EMG Taran Tactical Innovations JW2 M4/AR-15 AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU

Whether you are a fan of the John Wick movie series or you simply appreciate a super modern competition style AR platform, the Taran Tactical Innovations JW2 M4/AR-15 AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU should suit you perfectly. This officially licenced replica boasts full metal construction, flawless TTI trademarks across the design and the highly upgraded CYMA Platinum internals made even sweeter in this latest variant, equipped with the EShooter Kestrel Basic programmable ETU/MOSFET system. 

On the outside, this JW2 replica is a 1:1 match for the real steel, boasting the correct smooth profiled 14.5-inch barrel, BCM KMR Alpha style 13" KeyMod handguard, VLTOR style MUR-1 upper receiver, Aero style M4E1 lower receiver complete with TTI markings and a highly detailed replica of the TTI GM Interceptor Compensator at the tip, furnishing the JW2 with its distinctly aggressive aesthetic. The attention to detail paid in this replica is practically unparalleled; top marks to EMG and CYMA Platinum for this incredible collaboration! 

Packed to the muzzle with pre-upgraded parts, the EMG JW2 is as slick on the inside as it is externally and will certainly bring the heat when it comes to exchanging plastic with your skirmish foes. Inside the reinforced V2 gearbox, you'll find 13:1 gears running on 8mm ball-bearing bushings, a high-speed motor, CNC aluminium "silent" compression parts, a double O-ring piston head and a quick change ball-bearing spring guide. This, the latest JW2 replica is also rocking the EShooter Kestrel Basic programmable MOSFET, giving it 3-round burst and binary trigger fire mode options, adjustable pre-cocking, active braking, cycle completion, low battery warning and low/high voltage protection. 

To pair with a John Wick pistol or otherwise, the Taran Tactical Innovations JW2 M4/AR-15 AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU would make a fantastic primary! For a skirmisher who needs ranged performance in a platform that points quickly and handles perfectly, is ready to let rip with an 11.1V battery with advanced programmable fire modes, you can't ask for much better than the EMG TTI JW2!

Starting at the front, we have a flawlessly machined TTI GM Interceptor Compensator replica complete with a recessed Taran Tactical "TTI" logo engraved on its upper surface. The multi-port design of this compensator gives the JW2 a menacing look and leans into its competition shooting origins, though it can be replaced with a tracer unit or suppressor thanks to the 14mm CCW male threading at the outer barrel's tip. Just remember to remove the grub screw before attempting to unscrew the compensator, otherwise, you will damage the barrel threads.

The outer barrel itself is constructed from alloy and is the correct smooth profiled design to suit a high end civilian AR build. Mounted to the barrel and hidden beneath the handguard we are treated to a dummy gas tube and gas block, completing the realistic looks of the JW2 and giving the stitch counters what they demand. The gas block and gas tube serve no function in an Airsoft AEG but as anyone familiar with the M4/AR-15 platform will know, they are an essential working part of the real rifle and thus, essential for any replica with an emphasis on realism.

The handguard replicates the real steel BCM KMR Alpha handguard, matching the real steel JW2 build perfectly and offering KeyMod negative space attachment slots at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions with additional slots at the offset angles for even more accessory mounting options. Offset KeyMod slots mean you can mount a flashlight so that it sits tighter to the handguard, reducing snag potential and saving you a few quid by avoiding the need for an offset light mount. The top of the handguard also features a 20mm Picatinny rail which meets the receiver rail seamlessly and is even keyed into the upper for a rock solid feel and absolutely no chance of the handguard developing wobble or loosening over time.

Moving on to the receiver, we can see a familiar silhouette; the eternal M4/AR-15 receiver. This receiver provides the familiar feel any AR user will appreciate but both the upper and lower receivers are patterned after real steel enhanced receivers. The upper receiver is based on the VLTOR MUR-1, a modernised AR receiver with weight reduction and strength improvements built in, along with the angled surfaces that mark it out as an enhanced upper. The lower receiver is patterned after the real steel Aero M4E1 lower, boasting a reprofiled magazine catch fence, a flared magazine well and a built-in enlarged trigger guard for strength improvements and easy trigger access when wearing gloves.

As we might well expect for a licenced TTI design, both the upper and lower receiver are adorned with TTI trademarks. The TTI logo is displayed prominently on the right side of the magazine well and on both sides of the upper, and an additional engraved TTI logo along with the model number and real steel calibre are displayed on the left side of the mag well.

The markings on the magazine well read "MOD: TR-1" with "CAL: MULTI" engraved just below. Just above the fire selector switch on the left side, we have yet more realistic trademarks reading "TARAN TACTICAL INNOVATIONS" with "SIMI VALLEY, CA" below. The only external hint that the JW2 is an Airsoft replica is the unique serial number found below the calibre marking, reading "CYMA" with your unique serial following after in laser engraved white.

As far as layout is concerned, the controls of the JW2 are right where we would expect them. The fire selector is positioned on the left side of the lower receiver, just above the pistol grip, and has a 90-degree throw between each mode with SAFE - FIRE - AUTO markings to indicate your current mode.

The magazine release is over on the right side, being the standard M4/AR-15 push button design sitting well within reach of the shooter's trigger finger when the rifle is held in a firing grip. The dummy bolt catch is located on the centre left of the receiver, taking the form of the standard AR "ping pong paddle" catch, and is functional in that it allows you to drop the mock bolt carrier with a satisfying "clank" following HOP-up adjustment.

The charging handle is located at the top rear of the receiver and is an ambidextrous design, functional when pulled from either the left or right side of the rifle. Pulling the charging handle will open the dust cover on the right side of the upper receiver and retract the mock bolt carrier, revealing the alloy rotary adjustable HOP-up unit.

