WE G39C AR36 GBBR

WE
Code: GR-0114
£279.99
  • Gas Blowback Rifle
  • High density polymer construction
  • Functional bolt lock, intense recoil

Do you have the need to feel thunderous recoil? Nothing will do it quite like a Gas Blowback rifle! The WE G39C gas blowback rifle operates just like the real thing, with a fully moving bolt carrier which cycles back violently with each shot. The G39C boasts full metal construction despite being made predominantly from high-density polymer and can be field stripped in seconds just like the real rifle.

GBBRs aren't for the faint of heart as this rifle feeds from 30rnd real capacity magazines and needs to be operated like a real rifle; requiring cocking to load the first round. When the mag runs dry, the bolt will lock back which is your cue to reload and hit the bolt release catch inside the trigger guard. No AEG can match the realism provided by a GBBR, and with its reputation for great performance and impressive cool-down resistance, the WE G39C is the perfect tool for the experienced Airsofter who likes a challenge. Consider this a GBB pistol on steroids!

Full description

Description

For the experienced Airsofter who wants to add some variety to their gameplay, there is little that will raise the bar quite like a GBBR. GBBRs function exactly like real rifles, feed from real capacity magazines and require a fully realistic manual of arms to operate, including use of the charging handle and bolt release catch. A split second after you pull the trigger you are thumped in the shoulder by the jarring recoil provided by the fully reciprocating bolt carrier and are greeted with a dramatic blast of gas bursting out of the ejection port. These rifles are the most realistic on the market, but will only be appreciated by those who enjoy a challenge, and really testing their skills!

The WE G39C is constructed almost entirely from high density fibre reinforced polymer with a textured surface finish, matching the real rifle perfectly in feel, weight and balance. The outer barrel, flash hider, dummy piston and gas block are all constructed from alloy, as are the internals and the removable handguard 20mm rails. If you are an AR36 fan and want to take your proficiency to the next level, this is how you do it!

Starting at the front we can find a four-prong AR36C style flash hider which conceals 14mm CCW male barrel threading beneath. This means if you want to add a suppressor or tracer unit you can do it right away, with no need for extra adapters, and no worries about compatibility. The barrel itself is constructed from alloy, and beneath the handguard, we can also see a realistic mock short-stroke gas piston and a realistically designed barrel nut.

The handguard is constructed from high density polymer and has threaded inserts for the attachment of 20mm Picatinny rails, 3 of which come pre-installed at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. If you want to mount a vertical grip and tactical flashlight this bad boy is ready, but if not you can always remove the rails to reveal the slick and highly ergonomic AR36 handguard, which is a pleasure to hold even without anything mounted.

The front of the handguard has a combination hand stop/ ambidextrous sling point pre-installed, but this can also be removed if you want to save all the weight you can, or if you use a single-point sling setup. Having a hand stop on a rifle with a short front end is near essential, as it prevents you from overshooting the front of the handguard after a reload and shooting your fingers. This ain't no joke, it hurts a fair bit!

Moving rearwards we come to the front end of the G39C's 20mm Picatinny carry handle/optics rail, which provides a whopping 24.5cm long top rail, with multi-aperture iron sights built in. Whether you are mounting a micro red dot sight or a scope that can observe distant planets you should have no trouble fitting it on this rail. The front iron sight is fixed and protected with a protective ring, and the rear sight has two options for aiming; a ghost ring style aperture and an open sight style notch for low light shooting.

Within the carry handle, we can find the charging handle, which, unlike most AR36 Airsoft guns, does more than just provide access to the HOP-up unit. Speaking of which, the HOP-up is of the rotary style and can be accessed when the charging handle is locked to the rear through the charging handle slot on the top of the receiver, above the ejection port. If you have bigger fingers, a flathead screwdriver may be required to reach the adjuster wheel.

