Glock is one of those names in the firearms business that has earned itself a place. Earned itself respect. Like Smith & Wesson, Walther, and Colt, it’s a name with a history attached, as well as a reputation for hard-nosed efficiency when it’s needed.
That’s one reason why it’s beloved by so many airsoft players.
Another reason is that Glock has got behind the game, and officially licensed Umarex to produce some of the most accurate replica guns on the market. Glocks are intensely popular pistols in the game for both these reasons – but which are the best airsoft Glocks to have?
To find out, you need to do one of two things. You either have to arrange with Umarex to get their range sent round so you can test them out before you buy – and good luck with that – or you have to take a…erm…crap shoot on the scattered and individual reviews on the web, and stake your money on a maybe. The problem with that is that you could be wrong, and lose your money.
Or you could stick with us for a handful of heartbeats, as we profile the five best airsoft Glocks on the market today, so that all you have to do is pick the one which works best for you.
In a hurry? Here’s our top pick.
OUR TOP PICK
Now…we know what you’re thinking.
Don’t panic.
Yes, the Glock 19 Gen 3 .177 16 rounds is a non-blowback pistol. Yes, we know lots of airsoft players regard non-blowbacks as inherently inferior to the blowback versions. Yes, there can sometimes be something to that. No, there isn’t this time.
The look and the feel of this model is extremely good – put the airsoft Gen 3 up against the Generation 3 centerfire pistol and at any distance where you can’t see the orange safety element, you wouldn’t be sure which was the genuine, lethal version, and which was the airsoft.
You’ll get a shiver of potential from the weight of the airsoft version in your hand, too. It weighs around 26 ounces, whereas the loaded lethal version weighs in at around 30 ounces.
You might be able to tell them apart if you tried them both one after the other, but if you’re just picking up and using one, the closeness is uncanny.
It’s all the more uncanny for the non-blowback version, meaning very few of the controls of the weapon work in any realistic way – the slide and extractor are simply molded, rather than functional.
The Gen 3 will give you good accuracy at 10 yards, and naturally better accuracy at 6, more or less irrespective of how experienced you are in the game. With 16 rounds, and a range of up to 410 FPS, the Gen 3 Glock came to play.
It looks spectacularly real, and you can easily add a small laser to it if you like, thanks to the Picatinny rail at the front of the frame. That’ll give you quick POI correction if you need it.
What you have here is a freakishly realistic Glock (licensed by the handgun-maker itself, which despite being a non-blowback with all the moving parts that implies, still gives you not only the look and the feel of the original, but performs spectacularly out in the airsoft field.
The consistency of its performance is second to none, and you’ll feel immersed in the game with the Gen 3 in your hand. That’s why it’s our top pick for best airsoft Glock on the market.
Pros:
- The realism in look, feel, and even weight is off the charts
- It has a muzzle velocity of 410 FPS, and is impressively accurate at 10 yards
- The Picatinny rail allows you to add accessories to improve your airsoft play
Cons:
- It’s a non-blowback pistol, which means it won’t suit people who need the accuracy of moving parts
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