All Umarex Glocks

All Umarex Glocks

Posted by Talon M. on Mar 18, 2026

The entire purpose of me writing this up is the increased confusion around the Airsoft Glocks that are being released and I want to help make this easier for people to understand. "Yes, I understand that you have an Elite Force Glock 17 that is CO2. No, that does not help me identify what magazine your Glock takes because there are 4 different manufacturers that make CO2 Glock 17s." And then I need to explain that Glock is NOT making the Airsoft version, Umarex holds the Glock license and is contracting different companies to make the Glocks for them. So Im hoping that by laying out all the information below it can help even more people with better understanding what they have. 

As of the posting of this article there has been a total of 25 different Umarex/Elite Force Glock licensed pistols on the airsoft market. I am not counting Glock Clones, Non-Umarex models, Non-Airsoft, and One-off builds. Accounting for those there have been 25 different Glock models that have been released onto the market for players to pick up from Umarex/Elite Force. If that sounded redundent that was the point, just to make it as clear as possible. The Glock is my personal favorite and I have a few within the real world for carry and taking to the range. The Airsoft variants are awesome because these are manufactured in conjunction with Glock (Real Steel) to produce as close to a 1:1 model as possible. I found this to be EXTREMELY advantageous when doing any training (civialian or Federal) since the grip, handling, mechanics, and muscle memory are the same from Airsoft to Real Steel. However there are exceptions depending on the model, and if you are looking at getting an Airsoft Glock for yourself, you can find the exact model down below and you can read what I had to say about it.


As a quick note I have some photos of the internals but I do not have all of the models with internals. Whether I dont have it or I cant disassemble it, just as a heads up if you are looking at internal parts. I also have a bunch of other questions that get asked of us here at Amped at the very bottom of this writing.

Non-Blowback Glock

Model: Glock 19 Gen 3

Number: 2275200

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Non Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14 rounds

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2275201


The Glock 19 Gen 3 non-blowback is going to be one of the cheapest options available on the airsoft market. The nomenclature of 'non-blowback' refers to the slide being locked in place, and the slide is not going to move. This is going to be easier for people to learn on if they are unfamiiar with how a pistol is going to work and operate, warm them up to hold and handle pistols. Even as a non-blowback the accuracy to the real variant is still very good base for people to develope good muscle memory. It features a bar safety as an additional feature for those starting out. It also has very good weight for those into real firearms. The magazines are EXTREMELY afforable and due to their small size you have ample room to put them in different places on your kit.


An issue the non-blowback pistols suffer from a heavy trigger pull, the trigger pull loads a BB and opens the internal valves to 'fire' the internal system. The lack of function leaves much to desire for those who have a real firearm. These DO NOT disassemble and spare parts DO NOT exist. I will say that for someone with average hands the triggerguard does rub on my knuckle as I handle it, however that is a personal gripe rather than an issue with the airsoft variant. The bright orange variant is also for California or New York.


The Gen 3 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 3 variants are also going to have a smaller spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'compact' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5 inches. 

Glock 19 Gen 3 NBB

Half-Blowback Glocks

Glock 17 Gen 3 HBB
Model: Glock 17 Gen 3 DISCONTINUED

Number: 2275203

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14 rounds

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276324


The Glock 17 Gen 3 Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back. This originally came in a clamshell packaging that was swapped out to cardboard packaging with the later model. 


The Gen 3 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 3 variants are also going to have a smaller spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but there are smaller and larger options available. A slide length of 7.3 inches, and overall height of 5.3 inches. 

Model: Glock 17 Gen 3

Number: 2276322

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14 rounds

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276324


The Glock 17 Gen 3 Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack  is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back.


The Gen 3 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 3 variants are also going to have a smaller spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but there are smaller and larger options available. A slide length of 7.3 inches, and overall height of 5.3 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 3 HBB
Glock 17 Gen 5 HBB
Model: Glock 17 Gen 5

Number: 2276340

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276342


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a rougher texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and round dot. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but there are smaller and larger options available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Model: Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS

Number: 2276353

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276342


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature. This model, the 'MOS', is going to have a cut out for small optics to mount onto the slide. This is a relatively new feature for Glocks.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a rougher texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and round dot. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens including front vertical cuts towards the front. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but there are smaller and larger options available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS HBB
Glock 19X HBB
Model: Glock 19X

Number: 2276338

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276339


The Glock 19X Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back.


This variant specifically refers to a rougher texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and round dot. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19X' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but this is going to be combining the short '19' length slide and '17' length grip. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. It also only comes in tan like the real 19X.

Model: Glock 19X 'Advanced'   DISCONTINUED

Number: 2275204

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Half Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 14

Spare Parts: None

Magazine Model: 2276339


This airsoft replica was discontinued after being out for a short length of time, it orginally came in a plastic clamshell container to hang on hooks. What they did was replace the clamshell plastic with a cardboard box. But because they made that change the model number was reassigned.


