REVIEW: FX Airguns DRS

This is my review, slightly late of the FX Airguns DRS. This is the UK legal sub 12 ft lb version in 22 Cal. Let's be clear, I bought this with my own money.
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[@thomasbeavon6485]

At 12 minutes 56 I saw the magazine o ring get shredded. It is a gorgeous air rifle.

[@BionicRusty]

God god, it’s Giles! I’ve had two kids, put them through primary school, high school and uni since your last video. 😂 Good to see you, bud. 🙏

[@AirgunGearShow]

You forgot your now a Grandad three times over. Cheers. G

[@rickoshea8138]

Hammer spring float when uncocked reduces hammer bounce when fired. It is not a defect, it is a simple solution to reduce air consumption, and muzzle report.

[@halmason9252]

You Sir are once again a breath of fresh air in the airgun world. I understand your comments about the growing samness of airgun reviews. Most are completely meaningless that do nothing to inform anybody about a product. Thank you.

[@Seasidesurfer]

Fabulous to see you back and give such a glowing review of the rifle I have just bought though in .177 cal. I'm using the Dreamline mag as I couldn't get on with the mini mag, my RFD swapped it, but will buy the one you demonstrated when you have back in stock. I too found that regular cleaning improves accuracy immensely as previously a cleaning regime was unnecessary with my HW100. Brilliant review Giles, glad you're enjoying shooting and staying safe and well. Thanks

[@pete7894]

Great video. I bought one of these in .25/700mm came with the large upgraded plenum and slug barrel, so it's basically a DRS Pro in this version after slug kit installed. It is really a fine gun can't stop shooting and playing with it. I am in USA so i can "still" adjust regulator and it makes huge difference between different pellets weights and styles on accuracy. Was putting out well over 1000 fps out of box with 28.24 grain pellet had to turn down because of flyers, now shooting out the bullseye at 50 yards at about 900 fps. I did put the DRS high rail picatinny on it and glad i did. Its real loud without a moderator, real close to a 22LR report. Only two things i do not like, the magazine is horrible in every way, there is no upgrade available for .25. The air fill probe major weak link, already had to replace one ring and there out of stock. Sharp edges where probe goes in, got to be real gentle and go straight in and never forget to use pressure release on compressor before pulling it out, instant o ring destruction if not.

[@LeviAirRifleChronicles]

Giles I must say, my 7 year old, Notos shooting son Levi and I look forward to your reviews and comedy " this side of the pond" Thank you for the laughs and reviews.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Love the Firebird shot.....Thanks for watching both of you. Giles.

[@danielcooper175]

Good to see you back Giles

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks Daniel. G

[@cedhome7945]

Just when I was going to clean my u tube subscription list giles comes back to life and posts a belter of a video 👍

[@Jensen-64]

Hope we don't have to wait too long for your next video 👍

[@AirgunGearShow]

Once I find something of interest....will get the camera out. Cheers. G

[@lewis1141951]

I have one in walnut with the 600 barrel and FAC. Magazine does suck. So I bought the Orion mag. Two of them 😊 Had to tune mine down , 1025 fps with a 15 grain pellet out of the box. I think it was tuned for an 18 grain. Now 925 fps with one hole 5 shot at 25 yards. Needs a plug for the fill port hole. I emailed Orion and they said it's a good idea and where going to get some measurements. Love the gun and a great video !

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

So good to see a great review with a great person, thank you Giles.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Very Kind. G

[@ESSEXSPUDDER]

Great vid Giles. I purchased the same gun .22 sub 12 DRS back in May, but after about 300 shots it started playing up. Shots were all over the place, so I put it through the chrono. Power output was all over the place. It was ranging from 23ft/lbs to 7 ft/lbs. Yes 23ft/lbs! Obviously I sent it straight back (Pellpax). That was over 6 weeks ago and I'm still waiting!! I really like the gun but don't know if ill ever have confidence with it (if I ever get it back that is)

[@Kit2Canada]

Just a tip on O-rings - use a small amount of inert grease you can buy at most DYI shops or plumbing supplies. As it is not petroleum based, it will preserve the rubber and aid the seal.

[@roviwoteap2375]

Great review. Like you say, looks so much better with a bottle on it, even if the barrel is slightly wider. Nice looking rifle. I’d have one.

