Honest Review: Tek Recon Havok Rifle (Comprehensive unboxing and firing demo)

This is my longwinded and comprehensive review of the Tek Recon Havok. With school starting up this week, I had to dig into my backlog as editing the SENC footage is taking a while and my classes are in flux and the enamel paint on endbringer is taking about 6 days to fully cure (not dry).

[@wypan9539]

This company died soon after. I really felt like the Tek Recon series really would've blown up if it was released in 2017 or even 2018

[@browtf621]

3 years later, they made another blaster that can shoot Mega XL darts, and everybody loved it.

[@nightcore_nidus4633]

What is it ?

[@nhc8030]

Something I realized is that there's deco on both sides of the blaster. Please Nerf? Full deco? xD

[@mayor_archive]

xD

[@Spock1777]

"NRG" is a play on words. It's pronounced like "energy". Get it?

[@yellowfeverjs3457]

If you say it slow you might need a n word pass

[@TheColdZephyr]

"Reflection issues" = We would see your face.

[@didthismeyouto3839]

Just got this.

[@Sheehy223]

How is it ironic in any way that it looks like it has a raider stock?

[@LordDraconical]

because the raider predates it and is from another developer.

[@Sheehy223]

LordDraconical that's not really irony...

[@chunkymonkey0177]

And your not really cool

[@Sheehy223]

JD Nerf and you are?

[@jacobwilliams6168]

Brendan Sheehy and your are?

[@DrFistyCuffs]

Looks very Borderlands-ish to me. Not entirely sure why

[@1079Supu]

bandit weapons?

[@DrFistyCuffs]

***** On the nose! Bravo, that's exactly what it is!

[@WedgeStratos]

As notes, Tek Recon is a year-old group that has seen a lot of publicity when their products came out and quickly was shut out of light due to the negative feedback regarding the NRG rounds and near-necessity of a phone. The Hammerhead, which is the pistol, is very poor as a choice, but the Havok was favored pretty well. They also announced a new weapon that's been delayed because they're trying to listen to feedback, so you can tell these guys care about the product. Also, that's actually a picatinny rail on top, so realistic attachments like red dot sights can be attached to this blaster.

[@ianrasmussen6705]

Mass times velocity equals momentum btw

[@ChickenWarrior-kb8gy]

Nerd

[@josephstone7229]

+Chicken Warrior2109 smart... Not a nerd

[@bulbafett1132]

+Chicken Warrior2109 dumbass

[@ramdino1249]

+Chicken Warrior2109 COUGH someone hasn't gone to school CHOUGH

[@jameswalker673]

And power equals energy per second!

[@thebekmanz]

That is a really cool blaster! I mean look at the shine coming off of it. I'm tempted to just buy it just because it is so appealing. The rounds are too small but I would imagine it's easier indoors.

[@belowaverage4079]

That gun has the best deal ever.cheap,shoots far,looks tacticool,awesome,comfortable,phone mount

[@FatherVerstias]

The rubber end stock is super nice when integrated into the rapidstrike

[@nerfspartanEBF25]

Watch when you cut towards yourself... You might be a vampire, but I don't think you can sustain yourself on your own blood.

[@OddDude21]

I bought one of these about a month ago and I love the look and feel of the blaster however I don't think I will ever use it do to the fact that the ammo is so small and just isnt practical for much. Then I got to thinking on ways to overhaul the gun. One option I'm thinking of is to turn it into some form of blow gun and convert the clip to use stefans. There is plenty of room down the barrel to run a PVC pipe through the blaster then have the clip modded in someway that it would line a dart up with the tubing. My other thought is to completley overhaul it and build flywheels and motorize the thing. however I dont want to destroy such a beautiful gun. any thoughts?

[@artro398]

Mass times velocity is momentum. Power is work divided by time. The more you know.

[@elijahleighton1390]

I donated to TRs KS and they have had my support for years, I hope that you review the tek recon predator coming out later this year, it a a couple attachments that I believe can go on havok attachment rails

[@UndetectableSn1per]

Wowza! I didn't know that NRG was stood for that! I always thought they used the word NRG just to make the word ENERGY sound cool

[@79narn79]

the p in p=mv referenced at around 9:00 the p stands for momentum not power f=ma which is force=mass X acceleration might be what your looking for

[@williambowman4519]

Thank you for reviewing these blasters Drac!