The Glock 19X Half Blowback is going to be a bump up in price, still more expensive compared to other half blowback pistols due to the branding. The term Half-BlowBack is going to be when the airsoft replica is going to move the slide partially to mimic action. The entire slide itself is not moving, just an exterior shell. Because there are less things in motion you will get more shots from your 12 gram CO2 cartidge. This is also going to have a larger and cheaper magazine so people that want to use this as a trainer are going to have more oportunity to learn weapon handling and reloading in a safe manner. There is also going to be an adjustable hopup unit that players can access for different BB weights. There is going to be an additional safety under the frame, this is going to be for inexperienced shooters as a precaution. The empty magazine does work as well for an added realism feature.


This is going to have a heavy trigger, the trigger pull is going to load a BB and open internal valves on the magazine to fire the BB. You also cannot disassemble the replica for cleaning or maintenance. The action of the half blowback also leaves much to be desired, alot of people prefer having the action of the slide going all the way back.


This variant specifically refers to a rougher texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and round dot. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently compared to other Gens. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19X' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant but this is going to be combining the short '19' length slide and '17' length grip. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. It also only comes in tan like the real 19X.

Glock 19X HBB DISCONTINUED

Full Blowback Glocks

Glock 19 Gen 3 GBB
Model: Glock 19 Gen 3 

Number: 2276303

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 19

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276305


The Glock 19 Gen 3 Full Blowback is a very popular model even today, the Gen 3 has been used extensively on the Law Enforcement side and is very popular on the pre-owned market. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. I have one from when these came out in 2018/2019 that is still playable. I have added only a few unique items but otherwise runs like its supposed to. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well. 


The Gen 3 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 3 variants are also going to have a smaller spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'compact' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5 inches. 

Model: Glock 19 Gen 5

Number: 2276365

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 19

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: The Gen 5 is not out but you can use 2276305


The Glock 19 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a newer model today, the Gen 5 being one of the most recent releases. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real pistol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system. I do like the newer circle dot iron sights that the Gen 5 series use as well! With the lack of finger grooves it is more comfortable to hold.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'compact' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5 inches. 

Glock 19 Gen 5 GBB
Glock 17 Gen 3 GBB
Model: Glock 17 Gen 3

Number: 2276312

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276302


The Glock 17 Gen 3 Full Blowback is a very popular model even today, the Gen 3 has been used extensively on the Law Enforcement side and is very popular on the pre-owned market. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well. I have personally found that the Gen 3 17's do not like the CO2 magazines and have had locking slide issues. I have a theory that this is due to the thinner spring guides on the Gen 3 specifically.


The Gen 3 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 3 variants are also going to have a smaller spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Model: Glock 17 Gen 4

Number: 2276300

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276302


The Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Blowback is a very popular model even today. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system. I have ran CO2 mags through the Green Gas variant and I have not noticed any issues or problems.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 4 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 4 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 4 GBB
Glock 17 Gen 4 GBB
Model: Glock 17 Gen 4

Number: 2276318

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 23

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276320


The Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Blowback is a very popular model even today. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via a 12 Gram CO2 canister you can find at any Walmart or store that sells pellet guns. You are going to need to cleen and oil CO2 pistols more often. CO2 does better in the cold and has functioned through dirtier conditions. 


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well. The baseplate of these mags do have a tendency of sliping forward so you may lose them on the field.


The Gen 4 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 4 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.8 inches. With the extended buttplate of the CO2 mag it does add some extra length.

Model: Glock 17 Gen 5

Number: 2276344

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: The Gen 5 is not out but you can use 2276302


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a very popular model, the Gen 5 pistols are the current release. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system. I have ran CO2 mags through the larger spring guide models of Gen4/Gen5 and have had no issues.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 5 GBB
Glock 19X GBB
Model: Glock 19X 

Number: 2276328

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276329


The Glock 19X was presented by Glock as the replacement of the M9 as the standard service pistol for the US Army in 2016. The version that was going to military for trials featured a manual safety that was a requirement. Based on the Request for Proposal, Glock decided to make a hybrid between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 by using the full length 17 grip and used the compact 19 slide. The 19X was a step into the Gen 5 series of pistol by Glock, being the earliest to have the circle dot iron sights and lack of finger grooves on the grip. The tan coloration is going to help this pistol standout from the other Glocks on the market and many Glock people went out of their way to get a frame that did not have the finger grooves. In airsoft this did great using the Glock 17 magazines which can use the VFC CO2 mags and I have ran this almost exclusively on those mags for a few years. It has all the comforts of using and handling the Glock 17 but having a smaller and shorter slide. I dont have evidence or proof but I feel like the slide is snappier as it shoots. This could be a combination of the CO2 and shorter slide. 


