Description
WE 26 Series Gen3 Full Auto Gas Blowback (Blue) (WE-71006-BLUE)
This is the WE 26 series Gen3 gas blowback pistol in blue, model WE-71006-BLUE, with full auto capability. The 26 pattern is the subcompact member of the famous polymer-framed pistol family, with a short slide and grip that make it easy to carry and quick to bring into action.
WE (WE-Tech) is one of the best-known makers of gas blowback pistols, and its pistols are popular for their lively blowback and wide parts support. Adding a full auto option to such a compact pistol makes this a fun and surprisingly effective sidearm for close-quarters games.
Design and handling
The short slide and compact grip of the 26 make it ideal as a backup sidearm or for players with smaller hands. Being small, it can be carried in a compact holster or a pocket on your rig without getting in the way.
As this is the blue version, the pistol stands out from the usual black sidearms. Please check the product images for the exact finish and details.
Performance
As a gas blowback pistol, the slide cycles with every shot, giving recoil and a realistic feel. The full auto setting, as stated in the product name, lets you empty the magazine very quickly, so it is best used in short bursts at close range and kept to semi auto for accurate shooting.
Full auto use draws a lot of gas quickly and chills the magazine, so performance is best in mild to warm weather. Check your site’s rules on full auto pistols before using that mode in a game.
Getting started
Fill the magazine with the correct gas in short bursts, holding the can upright, and let it settle for a moment. Load BBs and fire a few test shots at a safe backstop with the hop-up off, then add hop gradually until the BBs fly flat.
Read the manual so you know how the selector and safety features work, and practise switching between semi and full auto with the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Key features
- WE 26 series Gen3 pistol
- Model WE-71006-BLUE
- Gas blowback with a moving slide
- Full auto capability, as named
- Compact subcompact frame
- Blue finish
- Ideal backup sidearm
Compatibility
Use magazines made for the WE 26 series. Magazines for other WE 17-pattern pistols, or for other brands, may not fit or feed correctly, so check before buying spares. Holsters made for 26-pattern pistols are the best starting point.
Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs and the gas recommended in the manual.
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 in cold weather let magazines warm up naturally rather than heating them.
Wipe the moving parts 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 or solvents on seals, and store the replica dry.
Who is it for?
This pistol suits players who want a compact, eye-catching gas blowback sidearm with a full auto option for close-quarters fun, and anyone looking for a small backup pistol.
Please note: Gas and BBs are not included. Always wear suitable eye protection when using any airsoft replica, and have it chronographed at your site before play.
