parts that may or may not fit his model!
And apparently these aftermarket parts do NOT simply bolt on and fit the factory original FX DRS PRO model!
Yet somehow his hate is geared toward FX?
Sort of like developing hate for Chevrolet, because a Ford Ranger bumper wont fit a Silverado correctly isnt it?

As Wimpanzee said above, that is what I was addressing when I said "custom gun" . . .

Based on the original post, I was acknowledging it was not a stock FX gun, but rather a "custom gun" modified and sold by UA as a complete gun (based on parts they offered and sold to work together, with their assembly too) to the customer, only to have it fail miserably. They obviously did not do even the most basic function check on it after they modded it. And then their "fix" failed to satisfy one of the customer's other key requirements, so they failed again . . .

You can disagree with my use of the words "custom gun," but your characterization of the situation is flat out wrong - the first two "bolt on" events were done by airgun retailer (selling the gun as a brand new complete item), not the customer. So that cartoon, although funny and often appropriate, does not apply in this case - and that should have been clear from reading the OP. That was my point.

 

[Raider03]

As Wimpanzee said above, that is what I was addressing when I said "custom gun" . . .

Based on the original post, I was acknowledging it was not a stock FX gun, but rather a "custom gun" modified and sold by UA as a complete gun (based on parts they offered and sold to work together, with their assembly too) to the customer, only to have it fail miserably. They obviously did not do even the most basic function check on it after they modded it. And then their "fix" failed to satisfy one of the customer's other key requirements, so they failed again . . .

You can disagree with my use of the words "custom gun," but your characterization of the situation is flat out wrong - the first two "bolt on" events were done by airgun retailer (selling the gun as a brand new complete item), not the customer. So that cartoon, although funny and often appropriate, does not apply in this case - and that should have been clear from reading the OP. That was my point.

Then the title of the thread should read " I hate the custom DRS Pro Utah Airguns built for ".

 

[Vana2]

I hate it.

Started by ordering an action and the saber tactical chassis. The SB chassis would not fit, it bound the trigger when installed. UA installed it that way, shipped it to me with the safety stuck on fire, and the trigger not even moving at all. The only compensation for that fiasco was free return shipping. Woohoo.

SO called UA and swapped it for the delta force chassis. OMG this thing is heavier than philosophy class. I could not, for my use case of shooting out back and an occasional field jaunt, lug that thing around.

So I found that FORM from the UK made some beautiful walnut stocks with cheek and LoP adjustments...ordered one of those. Finally get the trigger guard with it, and go to put it all together, and find out that it doesn't fit. Apparently the DRS PRO and the DRS CLASSIC have different trigger groups, and they are not compatible across stocks. The PRO is intended ONLY for chassis style - despite only fitting 2 of the 3 chassis available.

So back to UA, and ordered a standard trigger group, which they claim FX says you can swap, but they never have. I probably should have looked at videos of removing the trigger assembly before ordering that, because now there is no way I am excited about taking all those tiny pieces apart lol.

So, now, 6 month in on ownership, and I still have a gun I cannot shoot. I am ready to stop throwing good money after bad - I just wanted a slug ready FX gun, it just looks like this adventure is down a rabbit hole full of poo.

Anyone want a DRS pro action with no stock? Walnut FORM stock anyone? I'm sure no one does, just really frustrated and needed to vent.

Ever thought of just getting the OEM chassis and using the DRS PRO as it was designed?

I'm not being facetious, or sarcastic... just kinda stating the obvious. It's hard enough to get the tolerances of all the bits to play together without adding 3rd party parts into the mix.

It's bad/frustrating when supposedly interchangeable after market parts don't fit but it's not the fault of the OEM.

Maybe UA will take responsibility for the action/stock incompatibility (they should have noticed the problem) and swap for the OEM chassis.

I've got a good variety of airguns (including a bunch of FXs), don't modify them and most are shot in factory tune... perfectly acceptable performance and no problems.

I bought a .22/600MM DRS CLASSIC for squirrel hunting and have been really pleased with it.

Give it another chance. Good luck with getting things sorted out.

Cheers!

 

[AlanMcD]

Then the title of the thread should read " I hate the custom DRS Pro Utah Airguns built for ".

And how is that my issue to address?

 

[Kola]

And how is that my issue to address?

Why are you trying to make the thread about you?

It is about ‘These aftermarket items do not fit my DRS, now I hate FX’…

 

[AlanMcD]

Why are you trying to make the thread about you?

It is about ‘These aftermarket items do not fit my DRS, now I hate FX’…

I'm not making it about me - others are, including you . . .

My first post in here was in response to a mischaracterization of the what the OP did with the cartoon, and since then others were saying I was wrong about it when I was not, so I clarified and corrected those.

The post may be poorly titled, but it is not mine to correct. If you want it changed, then tell that to someone that can change it . . .

 

[BSJ]

My Barra 250Z is, right from the box, better than the two Crowns I've had my hands on.

FX is all hype.

 

[john8]

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been there, done that, it drove my crews bat poop crazy that I couldn't leave well enough alone.

 

[wooferocau]

FX is all hype.

Agree..

 

[Ta-Ta Toothie]

Unfortunately it's like raising a child, how it turns out depends on you...

 

[wimpanzee]

Well, thank something for lazy Sundays!
After getting a little inspiration from SOME of the comments (thank you, constructive people), I applied sufficient interludes of cursing, sweating, filing, and grinding with the dremel, to create some ugly monstrosity that allows my existing trigger to fit. Started by filing back the entire section, before a few fitting tests showed I just needed a little shelf cut out for the trigger piece to move it.
This may be disappointing to those looking to shuffle through the loot pile, but it looks like I will have a functioning gun after all.