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The 19X variant is going to have some unique features when it was first released liek I had mentioned it was released before the Gen 5 was announced so it has the flat grip without finger grooves. It has circle/dot iron sights and larger magazine release. I also mentioned the larger spring guide which I think does help it using the CO2 magazines. 


The '19X' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant even with the shorter slide. The slide length is going to 6.8 inches and the height is 5.5 inches. 

Model: Glock 45 Gen 5

Number: 2276345

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: The Gen 5 is not out but you can use 2276302


The Glock 45 was a spin off of the 19X, being offered to government agents who wanted the same full length grip and compact slide without the bright tan coloration. The Glock 45 also has serrations on the front of the slide for a wider range of federal training to operate the slide. It also classically has the Gen 5 style of features, and came onto the market after the 19X. If I remember correctly it was offered to federal agencies first before being put onto the civilian market. This is going to be great for players who want to add something modern to their kit and want something that is going to be very comfortable for players who are not used to Glocks. It is a great option for people who are in the law enforcement world and want to use something as a training option. 


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $200, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The 45 variant is going to have some unique features when it was first released like I had mentioned it was released before the Gen 5 was announced so it has the flat grip without finger grooves. It has circle/dot iron sights and larger magazine release. I also mentioned the larger spring guide which I think does help it using the CO2 magazines.


The '45' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant even with the shorter slide. The slide length is going to 6.8 inches and the height is 5.5 inches. 

Glock 45 Gen 5 GBB
Glock 34 Gen 4 GBB
Model: Glock 34 Gen 4

Number: 2276373

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276302


The Glock 34 is going to be much more popular within the 3-gun space, the elongated slide is going to hold the longer barrel that is going to be nicer for target shooting at longer distances, respective to pistols. This is going to be a full blowback model with the slide giving full movement and operation like a Real Glock. This is easy for maintenance, repaior, or upgrades. This one is going to be a gas magazine which is going to be the most recent version of the G34. This model should also be able to utilize the VFC CO2 magazines if you have a collection of those. The system is going to powered off the release of gas pressure, not combustion. 


The issues that you are going to run into the G34 is that if you are running a CO2 magazine it is going to shoot a little hotter. I got the CO2 variant from years ago and out of the box it shoots 380 FPS with a .20 and if you are going to run Green Gas it is going to shooter a lower velocity but the length of the slide is going to have more friction and require a higher pressure to cycle. Depending on your gear setup you may also run into an issue where the length of the slide is going to cause the draw length to draw much higher than normal. 


The Gen 4 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 4 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '34' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered an 'extended' variant. A slide length of 8.5 inches, and overall height of 5.8 inches.

Model: Glock 34 Gen 4

Number: 2276315

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 23

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276320


The Glock 34 is going to be much more popular within the 3-gun space, the elongated slide is going to hold the longer barrel that is going to be nicer for target shooting at longer distances, respective to pistols. This is going to be a full blowback model with the slide giving full movement and operation like a Real Glock. This is easy for maintenance, repaior, or upgrades. The system is going to powered off the release of gas pressure, not combustion from the 12 gram CO2 canisters that it uses.


The issues that you are going to run into the G34 is that if you are running a CO2 magazine it is going to shoot a little hotter. I got the CO2 variant from years ago and out of the box it shoots 380 FPS with a .20 and if you are going to run Green Gas it is going to shooter a lower velocity but the length of the slide is going to have more friction and require a higher pressure to cycle. Depending on your gear setup you may also run into an issue where the length of the slide is going to cause the draw length to draw much higher than normal. The cost of this model is go ing to be higher since it originally was coming with a Glock licensed hard case which looks and feels like my real Glock cases but it made that price jump up quick.


The Gen 4 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 4 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '34' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered an 'extended' variant. A slide length of 8.5 inches, and overall height of 5.8 inches.

Glock 34 Gen 4 GBB
Glock 18 Gen 3 GBB
Model: Glock 18C Gen 3

Number: 2276332

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 50

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276334


The Glock 18C is going to be one of those niche and exclusive models within the real world but is very prevelant and seen often within a video game space. Very often the 18C will be paired with the extended 30-round magazine or the 50 round drum magazine. There is the switch on the side of the pistol that allows this system to go full auto. A very cool feature and unique since not alot of airsoft pistols are going to have a full auto switch. It otherwise will work and operate just like a G17 Gen 3 and can use 17 style magazines. This would be an awesome secondary to add to your video game inspired loadout. 