[@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo]

For many years I've wondered why no manufacturer hasn't produced a barrel through receiver PCP revolver, it could be made small enough to fit in an holster.

[@timchamberlin9280]

The Orion magazines are a 'must have' upgrade for the DRS. The factory magazines are a PITA.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching. G

[@Arfabiscuit]

I'm getting the 25 fac version cannot wait

[@Gr0nal]

I have a minimag with only one o ring and it is still extremely tight. The o ring has actually ripped on mine but it still holds tight so meh. My DRS's trigger is fine, but when I got the gun new it for some reason didn't have the first stage. I simply unscrewed the trigger stem itself and reseated the spring and stuff, and the first stage works fine now.

[@michaelgreen4783]

Nice one, Giles. I've got the walnut drs in 177. It's not a tack driver, that's for sure. It's noisy as hell without a moderator. But still OK. The mag is tosh and fiddly as hell so single shot loader all the way for me soon knocked one up on the 3d printer And the picatinny rail is a must to get good eye relief or I think so for me. I'm still using adjustable mounts to keep the scope on as optical.center as i can.But it's light and is nice to shoot.

[@anthonyemery3953]

Great to see a review again Giles. Hope you are well fella.....and please can we have more. 🙂

[@samstones999]

Thank you Giles. If you don't mind me saying, it's been too long. There are many reviewers of air rifles on KZbin but none who do it like you. Cracking review of what looks like a very good rifle. Hopefully something will come along to prompt your next review, fingers crossed. Thanks again.

[@adhusky]

Welcome back. Great video. Sometimes it is about going back to basics, a cheaper rifle really does put a smile on your face.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Agreed. Thanks for watching. G

[@chopperhehehe]

Great to see you back and all excited 😊 The gun looks good you never mentioned a price . Hope your back havin fun 😊 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️

[@pipnmaz]

Great review, great gun. I bought mine a little while ago in .177 sub 12 but if you can contact your mate Johan at FX please let him know they're not doing well at supplying spare FX mags for the FX DRS as I've ordered 2 new mags 2 months ago and still waiting. Shameful.

[@kims2r]

Hi Giles! Thanks for your review! I cut the o-rings a little flatter with a sharp knife, slides in and out easy now👌🏻

[@AirgunGearShow]

Interesting....not tried that....the old eyes would fail me, no surgeon here. Cheers. G

[@krisgater6891]

What's the point of the o rings on the magazine?

[@Theshropshireratter]

Looking to get one what's the shot count like

[@mickibbett2120]

I bought one. Its very good. Thanks Giles, great to see you back!

[@AirgunGearShow]

Wise Man Say "Get DRS" :) Cheers. G

[@samprice6735]

You do the best and most accurate and honest reviews on here. Please keep doing more Giles

[@Point221b]

Yaaah! Giles is back!

[@AirgunGearShow]

Back, just like Bobby Ewing.....

[@Point221b]

My man, you are a rare commodity! x

[@Point221b]

...not in the shower though, please! 😅

[@mikebird8290]

@@AirgunGearShow 😂 LOL

[@MongtoLagula]

how many shot per fill

[@paulotten5778]

Good to see you back on KZbin

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks Paul. G

[@hermangerhardus8802]

Hi Giles great show again fantastic peace of kit. What make is the magnetic magazine? Thanks Herman here from the Netherlands 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@grahambristol2988]

Love the humour in your vids, wish you had time to do more. Unfortunately I'll probably own an M4 before your review comes out in 4 months time 🙂

[@AirgunGearShow]

M5.....Ha ha....Thanks for watching. G

[@johndivit5869]

Hey Giles. Think back to your Daystate Huntsman Classic review ..... Which would you prefer now? I have a Classic, and there is nothing on the current market that will best it! Good to see you back matey.

[@TowerBlockTracy]

I love your video's, you are SOLELY responable for me getting back into airgunning, From my first Walther Rmoax RM8 as my frist purchase, to my HW100 my Daystate, my Ratworks 10th, to my collection of FX Impacts both sub 12 and FAC. I thank you. You come across with full disclosure ( unlike other tubers I can mention), that is very freshing... Thanks Big Man

[@OriOnTheIguanaHunter]

Love it! Great comments and honest review! That magazine you showed there looks awesome :)

[@nixnox4852]

@6:59 yeah those adapters look like a good idea, but in practice prevent a solid grip. Wish it had a picatinny variant, dovetail just sucks. Also kind of needs a dust cover for the fill port.

