The deflector is to prevent gas/powder particle blow back from the Norwegianicon red plastik blanks. A very unpleasant/distracting experience.
I don't know if the Germanicon black plastik blanks did that or not, never shot any of them.
The deflector is also handy for shooting live, all the empties land in a small space close to your feet.
Sarge
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