Description
WE 17 Series Gen 4 GBBP MOS/RMR Plate (Black)
The WE 17 Series Gen 4 is a gas blowback airsoft pistol in black with an MOS-style optic-ready slide and an RMR plate, so you can fit a compact red dot directly to the slide. It follows the polymer-frame striker pistol pattern that is used by police and military forces around the world, and it brings that modern set-up to airsoft.
WE is one of the best-known makers of gas blowback pistols, and its G-series replicas are popular for their crisp blowback and the large range of parts and magazines available. Adding an optic-ready slide makes this one of the most versatile pistols in the range.
Optic-ready slide
A slide-mounted red dot lets you aim with both eyes open and put the dot on the target, which is faster for most people than lining up iron sights. The RMR plate gives a secure mounting point for RMR-footprint sights, and the dot rides with the slide, so practise picking it up quickly as you present the pistol.
Check the product photos for exactly what is supplied with the plate, and fit a red dot of your choice with the correct screws for your sight.
Size and handling
The 17-size frame is the full-size model, with a longer slide and a full-length grip that gives plenty of room for your hand and a longer sight radius. Gen 4 styling follows the fourth generation of the design, with its textured grip.
A 20mm rail under the frame takes a compact weapon light or laser, which is invaluable for indoor sites and night games.
How it shoots
Gas stored in the magazine fires the BB and drives the slide back with every shot, giving a sharp, realistic recoil. Keep magazines at room temperature for the best performance, and on cold days carry spares in an inside pocket.
Getting started
Charge the magazine with gas in short, steady bursts and let it rest briefly before shooting. Test-fire at a safe target and set the hop-up from zero, adding a little at a time until the BB’s flight is straight and level.
Practise reloads at home so they feel natural, and have the replica chronographed at the site before your first game.
Key features
- WE 17 Series Gen 4 gas blowback pistol
- Optic-ready slide with RMR plate
- 20mm accessory rail
- Crisp, realistic blowback
- Polymer-frame striker pistol style
- Large range of WE magazines and parts available
- Black finish
Compatibility
Uses WE G-series gas magazines made for this model; check the size (17 or 19 length) before buying spares. The RMR plate is for sights with an RMR footprint; other footprints need a different plate. G-series holsters with an optic cut are the best choice, and holsters for G-series pistols with lights will need to match the light you fit.
Care and maintenance
Put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine’s fill valve and seals every few fills, and store magazines with a little gas in them so the seals stay tight. Do not overfill, and let magazines warm up to room temperature in cold weather rather than heating them.
Wipe the moving parts and the outer barrel with a thin film of silicone oil now and then, clean the inner barrel with a rod and patch, and use good quality seamless BBs. Never use petroleum-based oils on the seals.
Who is it for?
Players who want a full-size, optic-ready gas pistol as a primary or sidearm, and anyone who wants to move to a slide-mounted red dot.
Please note: Gas, BBs and red dot sight are not included. Always wear suitable eye protection and check your site’s rules before play.
