Golden Eagle 3703 EU17 Gen.5 Custom GBB Pistol

If you like the EU series for its no-frills functionality but are seeking a stylish aesthetic, the Golden Eagle 3703 EU17 Gen.5 Custom GBB Pistol should suit your needs. A full metal build with a stylish CNC aluminium ported slide, light-enhancing iron sights and a threaded barrel, this EU17 is dressed to impress and built to a surprisingly high standard for the price!

Inside, things get even better! The hammer/trigger group is almost entirely made from robust steel, enhancing reliability and extending lifespan considerably. The CNC aluminium slide cycles phenomenally smoothly compared to standard cast alloy equivalents, and the 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel provides a boost in accuracy when used with high-quality BBs. If you're seeking a sidearm with a discrete premium look, the Golden Eagle 3703 EU17 Gen.5 Custom GBB Pistol is a solid choice!

Starting at the front, we can find a thread protector with a unique, modern look, protecting the included 14mm CCW male thread adapter from damage. The thread adapter allows you to mount standard 14mm CCW tracer units and suppressors, a great feature to have built in. If you want to mount a suppressor or tracer, we recommend looking for as short and lightweight a unit as you can find to keep the cyclic rate high and gas efficiency optimal.

At the top of the slide, we can find our front and rear sights, a cutting-edge pairing of a red light-enhancing front sight with a rear sight with green light-enhancing inserts, ideal for fast target acquisition in low light conditions. Alternating the colours of the sight dots means you'll never mix them up when shooting rapidly, ensuring you can get on target with ease, straight from the draw.

Between the sights, we have flawlessly engraved angled slide serrations covering the front and rear of the slide on each side, with a weight-reducing recess on either side at the front. The serrations provide superb traction and control over the slide, ideal for wet weather conditions and gloved users. The high standard of machining present is what separates this from other EU series builds, promising a flawless form and crisp details throughout.

On the right side of the slide, we can see the mock ejection port, through which we get a glimpse of the outer barrel with its contrasting colour scheme, adding visual interest to the overall build. The outer barrel is also visible through the ports on the sides of the slide, completing the discreetly upgraded look.

Moving to the frame, we can find a 20mm Picatinny pistol rail on the dust cover, allowing pistol lights, lasers and other 20mm Picatinny accessories to be mounted. On the rail itself, we can see the serial number plate, which is finished in silver, just like the real thing. This plate doubles as a trigger lock safety, primarily for transportation, and can be pushed backwards to engage or forwards to release.

To the rear of the frame rail, we find the trigger guard, which, in classic EU series style, is shaped to aid the use of a "European grip" shooting style, with checkering on the front face for added grip. Within the trigger guard, we find the two-stage trigger (where else?). This trigger works similarly to the real pistol, and cannot be pressed if the separate centre section is not also pressed. This serves to reduce the chances of an accidental discharge and means that unless your finger is on the trigger, the pistol will not fire.

Above the trigger, we can see a small catch which is mirrored on either side of the pistol. This is the disassembly catch and can be used to field strip the EU17 for maintenance. To remove the slide of the pistol, simply remove the magazine, cock the slide so the hammer is back, pull down the disassembly catches on either side and push the slide forward to remove it from the frame.

With the slide removed, you can now access the adjustable HOP-up unit, which can be used to apply backspin to your BBs, extending their range. The dial can be turned to apply additional HOP-up effect and can be tuned to your chosen BB weight to extend the effective range of the pistol. We recommend running 0.25g BBs with this pistol, as they're great for practically any environment.

Behind the dissassembly levers, we can find another of the "Gen.5" EU series enhancements: its ambidextrous slide lock/release catch. Matching previous EU series generations in terms of shape, but now mirrored on either side to allow for left-handed use, the slide lock allows you to release the slide when it locks back on an empty magazine or manually lock the slide open for chamber inspection.

The enlarged Gen.5-style magazine release can be found on the pistol grip, on the left side, sitting comfortably beneath the shooter's thumb for fast access and a fast reload. The mag release is textured for additional grip, ensuring you never mess up your reloads under pressure. The Gen.5-style mag release is very easy to access under pressure, ideal for skirmishers who like to move fast!

The grip itself matches the Gen.5 design, skipping the front finger ridges of previous generations in favour of a wrap-around dot texture, which provides plenty of traction for wet weather conditions, with or without gloves. At the base of the grip, the magazine well flares out slightly to allow for faster reloads under pressure, a welcome addition to this no-frills combat-optimised setup.

If you're looking for an affordable sidearm with solid internals and an out-of-the-box upgraded look, the Golden Eagle 3703 EU17 Gen.5 Custom GBB Pistol is a slick choice. With robust steel internals, a precise tightbore inner barrel and an accessory-ready external format, this EU17 has more than its fair share of perks!

Features

• Full metal construction - CNC Aluminium slide
• 6.02mm Tightbore inner barrel - Superb accuracy potential
• Supplied in a hard pistol case - Professional presentation
• 11mm CW Female threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• 14mm CCW Male thread adapter pre-installed - Thread protector included
• Gen.5 slide design - Bevelled front end for easier reholstering
• Front slide serrations - Easy to rack from the front or back
• Ported slide - Reduced weight improves gas efficiency & slide speed
• Light-enhancing iron sights - Easy to acquire in dark conditions
• Gear adjustable HOP-up unit - Accessible with the slide removed
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Ready for a tactical flashlight or aiming laser
• Gen.5 frame design - Finger ridges removed, dot texture for extra traction
• Ambidextrous slide lock/release - Great for left or right-handed users
• Two-stage safety trigger - The central blade must be pressed to shoot
• Enlarged magazine release - Easy access for fast reloads
• Steel hammer/trigger group components - Improves reliability and lifespan
• Compatible with Golden Eagle EU Series Green gas magazines

Package Includes

• Golden Eagle 3703 EU17 Gen.5 Custom GBB Pistol
  • 23rnd Green Gas Magazine
  • Speed loader
  • Hard pistol case