[@markdodd4108]

Nice to see you back Giles, thought you'd got lost. Good review (as always) on a nice looking rifle, giving it straight talk and no waffle. Keep 'em coming!

[@arthurmatthews9321]

Wow just looked up the price, I was expecting 1400 , 1500. It’s around 750 ish Quid 😊 definitely going to order one.

[@ads3453]

As someone who (and most of us did) start out with airguns before moving on to other stuff this looks very cool. It also sounds a lot more reasonable than recent airguns pricing which has gotten a little bit silly. My last airgun was a HW110 (which also had slightly fiddly mags) was about £750. Like you these days it does take something truly innovative to peak my interest. 144 shots it’s great I would probably go for a 1.77.

[@kennethmackellar2032]

I’m looking to get back into air rifle shooting (military service saw me using slightly different rifles!) and looking to do target shooting and perhaps the odd bit of engagement with vermin. I love the look and functionality of this FX DRS, my question is; which calibre should I go for and why. My thanks in advance to anyone who offers some advice. Great video review by the way- I like the no nonsense approach and the pitch of the subject matter.👍🏻

[@maff1975]

This is the first time I’ve become aware of the DRS and I don’t think I’ve wanted anything more than I want this rifle right now.

[@ian436]

Excellent review Giles. Pity they don’t put sling studs on all rifles. I wouldn’t go near any gun with a drill for fear of messing it up

[@AirgunGearShow]

Always makes me nervous. Thanks for watching G.

[@PiperX1X]

Hey up fella, good to see you buddy, they do look a nice bit of kit and I’ve been contemplating on one of these and been teetering on the edge to get one or not……and I just might after watching this. Don’t be a stranger, it’s always good to see you.

[@Basin79]

Good to see you back Giles.

[@sjaakmcd1804]

Thank you for some real testing (unlike a certain other chap). If you are happy with your DRS then that's all that really matters and the shot count per charge is impressive. I will stick with my £500 .22 JTS Airacuda Max, Regulated, 2 metal mags, all metal body and thumbhole wood stock with an adjustable cheek piece. Picatinny rails and shrouded barrel. I was so impressed I bought a .177 one. THEY HAVE FAULTS but they are fixable and standing shots with them are like holding a pool cue with a Main Battle Tank on the tip. I only bought then as .22LR rounds are bonkers expensive now. And pumping the JTS's with a Hill hand pump is killing my beer belly, so WIN-WIN. Cheers for a decent honest review, with ACTUAL proof of the shots and KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@carlmorton2556]

Hi Giles another honest and entertaining review I bought the drs in .22 3 week goo and what a nice rifle love the lightness of it, my magazine too is very stiff to install what are fx playing at all that work on the rifle and throw a bum magazine in with it,I was thinking of removing the o rings as they are def the problem,like you I too need to fit a picatinny rail to it so I can mount it on my tripod,the gun is now very quiet thanks to an AM silencer all I hear is the mech before there was quite a bark keep up the entertaining review mate thanks

[@allanwilliams2768]

I love my Walnut DRS but agree with you about the mags,one of the o rings disappeared somewere after a few times use.The DRS is my first FX,couldnt be happier.

[@yamaharider8014]

Nice to see you back sir! Will I order a DRS in FAC? Not for now as I have other projects pending. It is a nice looking rifle with FX quality, and a single regulator. Maybe FX can contact Orion and just send those out with each rifle, instead of the new "improved" mags--at least until they rework the FX mags. Nice review...From sunny Florida, USA.

[@MrTowton1461]

Brilliant as always Giles and so good to see you back do-oooing it again.

[@richardgill9484]

Great to see you back Giles and thanks for keeping with your usual entertaining and common sense approach👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeterMadin]

Nice to see you back on the show Giles as you can see you been away far to long fella , liked your honesty on the DRS .........well done

[@RealAirgunAdventures]

Good to see you back, and what a cracking rifle! Nicely done sir.

[@SWJarek]

Nice one! Maybe you can do review of Evanix AR4K, if you still like it as I remember.

[@JohnDoe-el5ir]

Nice review. Why did you chose .22? Isn’t .177 your favourite caliber? I admit it looks very cool. I thought about also large Snowpeak T-Rex but then I discovered that bullpup version would suit me better, easier to transport, looks less like a rifle , very compact. Actually yours rifle isn’t as long as T-Rex , 100mm shorter, but with moderator it would be the same.

