Shooters moving away from RW?

Yep and next year it will likely be something else. That is just the nature of the hobby and I’m all for it. Red Wolf is a heck of a nice gun. Might be a great time to buy one if you don’t own one.

I noticed.that after last years defeat, the Impact boys decided to up the game. Pretty much a definitive win for FX.

I’m not selling mine!? I’ll be honest had mine listed for a short while few months back, but decided not to let it go, a few-reasons why,first the gun is just awesome to shoot!,second -I stand by my word that this electro-mechanical platform is the future... “say what you will but is used in everything from cars to lawn mowers to airplanes!” And is efficient, easily reprogrammed, durable,and actually very cost affective... I know the first thing people will say is— but it costs X-amount for programmers,batteries etc. but what do I see when people buy other guns “won’t mention names” but must get it tuned or add plenums or different longer liners etc.& endless accessories! IMO. (Just so you know the 3or4 axis milling machine that makes our airguns and generates the power to use those same machines utilizes this principle) but from a competitive standpoint they didn’t put it in a multi-adjustable,durable stock for this application??? By the way go back and read my topic named MY PREDICTIONS

As an owner of " the other gun(s), all i have to say is AMEN brother7!

FX is similar to some car companies, constantly introducing new products. This can be frustrating to some owners, as the market tends to focus on the new stuff, especially when the maker is as aggressive as FX in making them visible. Daystate isn't immune from this behavior either, but does tend to rely a bit more on proven products as opposed to new bells and whistles. I have a standard power RW, and I like it a lot. I would say it is as accurate as my RAW, and that can't be said of many other air rifles. It's three programming modes offers a lot of flexibility, and shot count is impressive. The electronic trigger can be a bit fussy to get right, but it operates very well. I think the FX Impact, specifically, is popular because it is so easy for the user to tune. And FX is giving a lot attention to the slug market too, with new barrel liners. Regardless of product, the US market always wants the newest, biggest, fastest, high tech, etc., and FX appears to be the most effective at exploiting that trend. So no, I don't think there is anything wrong with the RW. In fact, my guess is that it will be more reliable long-term than many of its competitors. Once you accept the electronic operating system, there isn't really as much to go wrong with it as with most mechanical rifles with a lot of features. Changing hammer spring tension, port size, regulator setting, trigger adjustments, etc, all involve mechanical parts that need maintenance. Granted, if the RW quits out of warranty, you have a $2,500 door stop. No free lunches. Given generally equal quality, it's all a marketing game, and FX plays well. 

Yes, interesting trend indeed. And a great time to buy a used RedWolf!

Last year, I had a post asking shooters their opinion between the Impact & Redwolf HP. After a couple months, I decided on the RW. I gotta say, it was pretty much a coin flip for me. If the MKII was out at that time, I probably would've gone with the Impact. With that said, I still really dig my RW! Power, accuracy, smoothness, with an insane trigger. And now they have updated version starting to ship.... A.R.T. barrel and new board that's pushing the ,22 at 65ft lbs Sounds impressive....! We'll see how she performs.

I'll be competing with my RedWolf at EBR this year.

--Carl

There is a place for both a Redwolf and an Impact in everyones armoury, in fact I would go as far as saying they are the only two guns you need to cover everything.

The Redwolf is to Ferrari what the Impact is to Mustang, they both do their own thing beautifully, but just in different ways.

So to answer your question no this is absolutely not the end of the RW platform.

I noticed.that after last years defeat, the Impact boys decided to up the game. Pretty much a definitive win for FX.

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I dont think you will see the same outcome at EBR!

Reason?

Sponsor a comp and influence the outcome, simple!

I prefer my Impact due to its length, my RW HP was very long with a suppressor at the end. My MKII with 700mm barrel and Donny shogun is tiny in comparison, sure the RW trigger is amaze balls, but both my rifles shoot equally well at what ranges I normally shoot at. 

Matt

I noticed every time someone compares a guns ability's they use FX as a standard. Is there a reason for that?

I noticed every time someone compares a guns ability's they use FX as a standard. Is there a reason for that?

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THAT! 

Nuff said.

My earlier post! Under my predictions... for what it’s worth?

 

Seems little doubt FX especially the impact top dog and it has some really good things going for it but this is a marathon not a sprint and the lead may change or it may not but we will all benefit from the competition. 

The single biggest advantage to the impact is you appear to be able to up grade without buying an entirely new gun.

I’ve legit owned most of the high end rifles and I love my impact over all of them. If RAW would make a rifle with the adjustability of the impact I’d sell my soul and get that. 

Matt

To me that’s the beauty of RAW’s though, they are already tested and set up for your specific needs! I’ve owned 5 of them 3- I ordered directly from Martin actually talked to Sandra first ( who by the way is extremely knowledgeable about these guns and and what you want before you talk to Martin!) I’ve had specific needs and specs I’ve wanted, and Martin has always talked to me personally before the order was placed to clarify what and why he thought it was a good Idea or not! and what more could you want? A gun that is set up by the owner/manufacturer/ designer that personally tests each rifle before it leaves his shop... to me that’s the reason I’m so enamored by these guns and company! No need to tune it’s already done for you!,and I doubt your going to do much better for the same price as a massed produced gun,and don’t have to spend another 500$ to “tune it...” IMO

If Martin had a slug gun I’d be all for it. 

Matt

I thought some RAW's shot slugs ?? I thought I read that some where ?? 





Rog

The other thing is , Maybe I am different to others but I could not do all this tuning that people are doing to their FX's , I am shockingly bad at that sort off thing. My Red Wolf works a treat , It does what I want and I dont actually have to do a bunch to make it shoot right . I know you can make them better , I know that Ken can make them better and do other stuff but to be honest mine out fo the box was bang on . I would be proper scared to change anything on the FX for fear of braking it . I for one am happy with the the "out of the box " performance of my RW and would not change it for the World . Its works ,. It groups really really well and does everything I need and all I have to do is charge it ... Suits me a treat ! If I tried to tune an FX , I would have a Big bag of bits and no clue what to do with them . 

Rog 

I guess after all is said, everyone has there favorites for whatever reason, I love my RW!, but I didn’t buy it to compete with, either! That’s where the RAW’s come into play... For me they are the gun I have the most confidence in!,they are very durable and repeatable to me that’s what counts!