Umarex Glock 17 Blowback .177: Tested By A Certified Firearms Specialist

After reviewing CCW applications for years, I tested this Glock 17 replica and I was very much impressed. It's an effective BB gun that's powered by a CO2 cartridge.

FYI, prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.

Umarex Glock 17 Blowback .177 Caliber

HIGHLIGHT:

An exact Glock replica.

WARNING:

Be careful with this one in public. Unless I get this in my fingers, I can't tell if it's a real one or not from across the room. For some of my needs, it's perfect. It is ideal for that training, when I teach armed guard employees who have not practiced draw and fire on the range. It's also ranked no.1 in our review of the most powerful air pistols.

WHO'S IT FOR:

Glock made this BB gun for use as a trainer, and they hit the bullseye (yes, pun intended). This is not a target gun like other pistol air guns but a training gun. The accuracy of this air gun is good enough to hit a beer can every time from about ten feet away, probably further. It's definitely more accurate than my Umarex SA10. But remember that you're talking with a Glock enthusiast here. I'll admit I have better pistols in my collection. I still think Glocks are superb, though. I'm talking about the real ones, of course. Not the BB replicas.

QUALITY:

The materials the air pistol is made from are the same as those used to make the Glock frame. The slide will work with blowback action, so every part of this replica works excellently for training. The CO2 cartridge is held in the handle and is pushed into place when screwing down the cap. I've owned several BB guns that look real, but this one is really something else. It's an exact Glock replica!

BEST PRACTICES:

Put a drop of Prolix on the tip of the CO2 cartridge to keep the seal in good shape. Also, a drop or two should be placed on the moving parts to ensure the air gun stays in excellent working order. The materials this pistol is made from do not scratch easily; if it does and someone cannot tolerate the scratches, I fix them with a black Sharpie. If the scratch is more like a gouge, I have used a torch to heat a screwdriver tip and then use it to melt the materials back together again. By the way, if you're ready for the real thing, here's my list of the best concealed carry pistols, including reviews of a couple of Glocks. I wonder which one would be perfect for you.

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