This is just my opinion. I think every airgun should have a cocking indicator, as well as a anti double feed mechanism! This goes needless to say why, but what's your opinion?
Indicators?
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Anti-double feed is a great feature. The only guns I have it on are my Pulsar and Renegade, but unfortunately Daystate's new magazine design does not. I altered the old magazines so I could keep the feature; to me it's that important. I wish all guns had it.
Knowing when a rifle is cocked is a good idea too, IMO.
Knowing when a rifle is cocked is a good idea too, IMO.
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IMO the lack of a double feed stop is nothing less than P-Poor engineering. Especially on high $$ guns like the FXs and Daystates.
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Yes these would be nice features. I definitely try to never leave mine cocked. If I’m hunting and don’t get the shot I just fire the shot eventually in a safe direction. However, I definitely have found myself unsure and pointing the gun in a safe direction and pulling the trigger to see if it is cocked. As far as double feeding I’m a forgetful dope and have never done it (knock on wood). I’m my opinion it’s super easy to avoid.
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"Anti-double feed". yeah, a nice addition.
A "cocking indicator", mmm, seems a lot of Engineering design/machine time for little gain.
Pay more attention to when you cock your gun. It's not like as these air powered guns were semi-auto (well, MOST of them !).
Mike
A "cocking indicator", mmm, seems a lot of Engineering design/machine time for little gain.
Pay more attention to when you cock your gun. It's not like as these air powered guns were semi-auto (well, MOST of them !).
Mike
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On my FX Royals, if my safety won't move fully to the rear (safe position) then it's not cocked. You can adjust the trigger to make this work. Also if it is cocked if I pull the cocking lever back it feels different. I always chamber a pellet after making a shot. Habit.
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While a cocking indicator is a nice feature to have, I personally don't trust them and double check for myself when I'm in doubt. Treating your airguns as firearms goes a long way in regards to safety. Although, some airguns are different. There's no way to extract a pellet/slug unless you shoot it in a safe direction or push it out with a rod. I do like having an anti double load feature but I always find myself checking a second time and knowing what condition my airgun is in.
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