As mentioned, the charging handle on this AR36 is fully functional; providing direct control over the bolt carrier and reciprocating rearwards with each violently recoiling shot. This makes for a fantastic firing experience, but also requires a little more thought to operate than a simple AEG. When you are reloading you can't just go straight back to shooting, you have to either power stroke the charging handle or hit the bolt release button, which is inside the trigger guard. The good news is the charging handle can fold to either side and is as easily accessed by left-handed users as it is by righties.

The receiver of the G39C is constructed from high density polymer and is made up of three parts. The magazine well is a separate piece, as is the pistol grip/trigger pack, and both can be separated from the receiver proper when it comes to routine maintenance as easily as the real thing. To facilitate this, the G39C has 4 holes in the bottom of its stock which are ideally sized to hold the steel body pins and prevent them from going walkies. This is an Old school German feature which began with the G98 and continues to this day.

The fire selector switch is located on either side of the G39C and is situated directly above the pistol grip for fast and easy access from a firing grip. The selector has an ultra-short 45-degree throw between fire modes, making it quicker to get into fire and onto target than an AK or M4 platform. This selector is well designed, and unlike many ambidextrous selectors, it does not dig into your hand when in full auto mode and has a helpful extension meaning it is easily operated with gloves.

The internal design of the G39C is based on the WE M4 GBBR and as such the fire selector cannot be put into the safe position if the rifle is not cocked. Do not force the fire selector into safe if it appears to be stuck, the rifle probably isn't cocked! Likewise, the rifle should not be cocked when it is in the safe position, as this can damage the trigger pack and cause major firing issues.

Over on the right side of the rifle, we can see the ejection port and mock brass defector, which does double duty as a locking lug for the side folding stock. There are a lot of combination parts on this rifle, aren't those Germans efficient? The rest of the AR36 receiver is relatively featureless, which is primarily down to the lack of a forward assist, and the bolt release catch being located inside the trigger guard. On an AR36 the charging handle can fulfil the role of a forward assist thanks to its reciprocating design and direct connection to the bolt carrier.

The trigger guard of the G39C is an enlarged design with plenty of space inside for gloved hands, and also contains the hidden bolt release catch. This is one of the few areas the G39C deviates from its real rifle counterpart. On a real AR36, this control can only lock the bolt open, and the charging handle is used to release the bolt. On the Army Armament, this is the opposite, and the small bolt lock button is actually a bolt release which you can hit after inserting a fresh mag to send the bolt home. Arguably more functional than the real thing, but for realism nuts, this is a slight oversight from WE, but we forgive them because the rest of this rifle is so darned realistic!

The magazine release is located centrally at the rear of the magazine well, similarly to an AK rifle. This means it can be accessed from either side and is also capable of the cool-looking but magazine-damaging "mag flip" reload. We advise against this as the R36 magazines are rather heavy, and will likely break when they hit the floor. Save this for the AEGs! The mag release can also be reached from a firing grip with the trigger finger if you prefer, just make sure you don't drop that mag!

The G39C's pistol grip is like other AR36 replicas; absolutely awesome. This grip seems to fit any hand size perfectly, and this is why it formed the basis for many popular M4/AR15 pistol grips such as the Magpul MOE and MIAD grips. The angle is perfect, and there are no hot points or areas that will catch your hands and cause discomfort over longer operations.

At the rear of the receiver, we come to the stock folding mechanism, which consists of one big textured button on the left side, and a hinge on the right. Pressing the button will unlock the stock, after which you can fold it to the right side of the rifle and push it over the mock brass deflector to lock it in place. The stock locks solid as a rock, and even with a violent shake, it stays firmly in place. This means you can transport the G39C in smaller gun bags and cases and allows it to be compressed down for extreme close range engagements.

Above the stock folding mechanism, we can find our receiver sling point. This sling point is ideally used with hook-type single point slings and either a paracord loop or keyring installed on the point; this will give extra flexibility and allow for a wider range of slings to be used. The final sling point is at the toe of the stock and can be used with the front sling point on the handguard if you prefer a two-point sling. The butt plate of the stock is constructed from a rubberised polymer, giving it superb gripping qualities regardless of whether you wear a tactical vest or not.

