Back in December, I had the chance to buy an FDL-Basic beta unit ahead of the general release (making for a great birthday gift for the fiancée). Between the two of us, we’ve put many clips of ammo through the blaster, seeing if anything went wrong or if anything could be improved. In the end, the Basic is a great do-everything blaster. Granted, you could spend the same amount of money or time on several blasters for different game types. But if you’re willing to spend the money, you’ll be happy with the versatility of this blaster. Especially when compared to the price of the FDL-3 before it.
Less Is More
The blaster itself is quite comfortable, with a large handle that also houses the lipo battery you decide to use. There are actually two removable doors, one for inserting the battery, and the other for connecting the wire leads.
Performance
In any case, the blaster has been incredibly consistent and accurate so far.
Gameplay
I’ve already used the blaster in a few small wars and other test settings, and it’s performed quite well. Granted, that depends on whether I’m allowed to use it – it’s not my blaster, after all.
Final Thoughts
Is the FDL-Basic worth paying $300+? It’s an amazing, worry-free blaster, so if you are going to use it all the time, it’s probably a great investment. If you’re like me, and look at a competitive game as a prime opportunity to use Ultra blasters or a RevReaper, it might not be as great a choice on that basis. In any case, if you use the blaster, you’re going to be pleased with it. And being the most affordable FDL blaster yet certainly helps.