The issue with the 18C in particular is the amount of gas pressure that is needed to operate the slide in a full auto shooting mode. In my experience the technique to fill the 50 round magazine is to fill for 10 seconds, let it rest for 10 or more seconds before filling for another 10 seconds. Repeat the fill and rest method for 10 total fills and that should 'maxed' gas pressure. If you do that then there is a good chance that all 50 rounds can be fired in a continuous burst but no guarantee. I do know that people have tried to use the CO2 magazines, which do fit, but I have seen the slide get locked rearward with the amount of force on the thin slide springs. If the selector switch is played with too much it can begin to fall apart and the internal selector bars are going to break as well. Full auto does need to be used sparringly. 

Model: Glock 42

Number: 2276325

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 9

Manufacturer: VFC

Spare Parts: Yes

Magazine Model: 2276327


The Glock 42 is another unique full blowback pistol that Umarex is producing, this is used primarily as a training option for those who have the G42 in the real world or similar sub-compact pistols that they use for self defense. I have found that most people who are going to use the G42 are not going to have experience around firearms much and having an airsoft model is going to build confidence and competence with safety and drawing from holsters. There are not many spare parts available, and I do not know of any upgrade parts that would be available for this pistol in particular. It is gas blowback so you do have some action when using this and can be a good metric for people learning to shoot that if the slide moves then they are holding it correctly.


The magazine also is sgnificantly smaller than most Gas Blowback options and is going to not hold as much Green Gas, I do not know if there is enough gas to shoot the entire magazine either with how small it is. Because of the size as well there are not going to be any holsters or accessories available for this. There is going to be alot of concelaed holsters because of the size and intention. The grip is also a single stack for the real world variant so people with big hands are going to have a solid grip on this. 


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '42' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'sub compact' variant that is going to be incredibly thin as well. The overall length is under 6 inches, the height is 4.1 inches, and the width is .95 inches. Very thin and small.

Glock 42 GBB
Glock 17 Gen 4 GBB
Model: Glock 17 Gen 4

Number: 2276309

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 17

Manufacturer: KWC

Spare Parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276311


The KWC Glock is one of the first Elite Force Glocks that is going to have a 'heavy' slide that makes operation a little heavier and 'clunky' compared to other airsoft pistols that have very weak spring guides. This was a favorite amongst Law Enforcement training companies that would look at the Glocks for a training option. Lots of guys would be using the Glock 17 Gen 4 and they really liked the weight distribution and full magazines without the extended baseplate. The magazines look like the VFC Gree Gas variant with the flat baseplate and KWC was able to squeeze the 12 gram CO2 into the full size magazine. 


The issue with the KWC is that the spec was not 100% there and would not fit into the Safari Land holsters the agencies were using so that idid eliminate it from using it as a training option. There is also the issue that because of the heavier slide and stiff spring the magazine wouldnt be able to last very long with the CO2. Compared to the VFC CO2 models which could go 3-4 mags before needing changing the KWC could only really do 2 mags before needing changed out. This was also tricky for Law Enforcement Agencies since they arent airsofters by nature, so they are not as familiar with changing CO2 or maintaining the pistols. The magazines are also very proprietary and are not cross compatible with the other manufacturers so WATCH OUT!


The Gen 4 variant specifically refers to a smoother texturing on the grip, accented finger grooves on the grip, a smaller magazine release, and square or block iron sights. The Glock Gen 4 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.8 inches. With the extended buttplate of the CO2 mag it does add some extra length.

Model: Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS

Number: 2276351

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: GHK

Spare Parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276347 or 2276348


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a very popular model, this one in particular is going to be the MOS (Modular Optical System) which I can appreciate since the . These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system. I have ran CO2 mags through the larger spring guide models of Gen4/Gen5 and have had no issues.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $400, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 5 GBB
Glock 45 Gen 5 GBB
Model: Glock 45 Gen 5 MOS

Number: 2276352

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: GHK

Spare Parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276347 or or 2276348


This is one of the newest options from the GHK series, the MOS is also relatively new to the Umarex Glock pistols as well where players can mount their preferred micro red dot onto the slide of their Glocks. This was a troublesome modification to do on the earlier Glocks when they first released. Due to the prevelance of the Glock pistols in the US I think there was a silent surge of players trying to get the small optics on their Glocks, and there was several third-party manufacturers making optic mounts or slides for players. While Glocks within the real world can take third party parts well, the same cannot be said for airsoft replicas since we are looking at a rather soft spring guide and 12 gram CO2. So this was a good option to help get the players what theyre looking for, as well as have an option for Law Enforcement training. I do really like the lightweight magazines that are going to mimic the weight of an empty Glock magazine, but we use it as a 'trainer' then I would want my magazines to have some weight to mimic a loaded magazine.


The issue with the GHK Glock has almost always been the price, they've always been the most expensive but I am glad the price for these has come down slightly from almost $400 originally. Because of the Green Gas magazines there is an issue where the heavier recoil spring is going to be too much for even green gas to manage. There are CO2 magazines available for them but I do not have an extensive knowledge on how the CO2 magazines are going to work. These can also be a little difficult to clean, sand and gritty material will get into weird spots and make it really difficult to get rid of those fine materials. 


