WE Glock 17 Gen 3 Upgrades?

DrramTrooper · December 28th, 2017, 23:35

So I've recently purchased a WE Glock. I'm hoping to put a little money into it, and I've heard there are a few parts that go on them. I did a quick search on here and the most helpful thread was from 2013 which is most likely out-dated, although maybe I just didn't look right.

Anyways, I know there's the standard barrel upgrades, but are there any weak points in the WE glock that are important to upgrade/replace?

E: I now realize I've put this in the wrong section, if a mod can move that would be great

Ranger11 · December 29th, 2017, 01:30

Nozzles blow up, and hammers break, aside from that not much really.

The thread you found was likely still up to date (WIP: Upgrading your TM Glock) which has been updated recently andd basically all still applies.

chaz · December 29th, 2017, 12:38

My nozzle is going on 3 years, granted it doesn't get used often. hammer, same thing.

I put a PDI tightbore and had a buddy RHOP it. Now I can shoot .28 - .32 without issue at decent distance and amazing accuracy.
Had a buddy say "I bet you cant hit my hand" at roughly 150 feet. One shot right in the palm of his hand

DrramTrooper · December 30th, 2017, 22:43

@Ranger is it worth it to replace those with more durable replacements ahead of time or should I just wait till it breaks before replacing.

@chaz I do want to increase the performance eventually but I was more concerned about making the gun last first. Thanks for the ideas I'll look at doing those first when it comes to it.

shelcoof · December 30th, 2017, 23:41

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Originally Posted by DrramTrooper

@Ranger is it worth it to replace those with more durable replacements ahead of time or should I just wait till it breaks before replacing.

@chaz I do want to increase the performance eventually but I was more concerned about making the gun last first. Thanks for the ideas I'll look at doing those first when it comes to it.

had mine for years it an't breaking anytime soon.
Guns are like cars.... you fix it when they break

RainyEyes · December 30th, 2017, 23:57

I heard for the WE Glocks the outer barrel will crack.

shelcoof · December 30th, 2017, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainyEyes

I heard for the WE Glocks the outer barrel will crack.

Old news
They fixed that years ago

Slodin · December 31st, 2017, 06:27

I had mine for 3 years now...It's my primary most of the time since my AEG breaks down so often. I only swapped out all the hopup group which includes hopup bucking, inner barrel, nub, wheel, and the entire casing.

Everything is still going, although I don't play very often, but i swear it shot more bbs from my glock than all my "primaries" combined.

Don't upgrade durability parts until they break, there is just no point.

RainyEyes · December 31st, 2017, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelcoof

Old news
They fixed that years ago

Surprisingly still happens on occasion.

BobbyDangerous · January 4th, 2018, 06:38

I upgraded to a maple leaf Hop Up. Tightbore inner barre. Deception bucking, and a maple leaf aluminum valve.

shelcoof · January 4th, 2018, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyDangerous

I upgraded to a maple leaf Hop Up. Tightbore inner barre. Deception bucking, and a maple leaf aluminum valve.

I rock the same thing... paired with 0.30g or heavier and you have a lazer gun lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainyEyes

Surprisingly still happens on occasion.

The newer revised barrels are still breaking? I find that hard to believe

Kungpow · January 4th, 2018, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelcoof

I rock the same thing... paired with 0.30g or heavier and you have a lazer gun lol.

The newer revised barrels are still breaking? I find that hard to believe

From what I have experienced, the old WE Glock Outer Barrels were prone to breaking. I have had 1 WE and 1 HK3 Glock barrel break on me before.
There are still quite a few old gen WE Glocks being sold.

I believe the WE Gen4 Glocks have redesigned barrels so they don't break.
The new gen WE Glock 18 have been redesigned so the nozzles do not break. However, there may be old gen WE Glock 18s still being sold.

I have never used a KJW Glock, but if it is between a WE and KJW, I think I would prefer the WE. Plus if you are swapping all the parts out on WE Glocks, then there is little reason to buy a TM Glock.

DrramTrooper · January 6th, 2018, 15:37

Thanks for the tips everyone. Gave me a lot to think about and some good ideas on what do do with it!

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December 28th, 2017, 23:35	#1
DrramTrooper Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Oshawa ON	WE Glock 17 Gen 3 Upgrades? So I've recently purchased a WE Glock. I'm hoping to put a little money into it, and I've heard there are a few parts that go on them. I did a quick search on here and the most helpful thread was from 2013 which is most likely out-dated, although maybe I just didn't look right. Anyways, I know there's the standard barrel upgrades, but are there any weak points in the WE glock that are important to upgrade/replace? E: I now realize I've put this in the wrong section, if a mod can move that would be great Last edited by DrramTrooper; December 28th, 2017 at 23:40.. Reason: wrong section

December 29th, 2017, 01:30	#2
Ranger11 Extra Salty and vinegar Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	Nozzles blow up, and hammers break, aside from that not much really. The thread you found was likely still up to date (WIP: Upgrading your TM Glock) which has been updated recently andd basically all still applies. __________________

December 31st, 2017, 06:27	#8
Slodin Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Surrey B.C	I had mine for 3 years now...It's my primary most of the time since my AEG breaks down so often. I only swapped out all the hopup group which includes hopup bucking, inner barrel, nub, wheel, and the entire casing. Everything is still going, although I don't play very often, but i swear it shot more bbs from my glock than all my "primaries" combined. Don't upgrade durability parts until they break, there is just no point. __________________

December 29th, 2017, 12:38	#3
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	My nozzle is going on 3 years, granted it doesn't get used often. hammer, same thing. I put a PDI tightbore and had a buddy RHOP it. Now I can shoot .28 - .32 without issue at decent distance and amazing accuracy. Had a buddy say "I bet you cant hit my hand" at roughly 150 feet. One shot right in the palm of his hand

December 30th, 2017, 22:43	#4
DrramTrooper Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Oshawa ON	@Ranger is it worth it to replace those with more durable replacements ahead of time or should I just wait till it breaks before replacing. @chaz I do want to increase the performance eventually but I was more concerned about making the gun last first. Thanks for the ideas I'll look at doing those first when it comes to it.

December 30th, 2017, 23:57	#6
RainyEyes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scarbororororough	I heard for the WE Glocks the outer barrel will crack.

January 4th, 2018, 06:38	#10
BobbyDangerous Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oshawa	I upgraded to a maple leaf Hop Up. Tightbore inner barre. Deception bucking, and a maple leaf aluminum valve. __________________ -Dangerous- BA Level 3 Certified

January 6th, 2018, 15:37	#13
DrramTrooper Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Oshawa ON	Thanks for the tips everyone. Gave me a lot to think about and some good ideas on what do do with it!

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