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FX Airguns has a reputation for making some of the finest bullpups in the world, so it’s no surprise that this company’s leading the charge as super-compact airguns continue to enjoy a huge resurgence in popularity.
Plenty of guns in the FX line-up will be familiar names to most shooters, and the Impact is one that has established a very firm following. Improving on this proven performer was always going to be a big ask, but the Swedish gunmaker stepped up to the plate earlier this year and unveiled the Impact in MkII guise.
At first glance, the new Impact looks like a quality piece of kit – given FX’s reputation, and the fact that this airgun retails for over £1,600, you would expect that to be the case. In all honesty, the MkII actually looks a lot like the original model; it’s very tactical in appearance, and seems to be designed more for function than fashion. Nonetheless, the clean, sleek lines of the black version (there is also a silver model available) still make for a very nice-looking gun.
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