FX Impact X upgrades?

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stinkajames

stinkajames

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I'm about to "press go" on an Impact X 22 cal. And can't wait to have one in my hot little hands. My Royale is fantastic but the Impact is going to suit my needs perfectly.
I was wondering if anybody knows exactly how the Impact has evolved since it's release? As most of you would be aware, there have been a few teething issues from the start, and just interested to know what has been upgraded along the way? Internally and externally.
I know the new barrel is different, along with the retaining screw. Did FX put a bigger pin in the cocking block? Are the regulator and gauges improved at all? Is the pellet probe screw different? Is the quick connector easier to disconnect? Anything I've missed? None of these thing put me off the Impact. I love FX but just interested to know which little issues are now completely non-issues.
Thanks fellas. ?
 
1 Cocking block has more support around the pin to prevent it bending. 
2 Valve housing is milled to increase the size of the plenum slightly. 
3 Regulator changed to the same longer regulator that is in the Crown. 
4 The new trigger block for the longer regulator also has extra support bushes for 2 of the pins of the trigger.
5 1 piece cheek rest
6 larger xring around valve rod. 
7 stronger screw holding pellet probe
8 grub screw instead of thumb screw to hold the barrel 
9 better access to fill nipple
10 Some cosmetic machined lines in the trigger block and guard. 
There are probably some others. They may have increased the diameter of the valve seat judging by the velocities the new guns seem to get but that’s a guess. 
Michael
 
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I'm not a fan of the line they milled into the trigger guard.
Not a fan of the black top plate and black butt plates on my Silver Impact. (I wanted all those parts SILVER)
I guess they did these things to distinguish between upgraded models.
Also the Impact "X" comes with a fill port dust cap like the crown. (Nobody tells you that) At least I couldn't find information on it so I ordered 2.
The .22 also comes with a fixed shroud, not the telescoping shroud. The barrel is 600mm
 
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Ill probably be getting a black one anyway. Thought it might not be as shiny so when I'm hunting the critters dont see me. That's the theory anyway. 
That's great that it comes with a dust cap. I was hoping they would throw one in. 
No moderators or shrouds here mate. Apparently aussies feel safer when they can hear the shots! ?
Thanks for the info. 
 
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