The 45 variant is going to have some unique features when it was first released like I had mentioned it was released before the Gen 5 was announced so it has the flat grip without finger grooves. It has circle/dot iron sights and larger magazine release.


The '45' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant even with the shorter slide. The slide length is going to 6.8 inches and the height is 5.5 inches. 

Model: Glock 17 Gen 3 Steel Slide

Number: 2276346

Power Source: Green Gas

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 20

Manufacturer: GHK

Spare parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276347 or 2276348


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a very popular model, this one in particular is going to be the MOS (Modular Optical System) which I can appreciate since the . These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real psitol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, not silver or proprietary. This model is going to be powered via Green Gas and cycles from the release of the gas pressure, not from a compustion system. I have ran CO2 mags through the larger spring guide models of Gen4/Gen5 and have had no issues.


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $400, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 3 GBB
Glock 19 Gen 5 GBB
Model: Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS

Number: 2276366

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 18

Manufacturer: SRC

Spare Parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276367


The Glock 19 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a very popular model, this one in particular is going to be the MOS (Modular Optical System) which I can appreciate. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real pistol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, the extended baseplate on the bottom being a very common addition for the G19 series. This is needed to fit the 12 gram Co2 canister in the mag. 


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $400, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '19' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'compact' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 6.8 inches, and overall height of 5 inches not including the extended baseplate. 

Model: Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS

Number: 2276361

Power Source: CO2

Operation: Full Blowback

Magazine Capacity: 18

Manufacturer: SRC

Spare Parts: Limited

Magazine Model: 2276362


The Glock 17 Gen 5 Full Blowback is a very popular model, this one in particular is going to be the MOS (Modular Optical System) which I can appreciate. These replicas are great for the Full Blowback action where the slide gives full movement and locks fully to the rear when empty. The mechanics are 1:1 with the real pistol as well and can even disassemble like a real Glock. This is very easy for maintenance, repair, or upgrades from 3rd Party Manufacturers. These are full sized magazines that look and feel like Glock mags, the extended baseplate on the bottom being a very common addition for the G19 series. This is needed to fit the 12 gram Co2 canister in the mag. 


The issue with getting into Full Blowback is the fact that they are going to quickly jump in price to almost $400, and its mostly due to the higher QC with the Glock license. The internal parts are also going to have more orings and have a different type of tolerance since there is an internal hammer that releases the gas stored in the magazine. Which can be really expensive if you are going to add several onto your kit. If the pistol gets more and more dirty it can clog up the hammer assembly can cause light strikes against the release valve. Because of the specific sizing of the Elite Force Glocks there is a good chance that after market parts will not work well.


The Gen 5 variant specifically refers to a square texturing on the grip, no finger grooves on the grip, a larger magazine release, and circle or dot iron sights. The Glock Gen 5 variants are also going to have a larger spring guide. The slide is also cut differently, this is important for people who are looking for potential upgrade parts. These are going to be the most common changes from the different Generations of Glock pistols but there are going to be smaller stuff as well that you can see with trained eyes.


The '17' version is going to refer to the length of slide and grip, this is considered a 'full size' variant with smaller and longer versions available. A slide length of 7.9 inches, and overall height of 5.5 inches. 

Glock 17 Gen 5 GBB

Most Common Questions on Elite Force Glocks:

"I'm looking for spare magazines for my Elite Force Glock, what magazine do I need to buy?"

This is hands down the most common question I get, and the troubling issue is that there are currently 4 different companies that make Airsoft Glocks for Umarex/Elite Force. You NEED to know what the base manufacturer is, or at least know how to identify the differences between the different models. 


The 4 different manufacturers are VFC, KWC, GHK, and SRC; each one is going to make different models for the Elite Force/Umarex collection and there is almost no crossover with those brands with parts. I have some images of internal parts and what the magazines look like so that you can have a good reference for what yours might be. With each pistol I have a reference number for the type of magazine is available to it. By telling me its a CO2 magazine does NOT help me with what you have, there are only 2 that are obviously not going to take CO2 magazines; the G42 since its a single stack magazine and the G19 Gen 3 since a CO2 magazine will stick way further out than its supposed to. That leaves 23 other Glock replicas that take CO2. 


And no matter what DO NOT say that you have the 'regular' model Glock because that is not going to tell me anything other than you definitely do not know what type of Glock you have. 

"I'm looking for an Elite Force Glock, not an Umarex Glock."