The HOP-up allows you to tune the JW2 for different ammo weights and extend your range, seeking the flattest possible trajectory. As mentioned, when your HOP-up adjustment is applied you can release the mock bolt using the bolt catch. The mock bolt itself is finished in TTI's iconic metallic bronze, adding a nice bit of visual interest to the design and making the JW2 the perfect pairing for a JW2, JW3 or JW4 pistol.

The furniture of the JW2 represents all of the best in 21st-century rifle ergonomics. The BCM-style pistol grip boasts textured sides and linear texture on the front, a more vertical angle than standard AR grips and a filled-out back strap to effectively support the hand and encourage a consistent shooting position. The refined grip angle means you will experience less wrist strain when shooting with the stock collapsed all the way and comfort with modern "square" shooting stances is considerably improved when compared to the old "A2" M4 pistol grip. The BCM grip also features on the on-screen JW2 rifle, fitting in nicely with the rest of the JW2's authentic details.

The stock is a modernised low-profile design with an ambidextrous QD sling socket built-in, allowing you to fit a QD sling swivel and mount a modern, quick detachable sling setup. The rubber butt plate allows the stock to lock firmly to any body armour or tactical vest you are using so you can shoulder the JW2 with confidence, and also improves wet weather traction so you never slip off target when skirmishing in the lovely British weather.

To provide a comfortable cheek weld, the cheek piece is sloped similarly to the M4 Crane stock and this also has the added benefit of providing extra battery space so you can run the JW2 all day on a single battery. The low profile adjustment lever is located on the bottom of the stock, at the front, and needs to be held down to slide the stock into your desired position of adjustment. The pre-installed M4/AR-15 buffer tube allows for 6 different positions of adjustment, meaning you can set the stock for the perfect length of pull to suit your body type, stance and loadout.

Accessing the battery compartment of the JW2 is remarkably easy; all you need to do is pull the catch on the centre of the butt plate down and the butt plate will hinge open. Inside you will find a Deans battery connector to which you mount your chosen battery. We recommend an 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery for an easy fit and great performance, though you may be able to fit a larger battery inside if you are careful when installing it.

When it comes to internals, the JW2 is a real winner. The CYMA Platinum E-Edition gearbox is pre-installed, featuring a CNC aluminium silent piston head and cylinder head, 8mm ball bearing bushings, a reinforced gearbox shell, a CNC steel 13:1 high speed gearset, a polycarbonate piston with a full rack of steel teeth and a ball bearing quick change spring guide. The quick change spring system allows for easy power tuning without opening the gearbox, meaning if you want to build a DMR based on the JW2 it is far easier to do so than other AR platforms.

The pre-installed rotary HOP-up unit is constructed from alloy, guaranteeing this part will never break, and the 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel improves accuracy and provides a slight raise in FPS for improved long range performance and overall efficiency. The highlight of this revamped JW2 build is its Kestrel Basic ETU/MOSFET, offering 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, options for 3 round burst and binary trigger along with low battery warning, cycle completion, active braking and low/high voltage cutoff.

For fans of the John Wick movie series, this is the ultimate JW2 rifle replica, maintaining a faithful exterior look backed up by CYMA's impressive Platinum internals made even sweeter with the Kestrel Basic ETU from EShooter. If you have a JW pistol, you definitely need this rifle to run alongside it, and for those who simply want a beastly 3-gun style AR, you won't find many that can outshoot the Taran Tactical Innovations JW2 M4/AR-15 AEG and none that are prettier!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Improved accuracy, higher FPS with the same spring
• EShooter Kestrel V2 Basic MOSFET pre-installed - 11.1V LiPo ready with programmable fire controls
• Licensed by Taran Tactical Innovations via EMG - Realistic TTI trademarks across the design
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Ready for a tracer unit or suppressor
• TTI GM Interceptor Compensator replica pre-installed - Looks phenomenal, engraved TTI logo on the top
• BCM style KeyMod handguard - Ready for KeyMod accessories or 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for KeyMod
• 20mm Picatinny rail at 12 o'clock on the handguard - Mount your PEQ/DBAL with no adapters needed
• Straight profile outer barrel - No shortcuts in this build, realistic barrel profile for a TTI JW2
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for red dot sights or scopes to be mounted
• Unique TTI/Aero receiver design - Angled surfaces and reprofiled mag release fence, flared magazine well
• VLTOR MUR-1 style upper receiver - Modern looks to match the Aero style lower receiver
• The handguard is keyed into the upper receiver - Absolutely no chance of wobble or rotation developing
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up - Alloy construction, accessible through the ejection port
• Adjustable Battery stock - QD sling sockets on each side, low profile adjustment lever & sloped cheek rests 
• Rear wired: Deans battery connector - Recommended battery: 11.1V 1450mAh LiPo in crane/nunchuck config. 
• Version 2 gearbox:
  • 13:1 High-Speed gearset
  • 8mm Ball-bearing bushings
  • CNC Aluminium "Silent" ball-bearing piston head
  • Double O-ring cylinder head
  • Ball-bearing quick change spring guide
  • High-speed Neodymium magnet motor
  • Kestrel V2 Basic programmable MOSFET
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET functions:
  • Low/high voltage cutoff
  • Low battery warning
  • Binary Trigger
  • 3-Round burst
  • Adjustable pre-cocking
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET/ETU programming instructions are available here
• Compatible with standard M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - Spares are cheap and always available!
• OEM: CYMA Platinum

Package Includes

• EMG Taran Tactical Innovations JW2 M4/AR-15 AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU
• 120rnd Mid-cap magazine
• Speed loader