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EMG FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ
WHEN IS AN AR AEG SOMETHING MORE THAN ITS COMPONENT PARTS ? WHEN DOES IT CEASE TO BECOME SIMPLY A TOOL AND BECOME A WORK OF “ FIREARMS ART ” THAT GRABS THE USER AND FILLS THEM WITH A DESIRE TO SHOOT IT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE ? BILL GETS BEHIND THE SIGHTS OF THE LATEST VERSION OF THE EMG-LICENCED FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ SBR TO PROVIDE AN ANSWER …
With so many AR pattern AEGs on the market
it ’ s hard to differentiate exactly what makes one stand out from another , isn ’ t it ? Ultimately , an AEG is our “ tool of the trade ” that lets us get out and enjoy our airsoft in whatever form that may take , from a simple day of skirmishing with our mates , to full-on competition if that is your thing !
These days we are inundated with AR AEGs that perform more than adequately straight from their factory-fresh packaging , so having a reasonably reliable and functional carbine or rifle that delivers solid performance and enough accuracy to “ get the job done ” as soon as it arrives with you is not only wished for , but also now expected . External parts , on offer as standard , are better than they have ever been , with even a “ budget AEG ” looking great as well as being solid and workmanlike , whilst the internals “ arms race ” seems to bring us more performance and durability in function almost weekly .
Whilst there are still some “ lemons ” out there , they are increasingly rare . I ’ m not talking about having uber-levels of performance as standard , as “ standard ” can inevitably be improved on to suit your personal taste , your desire for specific performance elements and your wish for the AEG to look and feel just as you want it . The aftermarket parts industry for airsoft upgrade parts and technologies has never been stronger and has certainly never been so easy to access as it is now , and even the most basic of “ techs ” can do upgrade work in the comfort of their own workshop , or even at home .
As I ’ ve said many times before though , I am no “ tech ”! Yes , after nearly 26 years of playing around with AEGs I know my way around a gearbox and motor and I can normally diagnose a problem when it appears , but this is not a side that I am personally over-enamoured with , I just want to get and shoot my stuff , and I want that “ stuff ” to perform properly from the get-go ! Is this an unrealistic expectation ? I ’ d say not , as my belief is that you should be able to head to a new field or site , pick up whatever they have as a rental and get your game on , no matter what AEG you are offered and if said AEG performs even halfway-well , you should be having yourself a fine day of airsoft adventure !
But as with everything , you get what you pay for ! If you buy a 100K car ( I wish !), you can expect more performance from it than a 10K family hatchback , right ? Luckily for us , we ’ re talking of additional tens and possibly hundreds of buckeroos rather that thousands but my point still stands , and enhanced uniqueness , quality and performance when I spend more is my expectation , otherwise I ’ m potentially spending money just to chase a fancy name or follow the latest , unjustified and “ influenzed ” trend !
When I first saw the FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ from EMG I have to say it was a bit of “ love at first sight ”, as the visually unique look of this AEG really took my eye . Not being a name I immediately recognised , I started to find out just who FALKOR Defense were and this only increased my already deep interest in the design elements of the rifle further . FALKOR Defense is located in Kalispell , Montana , where in their 50,000 square foot facility they do their magic using the latest aerospace technology in CNC machining , anodizing and assembly , ensuring the highest manufacturing standards . They continue to grow as one of the most innovative , accurate and reliable firearm creators around , where their mission is to continually exceed the expectations of the consumer by delivering firearm technology that is relevant and well-priced , without jeopardising quality and reliability .
On their website FALKOR tells us that the real Blitz SBR “ represents the latest technical advancements in todays modern sporting rifles , boasting unparalleled control and reliability .”
The upper and lower receiver sets are precision machined in-house to optimise operation and when combined with the specially designed bolt carrier group , Blast Cap tunable muzzle break and mirrored ambidextrous controls , the Blitz represents a breakthrough in AR design , resulting in a superbly reliable SBR . As much as the overall rifle is real eyecandy though , there was one element that particularly drew my attention , and that was the FALKOR Defense “ Blast Cap ”; this is a specialist muzzle brake that was designed specifically for short barrelled rifles to both direct the concussion away from the shooter , whilst eliminating muzzle travel including rise and recoil - and it looks like nothing else ! www . airsoftaction . net 15