WE Tech G17

[xTanTricK]

So, I just got a package from the UPS guy and it was my WE Tech G17 with a tan Generation 4 body. Since I own a Glock 22 4th Gen and nobody else on the airsoft market makes a 4th Generation lower for the Glocks, at least not that I can find, I decided to go with the WE Tech. I owned a WE Tech Glock around the time they first came out and I wasn't that impressed with it. It felt cheap, didn't shoot too well and I just didn't really like it. I ordered this Glock from WE because I planned to use it just as a training tool for shooting and feeling comfortable with the odd Gen 4 lower that my Glock 22 sports. I Don't know if I got a lemon the first time I owned a WE Glock or if they have improved upon the Glock since they first released it but I am impressed with this new one.

I just took it out to shoot in the backyard and with one fill of propane I was able to go through four (4) magazines and three shots on the 5th magazine which is a total of 111 shots. Even my KWA ATP and I believe it's a KSC Glock 18 don't even get that many shots with one fill of propane. The plastic/polymer lower feel way better than the KWA and KSC lowers that I have held and a lot better than the Tokyo Marui lowers as well. The slide is a grayish color unlike the first WE I had which had more of a black color. Unfortunately, WE changed the dimensions a bit so it doesn't fit in any kydex or molded Glock 17/22 holster but rather fits in holsters made for the Glock 21. That's not a big deal if you have holsters laying around for a Glock 21 but if you don't, like me, then you might need to buy one if you plan on even using a holster.

I haven't taken it apart and looked at the internals except to adjust the hop up so I can shoot straight with a .28 and from past experience with my other WE Glock, this hop up wheel is a major improvement. The first WE Glock I had wouldn't even hop .25's and I was having a heck of a problem even keeping the wheel in place to hop .23's. This wheel stays in place and even adjusts to hop BB's heavier than .28's. I did notice that the inner barrel is a blue aluminum barrel which is different than the first one I had. From just fondling and shooting those 4-5 Magazines I can already tell the build quality of the externals are way better than the first Glock I had. I don't know much about internals but from the way it shot and how the hop up has improved I can only assume they improved the internals as well.

As I shoot this gun more and more I will come back to this thread and update it with anything that happens to the gun. I don't plan on upgrading it or buying parts for it unless something breaks. I planned on using it just for training and shooting purposes but I think I might actually use it during a few games, once I get a holster for it. From my initial experience I would definitely say if you are looking for a Glock replica and don't want to pay upwards of $200 then pick yourself up a WE Tech Glock. It also helps that the externals look really good.

Pictures were taken with my phone.

[xTanTricK]

Here is a simple run of the mil basic accuracy test. I wasn't bench resting and each target had a total of 26 shots fired at it. I was aiming at the central black dot.

15 feet.



30 feet.



I did notice after shooting it at a bush from about 60ft that the gun shot to the left. It's probably a hop up issue but I'll take a look later and see what I find.

[SPARKOFBL]

I was thinking about getting the We17 but didn't know how it would function. It looks pretty good from what i saw and read.

[xTanTricK]

I was thinking about getting the We17 but didn't know how it would function. It looks pretty good from what i saw and read.

Well so far with this WE Glock it seems to work fine. Other than shooting a bit to the left it isn't that bad. It's not comparable with KWA/KSC and Tokio Marui in terms of accuracy but the exterior of this WE, I think, is better than the others on the market.

[Fresnel]

I'm personally slightly bothered by the idea that they didn't accurately replicate the external dimensions of the G17/22/31. There's nowhere near as much gear out there for the G21 as there is for the G17.

[xTanTricK]

I'm personally slightly bothered by the idea that they didn't accurately replicate the external dimensions of the G17/22/31. There's nowhere near as much gear out there for the G21 as there is for the G17.

I agree although with a little looking around and visiting any store that sells holsters you can find a molded or kydex holster that will fit this pistol. I already have holsters for my Glock 17 and 22 so I was also disappointed about the dimensions but a little looking around and you can find one for a decent price.

[xTanTricK]

After messing around with the pistol and dry firing and just the way the gun handles I came across a few things that can be iffy or that people already don't like.

The first thing would be the mag release. I personally don't find any problems with it but it seems like a lot of people do. People have complained that if you push the mag release in too far that it will get stuck. Well it does get stuck but you also have to push it in pretty damn far. To get it unstuck all you do is push the mag release in and also push forward towards the barrel and it'll reset to it's original position. There should be no reason to have to push the mag release in that far because the mag releases long before the mag release could get stuck.

Something that bothers me a little bit is the trigger. It's absolutely nothing like a real Glock. Once the gun is cocked the trigger is loose until almost all the way back towards the frame. Once it hits the breaking point it all of a sudden needs quite a bit of pressure. I wouldn't imagine anything over 5 pounds but for an airsoft gas blow back gun I think it's a bit much. The reset is nice but the breaking point is a bit odd.

[TTAZ]

hey i am interested in ur gun what do u want for it.

[spazz]

this isnt a for sale thread, its a review thread. if you want to buy a gun, look in the for sale section.
good review so far.

edit: i have been doing some playing around with my ksc glock 18c triggers and i may be able to help you out with that take up and break on your trigger. ill take a look at yours and show you what i have done to mine at the next game i see you at. feel free to call me if you want to talk more.

[xTanTricK]

I was doing some "rapid" fire shooting today and out of all the mags I went through I didn't have a single problem with feeding, jamming or running out of gas. Just like every gas gun out there you don't get as many shots with a single fill while rapid firing as you do when you wait a second or two between every shot.

[Red Devil]

What is the cost of the gun and how long did it take to get it? mag cost also?

[xTanTricK]

What is the cost of the gun and how long did it take to get it? mag cost also?

I bought it off of Evike for a total of $100. It took less than a week to arrive and the magazines run for around $22 I think.

[xTanTricK]

Here are some photos I took of the gun in a few holsters. The first photo is the gun in a G-Code XST Holster for a Glock 21.



The gun fits perfect in this G-Code XST Holster made for a Glock 21. At first the gun wouldn't fit in so smoothly but that was due to the holster not being broken in. After a break in period the gun fits perfect and the holster retains the gun and you hear and feel a nice solid click when inserting the pistol.

Here is where we start to run into some problems. These next few pictures are of the gun in holsters made for a Glock 17.



This is a G-Code XST Holster made for a Glock 17/22 which I use regularly for my personal Glock 17 and 22. The WE Tech G17 does not fit into this holster. The picture shows the pistol in the holster as far as it will go before getting stuck in the holster. I guess if this is your only holster you could use it for the WE G17 but it is not recommended.



As you can see the trigger is still viewable and I was able to reach inside and pull the trigger.



Here is the pistol in a Blackhawk Serpa holster made for a Glock 17/22. The gun fits in this holster better than the G-Code XST made for Glock 17/22 but it does not fit all the way. The holster will not lock the gun in place but rather uses a bunch of tension. Again, if this is your only holster then use it but I would recommend picking up a holster for a Glock 21.



Again you can still see the trigger but you cannot reach in and pull the trigger.

[lax65]

Hey I just bought the we gen 4 glock 17 and i was looking at the holsters for the xst and was wondering if you knew what accesory meant like a belt mount