I have ALWAYS been a mech or pump player. Been shooting primarily Automags since i purchased my first one in 1999 (still use that same mag today). When news of the GOG eNMEy was released I was excited and pre registered for one. And although it shot well enuff. The gun never clicked with me I was never happy with it as it always felt CHEAP and flexy. So it was sold few years back.
When the Emek was announced I looked at the pics and watched the reviews but after the disappointment of the eNMEy I decided instead to just go with yet another Automag instead.
Well finally decided to get something slightly modern as my Daughter started expressing interest in one day trying paintball. I figured having a lighter setup may be a good idea. So this past weekend I got out with the Emek at a big game. And figure I’d offer my opinions.
Overall I am very impressed. I shot the better part of two cases through it (maybe a couple pods short) as I ran the pump for one outing). ROF was rather impressive, Easily quicker than that of what I do now with my classic valved single trigger mag. Trigger feel was soft and a bit on the mushy side I found when I fired faster strings with the trigger being so light upon finishing my string my finger would come to rest and almost a half shoot the gun and a ball would roll out the barrel. This happened far less as I ahot more and more and got more used to it (I do prefer the more deliberate trigger feel/crispiness of the Automag trigger). I did upgrade the trigger immediately so maybe that was a mistake. I Will eventually try an upgraded 3-way valve to see if I can improve the feel of the trigger break. I opted for the Emek over the Etha 3m simply as i wanted this primarily for light weight and figured the Pal setup could be very beneficial for that alone. It shot very well and only had a couple chops all day. I ran it all day with a FS Hero 48/4500 tank with a reg extender (to fit me). And fed it solely with my Spire IR. Air fills were a bit lacking at 3500-3800psi max. But still I’d get about 3.5 160rnd pods and a full hopper per fill. May have done better if I bore matched but i ran an empire 2 piece .688 barrel I have had around forever (suites the gun in my opinion) Temps were pretty dang cold in the morning and warmed to seasonal temps in afternoon (-1*c warming to 10*)
I will say the Mag I had with me(I never go to a field without a mag) didn’t like the cold. I had a reg seal fail. I replaced the seal and it was back up a running but I decided to just run the Emek the rest of the day anyways.
Final thoughts. I should have got one these years ago. Great marker (you all knew that all ready). I’d say it’s nearly the perfect playing gun. The automags I’m such a fan of are still in my eyes “cooler” and I’d venture to say of better overall fit and finish, with much higher grade materials. I’d say they even still feel better to shoot. But where the EMEK truly shines is easier to achieve ROF and a lighter trigger pull, softer shot and much much quieter. Likely easier on paint than the LVL7 Automags and more efficient. The EMEK feels solid and the GRN body isn’t cheap feeling like the eNMEy. The Emeks will also be much more durable to scratches and scuffs than the anodized aluminum or even the blasted ss bodied Mags. Lastly I will say although I find the Emek easy to clean, It does have many many many more Orings to grease and inspect (I can see finding leaks to be much more problematic than the much simpler Automag valve.
Overall count me as a fan. Definitely won’t replace my mags as my favourite paintbll gun of all time but has earned a permanent place in my gear bag as the go to for when I want to play a bit harder (I’m old and have many injuries I need to plan recovery if I going play hard, case in point I took today off to recover lol) or in more adverse conditions.
When the Emek was announced I looked at the pics and watched the reviews but after the disappointment of the eNMEy I decided instead to just go with yet another Automag instead.
Well finally decided to get something slightly modern as my Daughter started expressing interest in one day trying paintball. I figured having a lighter setup may be a good idea. So this past weekend I got out with the Emek at a big game. And figure I’d offer my opinions.
Overall I am very impressed. I shot the better part of two cases through it (maybe a couple pods short) as I ran the pump for one outing). ROF was rather impressive, Easily quicker than that of what I do now with my classic valved single trigger mag. Trigger feel was soft and a bit on the mushy side I found when I fired faster strings with the trigger being so light upon finishing my string my finger would come to rest and almost a half shoot the gun and a ball would roll out the barrel. This happened far less as I ahot more and more and got more used to it (I do prefer the more deliberate trigger feel/crispiness of the Automag trigger). I did upgrade the trigger immediately so maybe that was a mistake. I Will eventually try an upgraded 3-way valve to see if I can improve the feel of the trigger break. I opted for the Emek over the Etha 3m simply as i wanted this primarily for light weight and figured the Pal setup could be very beneficial for that alone. It shot very well and only had a couple chops all day. I ran it all day with a FS Hero 48/4500 tank with a reg extender (to fit me). And fed it solely with my Spire IR. Air fills were a bit lacking at 3500-3800psi max. But still I’d get about 3.5 160rnd pods and a full hopper per fill. May have done better if I bore matched but i ran an empire 2 piece .688 barrel I have had around forever (suites the gun in my opinion) Temps were pretty dang cold in the morning and warmed to seasonal temps in afternoon (-1*c warming to 10*)
I will say the Mag I had with me(I never go to a field without a mag) didn’t like the cold. I had a reg seal fail. I replaced the seal and it was back up a running but I decided to just run the Emek the rest of the day anyways.
Final thoughts. I should have got one these years ago. Great marker (you all knew that all ready). I’d say it’s nearly the perfect playing gun. The automags I’m such a fan of are still in my eyes “cooler” and I’d venture to say of better overall fit and finish, with much higher grade materials. I’d say they even still feel better to shoot. But where the EMEK truly shines is easier to achieve ROF and a lighter trigger pull, softer shot and much much quieter. Likely easier on paint than the LVL7 Automags and more efficient. The EMEK feels solid and the GRN body isn’t cheap feeling like the eNMEy. The Emeks will also be much more durable to scratches and scuffs than the anodized aluminum or even the blasted ss bodied Mags. Lastly I will say although I find the Emek easy to clean, It does have many many many more Orings to grease and inspect (I can see finding leaks to be much more problematic than the much simpler Automag valve.
Overall count me as a fan. Definitely won’t replace my mags as my favourite paintbll gun of all time but has earned a permanent place in my gear bag as the go to for when I want to play a bit harder (I’m old and have many injuries I need to plan recovery if I going play hard, case in point I took today off to recover lol) or in more adverse conditions.
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