Type:Blowback CO2 BB Pistol. Manufacturer:Distributed by Umarex. Model:Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS. Materials: Metal & Polymer. Weight: 1.5 pounds (683 grams). Total Length: 7.95 inches (20.2cm). Barrel: Smooth bore 4 inch barrel (10cm). Propulsion: CO2 x 1. Action: Semi auto blowback, double action only trigger. Ammunition Type: 4.5mm steel BB's. Ammunition Capacity: 18 round drop out full size metal magazine. FPS: Claimed 370.
Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is very similar in most ways to a real steel Glock Pistol with the blowback action, which does engage the striker alleviating some of the trigger pull to some degree. That said the trigger is more like a double action trigger in terms of weight and length, as the trigger pull is used to shuttle a BB into the breach, which does require additional trigger length and weight making it more like a double action trigger at the end of the day. The blowback action on this version is not full, but rather partial, so it does not go back as far as the real steel slide would go. The chambering of BB’s and the partial blowback design has an upside allowing for a higher velocity and more shots per CO2.
Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol, so I can only quote what Umarex is saying in terms of FPS which is around 370. As mentioned earlier, the partial blowback action and the way the magazine seals the BB in the breach helps to increase the FPS to something a lot closer to what a non-blowback BB pistol generally offers in velocity. In terms of accuracy I will have to make my Field Test Shooting Video first before I know for sure, but generally a CO2 Blowback BB Pistol like this will get around a 4 inch grouping based on past similar shooting tests.
Build Quality: Being Glock licensed via Umarex, the, Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol has to be made with Glocks high quality standards in mind. I am not 100% sure who actually makes this Airgun, as Umarex is not so much a manufacturer of Airguns, but more of a distribution and licensing company. I am pretty sure that KWC is making this Airgun for Umarex and KWC has for sure improved their quality over time in terms of fit and finish, so I am happy to say that the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is a really well built Airgun.
Realism: The Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol absolutely has most of everything you would want in a Replica Airgun, like blowback action, a working slide catch release, trigger safety, magazine release, and full size drop out metal magazine. Its shortcomings would be that you can not easily field strip its and it does have a trigger closer to a double action only rather than the Glock short and very light single action trigger. I can overlook this because it is very well priced and has a nice high velocity along with a lot of shots per CO2.
Pros:
Good weight and feel to it, build quality seems excellent.
Really nice looking and full featured replica of the original Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS.
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.
Safety built into serial number under the barrel.
Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 18, 4.5mm steel BB’s.
Slide spring is firm, will have a nice blowback recoil effect.
Warning instruction are nice and discreet under the trigger guard.
Not an overly heavy DOA feeling trigger as the blowback pre-cocks the internal hammer/striker but the trigger does move a BB into the breach area.
Because of partial blowback action and magazine design, it has a higher fps and you get a lot more shots than a similar full blowback Airgun.
Working trigger safety like the real steel version.
Cons:
Trigger is more like a DOA trigger which is longer and heavier than a real steel Glock, but not bad.
Sights are non-adjustable which is common with low cost airguns like this one.
Blowback action is not full so not as heavy of a recoil feel as a full blowback Airgun.
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, and I have been really looking forward to getting my hands on both of them. They both look and feel just as good as they did at SHOT Show, and now all I need to do is test them out and see how they both perform in the Replica Airguns Indoor Sea Can Shooting Range. I know the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is for sure going to have a lot more power over the Umarex Glock 19, but the full blowback action of the Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS may take a win over power from the Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS. It may come down to which one is more accurate? I will have to wait and see so keep watching to find out who the winner is in my books.
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.
Trigger 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 290. 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: TheUmarex 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!
I also got a few accessor items from a company called GEAR STOCK, Some CO2 in 12 and 88 gram along with some 6mm aluminum Airsoft BB’s. A very cool rechargeable red and green laser that comes in a nice hard shell case and it has a picatinny rail on the bottom she you can stack a second accessory under it.
Here are some links and specs for the Airguns I show off in this mystery box video:
In this Comparison Video I show several models of Glock Replica Airguns distributed under the Umarex/Glock license. Umarex has brought to market several Glock Replica Airguns to date including BB, Pellet, Airsoft and even Paintball versions in a variety of models. I showcase only a few of these models in this video but it is a good selection to give most people an idea of what is available from our Replica Airguns website in terms of Glock Pistols.
In this Update Preview Unboxing Video I take a look at 4 newer products that just came across my table and are in our Replica Airguns Online Stores. One is a CO2 Blowback BB Pistol, one is a CO2 .43 Caliber Paintball Pistol and two are GBB Airsoft Pistols, so a rather nice selection for us to take a look at here! I will be following up this Update Preview Unboxing Video with proper Table Top and Field Test Shooting Video to find out all the details and how well they perform.