If you are interested in taking your Airsoft experience in another direction and enjoying some additional challenges in-game, the WE G39C GBBR will give you the challenge you seek. Whether it is for skirmishing, a movie prop or simply back garden plinking, a GBBR provides a firing experience like no other!

Features

  • Full metal construction - Mostly polymer, like the real thing!
  • 14mm CCW male threaded outer barrel
  • Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Compatible with VSR/GBB type parts
  • Realistic field stripping - Great for messing around, and maintenance
  • Jarring recoil with each shot - Nothing is this fun to shoot
  • Side folding stock - Great for transport, storage or CQB
  • 20mm Picatinny railed carry handle - Ready for an optical sight
  • Detachable rails on the handguard - Add accessories or run it slick
  • Front hand stop/ambidextrous sling point pre-installed
  • Ambidextrous magazine release - Perfect for left-handed shooters
  • Ambidextrous fire selector switch - 45-degree throw, super fast
  • Ambidextrous charging handle - Folds to the centre when not in use
  • Ambidextrous bolt release - Inside the trigger guard, push up to release
  • Ergonomic pistol grip - The basis for many enhanced M4/AR15 grips
  • Rubberised butt plate for extra grip in wet weather
  • Rear sling point on the left side of the receiver - Perfect for single-point slings
  • Stock sling point at the toe of the stock - Great for two-point slings
  • Pin slots in the bottom of the stock - Never lose your body pins in the field!

Package Includes

  • WE G39C AR36 GBBR
  • 30rnd G39C Green Gas magazine
  • Loading tool
  • User manual

Special Instructions

As it comes from the factory the G39C will likely shoot above site legal limits with standard Green Gas. During our tests, we found that VORSK V6 provides an average FPS of approximately 350, with the first two shots being slightly above this. If you want to use Green Gas and you need to reduce the velocity you will need to source either an NPAS adjustable nozzle or velocity restrictor disks.

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Assault Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 350fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
  • Magazine
  • Loading tool
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Experienced Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Lubrication is required

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 2.4kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
50cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
71.5cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black
Construction Icon
Construction
Alloy outer barrel, flash hider, mock gas piston and internals. High density polymer body, handguard, top rail and stock. Steel body pins, screws/nuts & trim parts
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Steel
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Green Gas
Blowback Icon
Blowback
Gas Blowback
Weapon Platform
AR36, Assault Rifle,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
AR36 Series, Long Gun Magazine, Assault Rifle, WE G39C GBB Magazines,
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Patrol Base | Full Automatic
Full Automatic
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Ambidextrous
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.25g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Rotary
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
Beneath the charging handle, accessible through the charging handle slot when the bolt is locked to the rear.

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Railed Handguard
  • Railed Receiver
  • Ambidextrous Charging Handle
  • Ambidextrous Magazine Release
  • Flash Hider
  • Ambidextrous Fire Selector
  • Ambidextrous Bolt Release
  • Ghost Ring Ironsight
  • sling points front and rear
  • Hand stop
  • Side folding stock
Rail System Icon
Rail System
20mm RIS / RAS , 20mm Railed Receiver,
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Folding , Skeleton side folding stock,
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
2 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Iron Sights , Aperture Iron Sight,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Stock , Handguard , Loop , Receiver ,

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
9''
Icon Thread Type
Outer Barrel Thread Type
Male
Icon Thread Direction
Outer Barrel Thread Direction
CCW (Counter Clockwise)
Outer Barrel Thread Size
14mm
Inner Barrel Diameter
6.08mm
Inner Barrel Length
230mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
Low Capacity , Gas,
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 30 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Speed Loader
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top
Magazine Gas Fill Location
Bottom
Magazine Gas Type
Green Gas

Gas Gun Specific

Gas Can Icon
Gas Compatability
Green Gas, Red Gas, Black Gas,
Gas Can Icon
Gas Recommendation
Green Gas

Product Testing Data

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Test Description
350 FPS +/- 10%
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Tested Using
0.2g ASG BLASTER & VORSK V6 Gas
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Test Date
07/02/2023

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04