Dairyboy, interesting comment about the floating hammer. Others claimed that FX didn't have a debounce device, so was inferior. you now say it does have a debounce device by design, so by my inferior by my definition. So, we can argue about what's a better design till the cows come home, point being, certain persons here making claims about design that I really put in the "1 Star" ratings category. They seem to have opinions not backed up by facts, or real life experience.
I do agree with your comment, "Go with what you think you want and try it. If you don't like it, sell it and try something else" though. The only way to figure out what you want is to get into the game and use the gun. There is no best gun for all applications, but there may be a best gun for whatever you want to do with it.
The original question about QC problems was a bait, and it did stir up some discussion. Bottom line, everyone has an opinion, and all opinions on this board are worth what was paid. The only opinion is the shooter deciding if they like the gun they are shooting for whatever the application.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any major manufacturer like FX or Crossman, or a couple others. No way would I recommend any gun imported by Umarex (Umarex isn't a manufacturer, just an importer). In my opinion, The QC at Umarex is questionable at best. FX, Daystate, Crosman and other majors will stand behind products. Other vendors, not so much.