[@CALKULTIK]

Nerf really needs to make an air-powered fully automatic blaster like Boomco did, imp

[@CALKULTIK]

imo* yeah I can't spell

[@jalouse369]

Magstrike.

[@marcussmith7409]

Technically true, but it'd be awesome if Nerf made one or two 'ultra-elite' nerf guns that use compressed Co2. They'd need to use special really durable darts, but that could be pretty impressive.

[@weeerazer3099]

Magstrike and Rapidfire

[@JoeKen]

Its called the magstrike... LOOK IT UP!

[@XxSuqmaDique69xX]

Red is in fact one of the most noticeable colors for humans. It stands out to our eyes.

[@notwrong327]

+V that doesn't have anything to do with how easily you notice the color red

[@sanjaypersaud9695]

+Noel Hemdal then your fucking stupid

[@notwrong327]

Sanjay Persaud I wasn't saying that about the original comment... Dumbass

[@vs_hm5316]

just wanna say something, the NRG means energy for short

[@TinnyMac]

Hey Drac, I don't know much about Nerf guns as I solely watch these videos because I find them oddly entertaining. But I was wondering (again, I don't know a lot about Nerf gun mechanics) is it possible to make this gun fire actual Nerf darts using some sort of modification?

[@wyattbarron2734]

Well no sorry I don't feel like spending 10 minutes explain why you can't

[@thevarmint9970]

That's so sick! So when you fire, it taps your phone and you appear on the radar like in CoD?

[@jacktuttle6529]

is this semi auto without batteries?

[@zerdodylan]

Yes

[@mlgprokingxox4051]

YES, BEST GUN EVARRRRR

[@DragonTrainerGaming]

plus,the mount for the Iphone can be used for recording with the Iphone:)

[@spacepirateshobbies9426]

Now this thing has a lot of potential. I can see it used in an Aliens Marine or a Halo cosplay.

[@applefusion]

It "leak round" but to resolve the issue, put some "powder" on them and they will work fine.

[@jacobb6525]

Aesthetically pleasing

[@abohlson]

That seems really cool. I'm glad I saw this.

[@bassmancoop8071]

He said reflection issues. He's a fucking vampire, he doesn't have a reflection

[@tdph68]

Can you imagine that hydro diped…it give me shivers just thinking about it

[@superboy1389]

You could possibly modify it to fire Steffens so that way you can use it in senc wars

[@modicawolf97]

NRG is a play on words for energy. Kinda clever if you ask me.

[@mathefit436]

Als ice bucket challenge? You got nominated

[@KennyCutout]

Nrg? Nrg. Nrg . . . Ohhhhh I get it. Energy rounds. Very clever.

[@KennyCutout]

Oh hail no. Pfft. That's just a formality. You can tell they chose NRG only because it sounds like energy when said out loud.

[@TheRiteOfKindling]

New to the channel. I find it really neat how you tactically look at nerf and you guys play with it. Have you ever looked into Airsoft? Kind of the same thing.

[@Fouxjin]

He used to play air soft a lot, but then started Nerfing and began modding and now he does that instead

[@vrylj1]

I know its been out for a while..got one from a local thrift store (entire package) for my son. Its very cool. If there was a first person shooter add- on ,it would be a whole lot better. Sometime you wont have anyone to play with. With the FPS add-on you can have a virtual game play by yourself.

[@chunkymonkey0177]

Coop nominated you for the ALS ice bucket challenge

[@bigemugamer]

NRG rounds?... Not Really Good rounds? =/ Edit: after watching the whole review, this is a very nice blaster! very nice indeed. the rounds are interesting. I've only ever owned one nerf gun the rival apollo and only because i was in direct competition with my best friends son who has quite a few nerf guns, since then I've modded my apollo and am awaiting components to continue modding it. Id also like a Rayven just cause of the dart style ammo and its a sweet looking bullpup gun. but this gun looks great, at first I wasn't sure about the color scheme but as i watched it quickly grew on me. Great review of this gun, i did not know it existed till this video, I may have to purchase one as i do now love the design and the color really seems to suit it.

