WE Pistols Livestream RECAP
If you're even remotely interested in Airsoft or at some point you've decided to do a bit of digging into the awesome Replica Pistols that this sport has to offer, you've probably come across the brand WE at sometime in your curious tactical venture.
WE are the stakeholders of the Gas Blowback pistol market & have been for decades, they offer an absolute plethora of Gas Blowback Pistols that range from Western Classics to Eastern Authentic replica's, so no matter your taste, WE have got you covered. Just watched a movie & thought damn that pistol looks sick? Chances are WE have got what you're looking for to fulfil your tactical fantasy.
Lets start todays recap with a classic, tried & true replica from WE;
The EU17
The EU17 is what we would call a Trophy Product from WE. It's been the go-to sidearm replica for Airsoft Skirmishers due to it's simplicity in design, ease of use, modularity & overall versatility. It's even gone as far as being a go-to training option for Armed Forces & Firearms Units within the UK Police Force such as AFO's, ARV & C.T.S.F.O.
The WE EU17 offers a sleek, simple & modern design and is often the ICON for sidearm reference. The slide is manufactured from alloy providing a satisfying & realistic return to battery and the lower is made from a reinforced polymer, overall providing a nice lightweight but robust sidearm that's incredibly gas efficient. The EU17 is also available in Gen3, Gen4 & Gen5! Some of which are available in a full auto variant known as the EU18! The 17 also comes in a limited edition finish known as the WET series, which sports a brushed metal slide / outer barrel, filament iron sights & a flared mag well giving it a much fancier & appealing aesthetic.
Not only do they look cool stock and perform great, they're also incredibly modular. Being the go to option throughout the years has resulted in an array of aftermarket products to spice up your EU17, you've got Stocks, Drum mags, Sight mounts, Suppressor Kits, Handguard Kits, Holsters, Carbine Kits and so much more, you're truly spoilt for choice when it comes to modification of the EU17 platform.
So it's incredibly modular, gas efficient, comes in many variants, looks cool & has been the reliable go to for years, could it get better? Believe it or not, it can. The gun even comes in a Pre Two Tone Option! So for those of you who don't hold a defence for a RIF, WE got your back!
So whether it's backyard plinking or heavy duty skirmishing, the EU17 truly covers all bases & it's with no shadow of a doubt a sidearm worth having.
The WE Europe Galaxy
The WE Europe Galaxy is one of the newest releases from WE & certainly is one of the most unique ones that we've seen yet! Sporting a WE EU17 / EU Series lower receiver while on top we've got a cylindrical .22 style upper with a rear charging handle, the Galaxy is one for those of you looking for something a little different.
The Galaxy is actually an excellent hybrid pistol when it comes to performance & handling, it might look quite alien at first however upon closer inspection WE have cleverly spliced a .22 upper with an EU series Gen3 lower, thus providing the end user with a simple, ergonomic yet familiar platform for handling.
We've talked enough about the EU17, lets talk about that upper receiver. Available in a lovely array of colour options the Galaxy comes in Black, Silver, Purple, Gold & Ice Blue and every single one is stunning to look at, especially that purple...damn. The Galaxy upper rocks a decent length 20mm RIS rail for the addition of all sorts of sights & scopes, as well as a 20mm rail on the underside for torches / lasers & illumination devices, so you're set for all of your tactical furniture additions!
The Upper also sports a Ruger-Style charging handle / reciprocating bolt system, however don't be fooled by it's simplicity & size, the bolt is super lightweight as such provides you with excellent gas efficiency but a nice arm rattling recoil, oh... and it's also Fully Automatic...Galaxy go BRRRRT!
The WE Europe Hi-Capa
WE have mastered every aspect of the Gas Blowback Pistol market & perhaps one of their best products that they offer is the Hi Capa.
The WE Hi Capa comes in many different shapes, sizes, colours & styles all of which present a unique and individual set of features, from Baby 4.3, 5.1, 3.8 Hi Capa's to 7.0 Dragons with the classic meat tenderiser front end, they've really explored every possibility when it comes to being different.
The Hi Capa in short is a heavily modernised 1911 platform, sporting similar features to it's classic world war bother it has the same beavertail trigger safety, slide release & disassembly points, however the external build & overall aesthetic couldn't be further from the history books.
The most popular Hi Capa Variant would be the Hi Capa 5.1, lets take a look at the Hi Capa 5.1 T-Rex for example.
Rocking the same overall size as a 1911 but with a flared mag well for tactical & easier reloads, a wider pistol grip for added comfort & a vented slide for reduced weight & increased cycle speed, the T-Rex is truly the hallmark of the Hi Capa aesthetic. They also come with an 11mm CCW threaded outer barrel, Green / Red filament iron sights & a underside 20mm rail. They take a magazine that has a rather THICC baseplate, which is great for grabbing from a rig or mag holsters & allows the end user to manipulate the position of the mag regardless of contact surface.
Much like it's equally popular GBB Pistol the EU17, it too comes in a Pre Two Tone option & there is an abundance of aftermarket modifications for Hi Capas, especially when it comes to HPA builds, making it the go-to sidearm for SpeedQB / Speed Soft players, AKA "Knee slidey dye mask bois".
Overall the WE offer an absolute ocean of options & variants of Gas Blowback Pistols, as such there's bound to be something that suits your tactical taste buds! If you'd like to ask any questions about the products mentioned or if you have any general enquiries please feel free to get in touch on 01484644709 or drop us an email to sales@patrolbase.co.uk.