🔍 Gear Watch: VFC / Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen4 GBB

Officially Licensed Full-Size Service Pistol with Gen4 Ergonomics

📸 First Look

The Gen4 generation introduced several ergonomic and functional updates over previous Glock models, including a revised recoil spring assembly, interchangeable backstrap system, updated grip texture, and reversible magazine release.

These refinements improved handling and adaptability while maintaining the simplicity and reliability associated with the Glock platform.

Specifications:

Brand: VFC / Umarex (Officially Licensed by Glock)

Model: GLOCK 17 Gen4 GBB (UM3T-G17G4-BK01)

Power Source: Green Gas (Recommended: 12kg)

Action: Semi-auto blowback with functional slide lock

Hop-Up: Adjustable Guide-HOP system

Magazine Capacity: 23 rounds

Muzzle Velocity: Approx. 90–95 m/s with 0.20g BBs

Inner Barrel Length: 97 mm

Overall Length: 202 mm

Weight: 675 g

Materials: Aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, reinforced polymer

Color / Finish: Black

Manufactured: Taiwan

Gen4 Design Highlights:

・Officially licensed Glock trademarks with authentic Gen4 styling

・Full-size G17 frame offering balanced handling and magazine capacity

・Gen4 finger-groove grip texture with interchangeable magazine release setup

・Realistic Gen4 recoil spring guide rod design

・Functional blowback system with slide lock on empty magazine

・Guide-HOP adjustable hop-up system for quick tuning access

・Enlarged piston/cylinder assembly for stronger recoil impulse

・Improved hammer system and enhanced gas efficiency

・Realistic rear slide plate and external details faithful to real firearm dimensions

・Swappable magazine release for left or right-handed operation

・Black metal slide and outer barrel for realistic appearance

・Compatible with real-size holsters due to accurate external dimensions

Platform Background:

The Glock 17 is one of the most influential modern pistols ever produced, originally developed by Glock in Austria during the early 1980s for military and law enforcement use.

Known for its lightweight polymer frame, striker-fired simplicity, and exceptional reliability, the G17 rapidly became a global standard sidearm used by military units, police agencies, and civilian shooters worldwide.

The Gen4 generation introduced several ergonomic and functional updates over previous Glock models, including a revised recoil spring assembly, interchangeable backstrap system, updated grip texture, and reversible magazine release.

These refinements improved handling and adaptability while maintaining the simplicity and reliability associated with the Glock platform.

VFC’s officially licensed Gen4 airsoft series focuses heavily on maintaining realistic dimensions and handling characteristics, making it especially popular among players seeking compatibility with real holsters, training setups, and authentic manipulation drills.

📦 Included:

・VFC / Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen4 GBB Pistol ×1

・23-round gas magazine ×1

・User manual ×1

・Original packaging ×1

💬 Why We Like It:

The VFC / Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen4 GBB captures the appeal of the original Glock platform exceptionally well — simple, practical, reliable, and highly usable.

Its full-size proportions make it comfortable to handle, while the Gen4 grip texture and enlarged gas system help create a satisfying shooting experience both on the field and during training use.

The licensed markings, realistic dimensions, and strong aftermarket compatibility also make it an excellent base platform for upgrades or duty-style builds.

For players looking for a dependable full-size gas blowback pistol with authentic Glock handling and clean Gen4 styling, the G17 Gen4 remains one of the strongest options in the VFC Glock lineup.