This is the next most frustrating comment I get because people need to understand that Umarex is the license holder in the US and Umarex has several other branching markets they are involved in. Rekt foam darts, Airgun, BB gun, Archery, T4E, Axeon, Tactical Force, P2P, and Umarex distributes real firearms as well. So to spell it out an 'Umarex Elite Force Glock' is 'Umarex' as the license holder, 'Elite Force'  is the Airsoft branch specifically,  and 'Glock' is the licensed replica people are looking for. 


I'm not saying that you need to be an expert and know the brand of Umarex inately, thats our job, but there is a base responsability of the customer to know what they and have a base understanding of what they have and what they need. Heres an example; if I have a vehicle that I need to get parts for I should probably know what Make and Model I have before I go around asking for parts. Im going to look really stupid if Im calling around asking for a replacement headlight for my Ford truck when I have an original Ford Bronco Roadster that Im fixing up. Of course its something as simple as a headlight but if I describe my model as 'the one that everyone likes' that is not going to narrow it down. Of course the parts guy might start of by getting me the F-150 headlight console and they're going to be confused when I tell them my Ford truck takes round shaped headlights. Hes going to go from confused to upset pretty quickly that I would overlook something so obvious. 


The exact same thing applies to Airsoft, and not just with Umarex but across the Airsoft industry, theres plenty of context of who is making what replicas and that is going to tell you the degree of parts and the degree of customization that is available.

"Im looking to upgrade my Glock, what parts can I get?"

In all honesty, I cannot truthfully recommend getting anything for an upgrade or modification to the Elite Force Glock or any other pistol for that matter. I have had parts that I have installed onto my Elite Force Glocks and they straightup did not work. Like at all. I see plenty of isntances where people will get third-party parts for their Glocks and it did not work out well for them either. Between different barrels, spring guides, nozzles, blowback units, hammer assemblies, triggers, magazine nozzles and release valves, even hopup units. Why is there such a huge discrepancy with the Elite Force parts and parts from someone else?? Truthfully I do not know, but what I can say from experience across other industries as well is that sometimes third-party makers will have looser tolerances.


As an example lets say that the machine VFC uses for machining the inner barrel has a tolerance of +/- 0.001mm for cutting the inner barrel.  Which is good! An inner barrel from VFC could be 6.0301mm or 6.0299mm, which is a change in size of 3 thousands of a millimeter. Now, a third-party manufacturer is not going to have the same machine, in fact they may have a cheaper machine that have a tolerance of +/- 0.1mm which is only a tenth of a millimeter. And in all honesty the vast majority of humans will not be able to discern the difference of a tenth of a millimeter. However, if that third-party machine makes upgraded inner barrels that are marked as 6.03, they may actually be producing a range of 6.13mm or 5.93mm inner barrels. Which is not good!  That is a massive difference in range of what that machine is capable of making. 


Personally this is why I think that so many pistol primary people tend to have inconsistent and non-working pistols because the range of manufacturing is so different. Pistol primary players are going to have several different brand parts they are going to use which means the tolerances of all those brands machines are going to be different. So if part is made with a tolerance of +/- 0.01mm and the other is make with +/- 0.001mm are they going to actually work that well together? Especially if this is going to be a part that is going to handle air pressure, that is a part that NEEDS to be the best made part to guarantee theres no leaks in the system to cause leaks anywhere. 

"How do I clean and maintain my Airsoft Glocks?"

Firstly; You can only use 100% silicone oil when it comes to cleaning and maintaining anything airsoft. I cannot tell you how many times I get people who will use their grandpas firearm oil that is designed to break down weaker metals that airsoft is made out of and then their airsoft guns stop working. Its not that fun to deal with. 


Secondly; If you have an airsoft replica that is GBB you are going to have more parts that are rubbing against each other as well as orings that are going to hold gas pressure at different variables. You also need to consider the amount of gas pressure and what type of gas that you are using. I'll give a quick example; CO2 is considered a dry gas versus Green Gas is a wet gas because most brands are going to have silicone oil pre-mixed in the cans. On my CO2 Glocks there is going to be less crud that builds up but I can notice when it starts to get gritty, and if the system has more material it needs to cycle through that is going to multiply the amount of force that is required to cycle the system. So you are bleeding off more gas or you are not able to shoot nearly as fast. Compared to Green Gas that has the silicone oil and you can go a little bit longer without having to clean the pistol. However, because Green Gas has silicone oil I have noticed that there is more crud in the slide, blowback housing, and in the frame. So while I do need to clean out the Green Gas pistol for the crud that gets built up, I need to utilize oil to keep my orings full on my CO2 pistol and magazines. Otherwise it just tear itself up, which is whatever because its an oring replacement.


I will also say that when you have your Full Blowback pistol pistol you can  break it down to Frame, Slide, Barrel, Spring Guide Rod, and magazine. Take each one and wipe it down and clean the crud off of it before you apply some more oil. For the frame I would target the hammer assembly, for the barrel make sure you are getting the bucking, the slide needs oil in the blowback unit housing, and the magazine needs the oil on the fill valve so that the magazine has some gas internally. 