[@kaiposhard3239]

bigemugamer I thought it meant energy

[@on1yadam]

Why would you have a once piece flip clip....just use an extended clip.

[@mrj8444]

I have a toy like which I'm still using it for making me satisfied how you reload it

[@TheUNDEADICON]

Drac have u ever minimized a longshot I don't want to buy one but just wanted to know if u could make one and what it would look like if u did it I've seen others do it but I think if u did it it wold be better or look better or even be smaller than the ones on youtube

[@red-hairedshanks3366]

Are you accepting Coop's Ice Bucket Challenge? Because I'd love that haha :D

[@giancarlomaestas8731]

I have watched almost all you vids

[@nathanmyst378]

oh dear drac XD NRG is a shortened version and abbreviation of 'energy' just in case you didnt figure it out in the end :)

[@fluffells8361]

I have to say, these blasters have a lot of potential, especially considering their functionality. I can't say that they will reach Nerf's status but for sure, they will reach a decent status especially with cosplayers.

[@lex2746]

Fun Fact: the stock is also removable. My brother owns a havok and discovered this himself

[@thedeadedits9742]

Yea I removed mine

[@g-man2991]

I really like watching u mod your nerf guns😊

[@stuartkseels]

That thing looks SWEET! Do you think that this brand has the capability to survive the competition in the market place?

[@jake384100]

They've pretty much disappeared. I'm pretty certain they've discontinued it.

[@stuartkseels]

+This is now my new account - oopsy...

[@AM-ur1ee]

+ManOfWicker that sucks, the gun looks really cool.

[@jake384100]

ye

[@evaninheaven7504]

I own the hammerhead but it was really hard to earn, the don't have a chance sadly

[@willtopper8528]

drac, if nerf won't make a rubber stock why don't you get the customisable part on the end of a raider stock and throw the tek recon stock on it!

[@miccahpeterson7948]

Hey drac, what weapons/class setup would you use for a game style where you scout and take out enemy teams

[@kyogurorengoku3766]

President: An outbreak came out of the research facility lock your doors and protect your kids. Drac: I have a knife collection lets kill the zombies!!!

[@natecataldo1136]

Hey LordDraconical what kind of knife do you use for your reviews? In the market for a new knife and it seems like you love that knife.

[@SgcBill]

Wickedshrapnel has done some videos on knives you might like

[@supergoldfish]

I believe this is the one he has: www.crkt.com/My-Tighe-Assisted-Opening-Black-Veff-Combo-Edge You can probably find it cheaper on Amazon, though.

[@natecataldo1136]

thanks. that looks about right. I hope LordDraconical comments anyways to confirm it tho

[@LordDraconical]

Nate Cataldo My EDC is indeed a Veff Black My tight (full size)

[@Inverse3861]

I commented on this a little while ago. he has veff serrations on a black my tighe

[@revsowan]

"Power equals mass times velocity" It took me a second to recognize that formula. XD Force = Mass X acceleration. (F=MA)

[@angianyi]

Power is actually energy over time.... And energy is 0.5 mass multiplied by velocity square

[@shadowsa2b]

Why is the rail suspended above the blaster? Carry handle? Odd design choice

[@NivetFox]

Hey just saying, NRG sounds like energy. I think that is what they are going for?

[@itzyeboidynamo5934]

What camera do you use

[@marcussmith7409]

I wonder how finnicky it would be to gut the internals and make it fire nerf darts using the mechanisms in whatever nerf gun has parts that'd fit in this shell.

[@8BitPasta]

Whats the ammo? Not darts?

[@chaosstorm0967]

How are your knives so sharp!? I've always wondered that...

[@roland1975]

Hmmm, Is it worth buying and how many rounds do you get when you buy it?

[@mwehbe406]

NRG means energy, Drac.

[@Theo-lz9qy]

dose'nt the ''bullets'' came in the package where the blaster was in?

[@urbew3752]

NRG is means energy, just in a cool way

[@homebasefilms1582]

Wow I saw this in the extra blaster bin at a war and had no clue what it was😂

[@supersaiyan40000]

Pretty sure that the NRG rounds are energy rounds. Lol. Some of energy may come from those rounds instead of all spring power.

