I don't have any experience with an Epic, but can give you my opinion on a Blazer. If you like Cockers but don't want the fuss of upgrading all of the internals and pneumatics, buy a Blazer. Small, fast, compact, effecient, and good consistency. I can't think of a reason why not to buy a Blazer, unless your the type of person who has to have all of the cool new toys, which I doubt, as you have an Excal
Jeff