"Why can I only get a half a magazine from my gas fill?"

Players tend to play with the release valve on the back of their magazines, the little button on the back. When that valve is open there is going to be atmosphere gas that enters in the magazine and when you fill it with Green Gas it doesnt mix at all so you are not going to have as much gas that can expand to get shot through the pistol. This is going to be for Green Gas pistol magazines since CO2 is not going to have that same reservoir. The trick that I have is to 'bleed' the magazine; start by pressing the release valve button and holding the Green Gas canister down to start to load the gas into the magazine. As the Green Gas washes through the magazine its going to clear out the atmosphere gases and then you can quickly release that button so the Green Gas can fill the magazine. Its the best tecnique for getting more gas into your magazine if you are having that issue. 


The other issue that I see is when players will begin to modify their pistol with aftermarket parts, the reinforced hammer assembly and valve knocker are often upgrade parts. By changing those parts you are going to run into some potential issues of springs not being up to spec and materials rubbing against each other which can cause inconsistent engagements. 

"What parts are replaceable or interchangable?"

When it comes to most Airsoft pistols in general, depending on brand and model, most everything is replaceable or 'upgradable'. For anything that is going to be nonblowback or halfblowback I would say that you are going to be SOL on changing anything out. Once those pistols break you are better off checking to see if its in warranty, and if its not then go ahead and toss it so you can buy a replacement. The Full blowback pistols are going to be much better off with having some parts support but even then theres a chance there may not be parts available. To give you an example the Elite Force 1911 came out about 2013-ish, and in the 13 years since its been available and on the market there have been VERY limited options for 'upgrade' parts. There are all the rebuild kits from Elite Force, Angel Custom has an outer and inner barrel, and Guarder has a single spring. There are other parts that can be added to the Elite Force 1911 but there isnt really anything else that is made specifically for the Elite Force 1911. 


I will say that you should be very careful what 3rd Party manufacturer you are using so that you can have as close to original spec as possible. I have seen many a pistol not work because they changed slide and as soon as they go back to the stock slide the pistol works fine. I cannot say what brand is better, its a hit or miss when it comes to replaceable or upgrading parts. And be VERY careful you are getting the exact manufacturer and model of parts so that you can get as close as possible. And if its unclear reach out and confirm what it is. 


As for the parts that are interchangable, within the real world there is some flexability to what can and cannot be swapped but that goes out the door when it comes to airsoft. The most interchangable part is going to be the magazines and I have really only seen that on the VFC side. If you have a VFC 17 Gen 3 and Gen 4 and Gen 5, a VFC 18C, a VFC 45, a VFC 19X, a VFC 34, and a VFC 19 they can all take the standard GREEN GAS 17 magazine. Not the CO2 magazine. Certain models cant handle the CO2 magazine. I have also noticed that the SRC mags can fit and work in the VFC Glocks as well HOWEVER I cannot suggest that you use the SRC magazines with the VFC because I do not know what the release valve spring tension is. I also tried the SRC mags in the VFC 34 and it would only half cycle but the SRC mags in the VFC 17 gen 5 are very poppy like its over gased.

"Can I use real Glock parts? Why else would the Glock name be on there?"

The real Glock parts are not comatible with the Airsoft counter parts, I get that the Glock license is on there and they are extremely similarly dimensioned however I cannot begin to express how different those 2 are, in fact I'm fairly positive that in order to be able to be imported into the United States for selling on the Airsoft market there cannot be any parts that can be exchangeable between each other. 


The Glock name is there because people always prefer having the same thing they carry in the real world, they use in a video game, or in a movie. Name branding is a big deal in the airsoft world, and because Elite Force/Umarex can work so closely with Glock they can create an airsoft replica so when players use the airsoft model that player can grow up and possibly get a real Glock and is going to feel extremely similar. This is the same reason I keep using Law Enforcement as an example, I cannot describe to you in enough detail how far I have progressed as a shooter by using an Airsoft Glock. The exact same things I harp on; muscle memory, safety practice, and repitition. 

"What other brands mags can I use?"

There are a few options that are on the market that are going to be 'Glock'-ish, and those brand magazines are going to be slightly different from the Elite Force Glocks. As a reminder there are 4 different manufacturers for the Elite Force Glocks and those magazines are not all cross compatible, however the VFC Glocks are going to have the most options since they are the closest to other brands magazines for size and spec. There are going to be differences in the release valve as well as the nozzle seal when you go with a different brand. What I would personally do, not that I am suggesting anything, but I would first see if the magazine fits and the pistols hammer will strike the release valve. After that I would identify what the difference in spring tension is with the release valves and then I would compares the nozzle seals between the stock and the new magazine. What newer palyers can forget is that with the release valve the different spring tensions are going to control how long the gas valve is going to stay open in order to get gas into the nozzle. After that the nozzle seal is going to help get as much gas into the nozzle as possible however if you have too strong of a seal its going to mess withh how the nozzle moves and potentially cause jams. An Airsoft pistol is very delicate work. And thats just to get 3rd Party magazines to work efficiently, so I would just double check what magazine that Elite Force Glock is using and get spares of the stock one. Paint the baseplates if you want something custom.

