Description
WE 17 Series Gen 4 GBBP (Silver)
The WE 17 Series Gen 4 is a gas blowback pistol with a silver finish, based on the fourth-generation version of the full-size polymer-framed service pistol that has become the standard sidearm for police and armed forces around the world. The silver finish gives this model a distinctive look that sets it apart from the usual black pistols on a skirmish site.
WE (WE-Tech) is a Taiwanese manufacturer and one of the best-known names in gas blowback pistols. Its G-series replicas are among the most widely used sidearms in UK airsoft, with good parts support and a reputation for strong, reliable blowback. The 17 is the full-size model in the range, offering a long sight radius and a full grip that helps with accuracy and recoil control.
Gen 4 design
The fourth-generation design is recognisable by its rough-textured grip, finger grooves on the front strap and enlarged magazine release. WE reproduces that Gen 4 profile, so the pistol has the purposeful look and secure grip that made the Gen 4 so popular. The silver finish contrasts with the frame and makes the pistol a striking display piece as well as a working sidearm.
How it works
The WE 17 Gen 4 is a gas blowback pistol. Gas is filled into the magazine, and each pull of the trigger releases a measured amount to fire the BB and drive the slide back. The moving slide gives a real kick in the hand, cocks the action for the next shot and locks back when the magazine is empty, so you build the same reloading habits you would with a real pistol.
Performance depends on temperature. Gas pistols run crisply in warm weather; in the cold, pressure drops, so keep a spare magazine in an inside pocket and pace your shots. Good quality BBs of a consistent weight give the flattest, most consistent flight.
Living with a G-series pistol
The G-series layout is one of the simplest to learn: there is no external hammer or manual safety lever to manage, just a trigger safety, slide release and magazine catch in familiar places. That simplicity is one reason this style of pistol is so common as a first sidearm. Holsters, lights and spare magazines designed around the shape are easy to find, so building a complete setup is straightforward.
Key features
- Full-size 17-pattern gas blowback pistol
- Gen 4 styling with textured grip
- Silver finish
- Gas blowback action with realistic recoil
- Slide locks back on an empty magazine
- Long sight radius for accurate shooting
- Simple G-series controls
Compatibility
Use WE 17-series gas magazines; please ask us before buying magazines from other makers. Fires standard 6mm BBs; 0.20g to 0.25g suit most gas pistols.
Holsters made for 17-size pistols should fit. Use only gas made for airsoft guns; never use lighter fluid or butane.
Care and maintenance
Gas blowback pistols reward a little regular attention. After a day’s play, wipe the slide, frame and magazine down with a lightly oiled cloth to remove dust and moisture, and run a cleaning rod with a clean patch through the inner barrel every so often to keep accuracy consistent. Use only gas made for airsoft, and put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine fill valve and outlet seal from time to time to keep them supple and leak-free.
Don’t overfill the magazine; a short, steady fill is enough, and you will hear and see when it is full. For storage, leave a small amount of gas in the magazine to keep the seals pressurised, store the pistol and magazines at room temperature, and avoid leaving them in a cold car or direct sun. In cold weather keep spare magazines warm in a pocket, as gas pressure drops noticeably as temperature falls. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs, as cheap or misshapen BBs are the most common cause of jams and hop-up wear.
Who is it for?
The silver WE 17 Gen 4 suits players who want a reliable full-size sidearm with a look that stands out, and collectors who want a different finish on one of the most popular pistol designs.
Please note: Gas, BBs and spare magazines are not included unless stated above. Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check the power and safety rules at your site before play.
