Way late Emek review from long time mech user

[The Jayster]

I love my Emeks. I have owned about a dozen Emeks and Etha 3M's in the last few years and I have customized them all and built them differently. Here's my love, dislike and hate lists.

What I love:[LIST][*]ID bodies, I have owned so many of them![*]DW valves (v1 and v2). They are both good. I almost think I like the V1 better but it's close.[*]fang triggers.[*]The frame and front grip of the Emek. It is solid and chunky but it works for me[*]Exalt back caps. A nice upgrade so you can take the bolt out without tools.

Man, that describes my main Emek to a tee.

-I do think that FLE bodies, while expensive, are worth every penny. They're gorgeous and confer a unique and dare I say high-end veneer to the 'entry-level' Emek.
-My DW v1 valve has given the lightest pull I've ever seen with the Emek. They're supposedly a tad more finicky then the FL 3-way valve but mine has been 100% reliable for years. I only perform a 5 minute maintenance on it every year.
-The Fang trigger is awesome. I also have an Exalt trigger on another Emek and it works well too.
-The Emek frame and grip suit me very well too
-I love the Exalt back cap. I very seldom need to to take the bolt out during play yet I find that the modestly priced Exalt cap to be very convenient. I'd actually say that I prefer twisting a bolt out than a button system that can get clogged with paint, debris, etc.