[@AlicanteTrailCam]

The magazine: my Dreamline came with single O ring mag, I bought a second mag which is a double O ring. No difference between themm in use, the single O ring disappeared at some point so I use it without, it's not a problem. The spare mags are expensive.

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

Looks a real looker, I still got my HW80 Left Hand that I've had for 40 years, I tuned it for consistency when I was still a teen, I even made a solid one piece spring guide in for it on the school's lathe, as the originals one was crude and the resulting spring noise annoyed the hell out of me when I 1st got it, and and it still holds zero, its still got the 40 year old Swedish silicon chrome spring I trimmed down and polished the ends in it.. the only parts that have changed in that time are the breach seal and barrel shims as I ditched the original steel ones and made aluminium ones as I would rather have the shims wear out that than the originals cut a concentric groove into the breach jaws like I had noticed on a friends HW35 back then, that simple mod held up and worked well, I have bought other rifles over the years but never kept them as it does the job well enough for me...

[@countryside_guy]

Wonderful air rifle and as usual your videos are on point. Thank you for what you do.

[@peterto8050]

We’ve missed you!

[@AirgunGearShow]

Very Kind Peter. Thanks G.

[@kenolson3444]

Happy to see your review Giles. I have missed your sense of having fun. Hope to see more before I kick off. LOL

[@spiked4000]

Gday thanks for your honest opinion and feedback on this air rifle, always enjoy your videos and the content you post hope to see you do a few more? Especially if the manufacturers can produce something different instead of the same old stuff and keep that enthusiasm up cheers 🇦🇺🤠👍

[@Gambo916]

As a lifelong airgunner, and the owner of many 'traditional' PCPs (FX2000, S310/410, Excalibre etc), the recent trend for Rambo-esque military and Bullpup styled rifles has dampened my enthusiasm for the sport.......but this is the first rifle in a long time that has piqued my interest and made me sit up and take notice again.

[@blomkransen]

Thanx for the review, i have the same drs .22 and as you i had problem with the mag, i put some lubricant on those O-rings and now it slides in like a hotdog in soft butter... butt it is very fiddly to load pellets in it, i use a hexkey to spinn it around and hold it in place for the first pellets.

[@frankbollotino2270]

Giles I love the way you put things in perspective!

[@keithnorman3519]

Don’t forget the Remington Vaught. Strange name but look at the size of that bolt.

[@GTA1973]

Hi Giles, which Donny fl is that, im looking for the same to fit my drs. Great to see your video.

[@stephenspencer8224]

Great, Giles, to watch you review the DRS. Loved every moment, including the digs. You have pretty much single handedly sold one to me, but I’ve no room in my gun cabinet 🗄️ 😢

[@precisionairgunninghunting6265]

Awesome review Giles. As said, lovely looking, fair price to be honest. My Crown MK1 had the synthetic stock which was very comfortable. Not as smooth as the HW110, but still very good.

[@robmallion5957]

You do make a good vid my man. Good to see a review again.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks Rob. Cheers G

[@EdwardSheridan-d8x]

Great as always could you use that back stock rest on center fire rifle

[@wernerherrmann]

I've had a similar trigger issue with my Impact Mk2. I like to play the play so to speak before i break the shot. The Trigger would just stick back. Once i pushed the trigger weight up a little the problem was gone.

[@toxlaximus3297]

That's my next gun, it looks the business and is the business. 😍

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching my vid. Cheers. G

[@Esoxlucius51]

I've got a classic in .177,and the one thing I would advise anyone who buys one is get the shop to put it on the shop chrono.mine was super accurate to 20 yds ( back yard length) but on an FT course a mate said that it sounds like a long time to hit a 30 yd target 🤔.on the chrono at home it gave me a 16 shot average of 8.6ftlb,back to FX it went - it had a bent valve pin! Now running 11.4ftlb and absolutely nailing the long targets.😊 Btw, regards the mag, I use a bamboo skewer to hold the spring back to get the first pellet in,and make sure the pellet head for the first out of the mag is flush or it's a really hard to insert it into the gun.

