Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Table Top Review
Type: Full Blowback CO2 BB Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.
Model: Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS.
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 1.5 pounds (655 grams).
Total Length: 6.9 inches (17.5cm).
Barrel: Smooth bore 3.5 inch barrel (9cm).
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, single action only trigger.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm steel BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 17 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 290.
rigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is very similar to a real steel Glock Pistol as the full blowback action allows for a true single action only trigger and it has similar take-up, weight and release which makes this the perfect trainer if you own a similar Glock. Even the trigger safety is functional and not just for show.
Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol so I can only quote what Umarex is saying in terms of FP2 which is around 190. That may seem on the low side for a 4.5 BB Pistol even for a blowback Airgun. This is because the blowback is a true full blowback similar to what you commonly find with Airsoft Blowback Airguns This is not a super efficient design as much of the CO2 usage goes to cycling the action of the slide so less is allocated to going down the barrel and propelling the Steel BB. This type of system also uses more CO2 per shot so it will use up CO2 fast.
Build Quality: The Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pisto being a licensed Glock Pistol means it has to conform to Glocks high standard so it is made very well with excellent fit and finish. Like there real steel version the slide is metal and the frame is a polymer, of course there are other metal components throughout like the magazine, inner and outer barrel, slide catch release and many of the internal parts.
Realism: The Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol absolutely looks the part of a Glock 19 MOS. When sitting on the table and even holding it in your hand, you are going to think it's the real deal until of course you drop the magazine and see that it is a CO2 mag. Mostly everything operates like a real Glock 19 MOS and because it is full blowback the slide cycles all the way back and forth and the slide spring is nice and heavy so there is no lag to it, it does not have the clanky metallic sound a lot of CO2 Blowback pistols have which adds even further to the realism. You can even fully feel strip this version just lie a real Glock 19 MOS.
Pros:
Ultra realistic Replica in looks and function.
Good weight and feel to it, build quality seems excellent.
Really nice looking and full featured replica of the original Glock 19 Gen 5 MOC.
Fully Glock licensed via Umarex
Easy to see white dot sights front and back.
Recessed barrel for added realism.
Accessory rail under barrel for adding a laser or tactical light.
MOS (Modular Optical System) on slide for adding a red dot.
Comes with MOC adapter plates.
Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 17 4.5mm steel BB’s.
Slide spring feels really snappy and firm, more than most full blowback Airguns, so it should have a nice heavy blowback recoil feel.
Warning instruction are nice and discreet under trigger guard.
Fully field strippable.
Great feeling single action only trigger as the blowback pre-cocks the internal hammer/strike.
Working trigger safety like the real steel version.
Has an added Cross Bolt safety on the trigger.
Cons:
FPS could be higher but this is generally the case with a full blowback Airgun like this, very similar to Airsoft Full blowback design.
Sights are non-adjustable which is common with low cost airguns like this one.
No built in serial number safety.
Comments:
I was excited when I first saw the Glock 17 and 19 Gen 5 MOS 4.5mm Steel BB Blowback Airguns at SHOT Show this year adn have been really looking forward to getting my hands on them. Essentially the Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pisto is built very much like an Airsoft Full Blowback Airgun but it just shoots 4.5mm Steel BB’s rather than 6mm Airsoft BB’s which some people prefer if you are not so much into Airsoft games. Along with being full blowback the MOS system allows for adding a red dot to the rear of the slide so this gives you even more option when adding accessories to the Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol. I am pretty sure this one is going to be my favorite Umarex Glock but I’ll know for sure after I Field Test it!