[@AlexConnors54]

Technically, F=ma, or Full Metal Alchemist. By the way, love your channel!

[@Cowmanbull9]

What pocket knife are you using to open everything?

[@LukeSmith-kt2ir]

Btw the rail on top is Picatinny rail

[@djcarpenter237]

NRG stands for; Not Really Good

[@Omen_Burrito]

the flip clip is actually kind of pointless, if you have a clip with more capacity than the two sides combined...

[@TheOmegaGeek]

I was wondering if this shell could be converted to fire nerf round. Maybe like using a Stryfe's guts with this frame? If it would be possible It would make for a neat conversion.

[@rockn9090rollstar]

Be interesting. I'll sometime try it out. Keep your eyes peeled on www.britnerf.com .

[@xavierpipkin9073]

it's power=responsibility

[@nervigeskind3131]

These things had a TON of potential if they didn’t have a rubber band thing but used like tiny gel or plastic oval spheres.

[@belowaverage4079]

I'm gonna buy that next year or maybe for Christmas

[@sabaradrawer]

very cool design dayumm

[@macman3100]

If there are any CoD fans here, who else notices that the HVK-30 rifle looks similar to this, the HAVOK?

[@gingginggalano3475]

The rails in the gun looks almost similar to HVK 30 rails

[@ZS7_115]

I have the same knife! I just need to know what brand to confirm that its the same :3

[@DannyLSXR]

what kind of knife is that i love the assisted opening part o.o

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

CRKT Moxie with Veff Serrations

[@drewzoo028]

Drac, can you do an ALS ice bucket challenge? Bobo and Nerf Boy did it already.

[@eaistheway]

This is actually very good😀

[@RegalTrident]

if you cant see down the sights cus of the phone then turn on the camera and look through it. btw love the vids drac

[@hshackleton678]

I don't thing "NRG" stands for anything, but rather is an abbreviation of "Energy"

[@justintelles9256]

I thought the rounds would be bigger

[@samcrowley5072]

I have a sneaking suspicion that drac uses a different knife for every video just to make people jealous

[@imScyllar]

Drac dont forget ur ice challenge for ALS coop tagged u

[@mace2394]

I would love to have a clip system nerf pistol which has the clip go into the handle

[@evaninheaven7504]

Tek recon pistol has its mag in its handle

[@phan1503]

I think the grip is for when your finger gets tired

[@tranryan04]

You've been nominated by coop772 to do the ALS ice bucket challenge

[@DragonTrainerGaming]

Wait,does he use a gopro strapped to his forehead?

[@grantd3880]

How does it compete to a nerf gun? Range/accuracy wise?

[@CXNNXRS]

NRG= ENERGY

[@timothysherrell3174]

ningago did the nrg thing

[@knexandnerf]

How much would it cost for you to fix up my Raider? The ranges are awful and jams a lot.

[@knexandnerf]

Lorenzo H some of the stuff I have done to it hasn't worked and my parents do not like me to take apart blasters myself

[@shreyasnair249]

Your videos are cool I'm subscribing

[@chuko71]

Im getting one and i think nerf should learn from the design i think the design of this is awesome

[@Divirse]

So your telling me if I comment here drac will reply?

[@mematron]

Sorry Mr. Drac, *power = Mass x acceleration* or it should actually be *force = mass x acceleration*

[@OneofDawnmist]

Force is Mass x Acceleration².

[@yungscoobert1747]

so many companies on trying to hop on the toy gun bandwagon. LONG LIVE NERF!

[@inquisitivebeyblade8598]

This blaster made me think of DAHL from the Borderlands franchise.

[@PatrickLiposky]

I know that he wants to keep his identity hidden, but why is there a reflection problem? He is a vampire!

[@ThomasAHMoss]

Traditionally, vampires don't reflect in mirrors because mirrors have silver backing. Other reflective surfaces, possibly including modern non-silver mirrors, should reflect them just as well as regular humans.

[@PatrickLiposky]

***** Thanks for explaining to me, I didn't know that.