Intersting stuff. I would just like to add that some internal systems alongside with training jin, use jing in the "essence" sense, to develop internal power, i.e. chi-jing-shen. So, in some sense both "fa jin" and "fa jing" could makes sense in a martial aspect.
The simple answer to your original question is: "When you realise you're hitting a lot harder with less effort and less rigidity. The ideal answer is: "When your teacher tells you." Regards, Declan