[@mikebird8290]

THANKS AS ALWAYS GILES. 🎯🇬🇧👍🏼 I ❤️FX

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching Mike. G

[@whos-your-mate]

I run Orion mini-mags in my dreamline. They're easy to use and allow me to run much lower scope mounts 👌

[@davidbooth60]

Missed you Giles Do more please 👍👍👍

[@AirgunGearShow]

Will try David. Thanks. G

[@kerryhenderson2060]

Great review. Have had mine a while now but I use my 18 shot Maverick magazines in mine (y)

[@AirgunGearShow]

Yes, that will work - providing the scope clearance works. Cheers. G

[@davidcarter7310]

Nice to see you again Giles ,And pleased with your new F X .

[@Timdetects]

How does it sound without the silencer bud, any chance of a comparison video please, I’ve been out of airgun shooting for a few years, this just popped up on my feed and sparked my interest 👍🏻

[@ArizonaKelly]

My favorite air gun guy ... Giles you are by far my favorite reviewer thank you

[@Wheely_Dan]

i really want to see your review of the new FX Impact!

[@owenmyatt2433]

Brilliant Giles is back, always enjoyed the reviews, hopefully more to come 😁👍

[@SnowblindOtter]

Eh, I'd just get another Artemis M30. Mine gets 32fpe in .22 and makes 1.5 inches at 100 yards, and it cost 400 bucks US. Plus it comes with a moderator built-in. Only modification I did was add sling swivels.

[@Thegreyreaperuk]

Another great video bud, let's see some more.

[@AirgunGearShow]

All about the time. Thanks for watching, G

[@Thegreyreaperuk]

@@AirgunGearShow Yeah I know the feeling I've not managed to get one up on my Channel for a few weeks even though I've got the footage.

[@chrisjohn4101]

So lets look at this logically - you spoke to FX who offered you the parts to make the Artemis M30 work correctly? How did FX know that these parts would fit if they had not copied the Artemis gun?

[@yetiwheeler7972]

Welcome Back Giles,

[@BravoBassin]

Nice to see you again Giles! always enjoy your videos cheers from the USA!

[@robofclanlennox]

Superb review, Giles. Thank you, I might just swap my Dreamline for one of these.

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching. G

[@PaulSmith-jr1qe]

You mention the trigger sticking back at the end of first stage travel, I've seen this many times on the FX triggers it happens when the second stage is set lighter than the unit was ever designed to be set to. People tend to want a very light trigger for range use hence FX have now come out with the new trigger on the M4 they are obviously aware of the potential trigger sticking issue, lets just hope the new trigger system can be retro fitted to other earlier models.

[@gmcgeester0966]

Buddy I use an Allen key to rotate my magazine and it’s so much easier 👍also love my .22 drs 😊and also own the crown mk2

[@RB-yq7qv]

one of your best videos true old time looking air gun. Now what about a under lever type to review

[@Amack1966]

Great review as always, I have won a .22 Walnut cannot wait to get my hands on it!!

[@nedkelly4999]

Good to have you back, mate👌🏻

[@grayintheuk8021]

Always like your work and presenting style. You make me smile and I thank you.

[@Blueboy9055]

Great review. Thank you 👍👍

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching. G

[@jonhart6688]

Love your style of commentary ....new subscriber too 👍🏻

[@AirgunGearShow]

Thanks for watching. Welcome. G

[@alexparker8355]

Always enjoy your videos. Good content and a little light hearted. Ps is the twig gonna make a appearance.

[@Bemx2k]

Thank you for showing us adjustment placement

[@scinner28]

Very nice video as always ..👍 But i have a question .because at 20 meters the groups are hmmm.I have way cheaper guns (and more expensive)That do better at 20 .But i live in a free pcp power country .How much does it affect sub12 ft lb ?I can understand it will hurt your groups.So i am just asking ..No BS talk about the clip because it was a ver nice clip.

[@alanjohnson9171]

Hi. Couple of days late to the vid. I've also probably missed and earlier vid. I can't find a video on the Remington Vought that looks just a nice but is a wee bit more budget. If I have missed the review I apologise. If not it could be a good comparison video. Love the channel keep up the good work. All the best Al😅

[@drleighmj]

So, which other manufacturer will follow suit next? I couldn't live with the front heavy when walking around - my S510 feels like a work out after an hour. Great review as ever.

[@AirgunGearShow]

I am sure many versions will appear. Cheers for watching . G