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EMG FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ
REAL TO STUNNING REPLICA
In keeping with the precision behind the real thing , undoubtedly part of the licencing agreement , EMG started with a metal upper and lower receiver unlike any other AEG on the market , “ billet ” type AR receivers treated with firearm grade external finish for ultimate realism . With extensive tactical styling , these receivers are quite something as , in addition to the unique look , nearly every control is ambidextrous , including the magazine catch , bolt release , short throw fire selector and a FALKOR Mach 15 ambi-charging handle .
A flat-blade , straight design results in a fast and positive trigger and the flared magwell grip features ridges on the front for ease of manipulation . There ’ s a contiguous , flush top rail for optics leading to the “ FALKOR Fatty ” Free-Float 11.5 M-Lok handguard , allowing you to install any M-Lok compatible accessory you might desire ! The furniture of the Blitz is also optimised for performance , modularity and comfort and feels very positive in terms of fast and easy manipulation . On the sharp end you ’ ll find a superb representation of that unusual “ Blast Cap ” and this , to me , gives the Blitz a real personality ; this part is beautifully made too . A textured , slim profile motor grip paired with a distinctive and comfortable RS2 minimalist stock with QD sling point not only completes the look of the rifle but makes it natural to shoulder and shoot .
Internally , the Blitz features a
reinforced gearbox that has been precisely polished and inspected to ensure a low thermal and frictional coefficient . 8mm stainless ball bearings , a smooth trigger , high heat contact switch , a ball bearing spring guide and a high-quality steel gear set make the internals of the Blitz match the outstanding externals of this rifle .
In this latest iteration , the APS Silver Edge gearbox is yet another step forward with improvement of the tried-and-true version 2 gearbox and when APS set out to develop the new gearbox , they wanted to bring to market an ultra-smooth , low-amperage- draw , ultra-reliable system with huge upgrade potential . The newest iteration of the Silver Edge gearbox , named “ eSilver Edge ” takes everything that made the original great - and improves upon it !
APS tell us in their information pack that they took their original gearbox design and improved upon it with some excellent new features . First , they use an improved strength Grade 5 aluminium alloy for the gearbox shell material and then they then fully polish the interior of the gearbox to a chrome-like finish , effectively reducing friction on the moving parts that contact the gearbox walls , such as the sides of the piston and the tappet plate . From there they deck the gearbox out with steel gears riding on 8mm stainless steel bearings , low-resistance wiring and trigger switch and , to top it all off , a QC spring guide allows for easy spring changes in the future . APS quote that all of these improvements net around a 15 % increase in overall efficiency , when compared with standard Ver2 gearbox designs . What this means for the user is better battery life , smoother gearbox performance , and improved gearbox longevity .
In addition , the newly developed advanced S . D . U ( Super Dynamic Unit ) chipset monitors the amperage draw from shot to shot and will cut power to the gearbox if the current spikes too high and before damage can be done to your gun . To improve trigger performance further , the eSilver Edge gearbox features a micro switch trigger which works together with the S . D . U . chipset for near instantaneous trigger response ( as fast as 0.02 seconds ). When combined with a short-stroked trigger , users can achieve an incredible semi-auto rate of fire .
DOWNRANGE
With an overall length ( stock in ) of just 33.25-inches ( 844.55mm ) and weighing in at 5.75 lbs ( 2,608g ),
“ THE MICRO SWITCH / S . D . U . CHIPSET TRIGGER COMBO IS INDEED SUPER-CRISP AND YOU ’ LL NEED TO FINE-TUNE YOUR TRIGGER FINGER , AS IT ’ S SENSITIVE AND SENDS BBS DOWNRANGE WITH THE GENTLEST TOUCH !”
16 MARCH 2021