"Can I use real steel holsters?"

I can only speak on the VFC Glocks and KWC since I have spent the most time with those, burning those down and messing with them internally. The VFC made Glocks are the closest and have a difference of 1/100th of an inch compared to the real Glock, at least when I compared my two 19's. The VFC's are going to be a little tight but can slide in and out without an acessive need to muscle it. The KWC Glocks are not going to fit into the Law Enforcement Safariland holsters, there is too much height on the slide and will not fit in at all. I personally use the Milwaukee Custom Kydex holsters, for my Airsoft and Real Steel Glocks. 


I would very much like to spend some more time looking at the SRC and GHK Glock's and how they fit compared to Safariland Duty holsters. Its critical that people know this information, especially if the Airsoft Glocks are going to be used as a training option.

"But this parts says its for this Glock!"

Yes, even though you have a part that says it can take the part for the Glock 17 and you want to add it to your Glock 17 you NEED TO MAKE SURE that the part is for the VFC, GHK, KWC, or SRC because those indiviual parts are all unique and different from one another. Those brands are not crosscompatible with one another, even the magazines cannot be shared back and forth. I can tell you that even when looking at 3rd Party Manufacturing when I bought parts from a large online shop on the West Coast I made sure to get the parts that were for the VFC Glock 17 Gen 4 that I had; a new hopup and outer barrel specifically. I even messaged ahead of time because those items were brand new and this online shop has a reputation for sometimes mis-labeling compatability on their website so I wanted to confirm with them that they would work. I got a response "Well the product listing claims that they are comaptible" so I purchased them and realized rather quickly that the hopup and barrel were not compatible at all. To the point that the feed lips of the magazine is the only thing holding the slide to the frame, if I removed the magazine and let the slide go forward the entire slide assembly would rocket off of the frame. So I reached out to request a return and I was denied because I had installed the parts that were labeled and listed as being compatible. So I was out $170 and had parts that were not compatible at all with any Glock. I would understand if I had said that I just did not like the parts but the parts were legitametly not compatible with the VFC Glock 17 Gen 4 that they were advertised for.


I am a big proponent of keeping items as stock for as long as possible because these pistol part manufacturers can very easily machine something to not the correct size and maybe its a few pieces out of a batch that are incorrect. It is not uncommon for that to happen but I also look at competition speed builds where its several brands of aftermarket parts that are put together that all are off by just a little bit and suddenly the entire system stops working. I understand wanting to look unique and standing out from the crowd but I also dont want to miss any gameplay because Im trying to diagnose an issue after installing a $2 hammer spring to replace the one that wore out.

"What mag adapters work?"

This is going to be really tricky to answer because there are so many manucturers of the Elite Force Glocks and the magazines are all different from one another. I would say that the VFC made Elite Force Glocks are going to be the best option for ready--made HPA adapters like Tapp or Primary Arms are going to be made to the VFC spec exclusively versus other made Glocks like KWC and SRC are not going to have the same magazine spec and will not work or be as efficient as the adapters made for the VFC models. We have also noticed that with the other G-series or Glock clone of airsoft pistols they may not be rated to what the players desire. With pistols that are HPA'd there is a major difference in internal pressure and velocities of Green Gas and HPA, players have a habit of over-cranking their regualtors to get their pistols up in pressure so that they can get to  the field limit. Unknowingly they also over pressure their internal system and wear down hammers and springs so over time the pistol is going to breakdown at a much faster rate and require more maintenance and replacement parts compared to if they just stuck with a lower pressure. I know that this is going to be an issue with the Gen 3 models over the Gen 4 or Gen 5 Glocks. 


There are also the CTM and Protek style of HPA adapters that are going to attach to the bottom of the gas magazine as an extension, using the stock magazine as the host so that you have the best fitment and efficiency. However these are also going to be spec'd and sized according to the base magazines. So if Protek and CTM is modeling their adapters to work on the VFC magazines they are not going to work on the KWC or SRC magazines. The best option of the KWC or SRC magazines is to get a fill adapter that can replace the fill valve and you have a QD mount on the bottom of the magazine to get the direct pressure of the airline BUT you are stuck using the stock magazine which does not give you the added benefit of being able to use a different magazine for higher magazine capacity.