Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" -black / gray- (18+)
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Manufacturer: Army Armament
Importer: Begadi
System: GBB
Caliber: 6mm
HopUp: yes, adjustable
Material: metal and plastic
Magazine capacity: 23 rounds
Energy: approx. 0.6 - 1.0 joule (depending on gas and temperature)
Total length: approx. 190mm
Weight : approx. 850g
Inner barrel length: 97mm / 6.03mm
PTB approval: Details see here
Begadi Special Version:
For this series we have made some updates in cooperation with Army Armament, these are as follows:
- The slide was manufactured and CNC machined to our specifications
- With the enclosed Mount it is possible to use Reddots
- A handmade stippling was applied to the solid Polymer Frame
- Begadi CNC machined and ventilated aluminum Pistonheads incl. two O-rings
Soft = pre-assembled, for medium strength Green Gas such as ProTech (5 - 25°C)
Hard = included separately, for strong gas or high outside temperatures (25°C+)
- Begadi High Efficiency CNC valve made of stainless steel: up to 50 shots (depending on gas & temperature)
- Begadi PRO GBB5 50° HopUp Bucking (for BBs with 0.25g - 0.36g)
- Internals are made entirely of steel (Hammer, Trigger Sear, Valve Knocker, Valve Locker, Hammer Rod, Springguide)
- Revised and reinforced Nozzle
- A 6.03mm tuning barrel is already installed
- Outer barrel with a 12mm CCW thread for mounting Silencer & Tracer
- Adapter from 12mm CCW to 14mm CCW is already included
- Enhanced charging handle made of stainless steel (can be mounted to the left or right)
Scope of delivery:
- Pistol
- Magazine with extended base
- Manual
- Mount Plate for Reddots
- Enhanced Charging Handle
- Adapter (12mm CCW to 14mm CCW)
- Maintenance Kit
- reinforced O-ring for the Pistonheads (for strong gases & high temperatures)
- Pistol case
Information on the Maintenance Kit & case supplied:
We deliver the Special Version directly in a lockable pistol case and also include a Maintenance Kit (maintenance set), which contains:
- Magazine follower
- Magazine Lips
- Magazine seal
- 2x stainless steel filler valve
Features:
- Slide made of metal, Frame made of nylon plastic
- Stippling on the handle for safe handling (handmade)
- very light slide made of aluminum (CNC machined)
- Front sight is fluorescent (glows slightly in the dark or in poor light)
- Reddot Mount included in the scope of delivery
- Disassembly like the original
- 12mm CCW thread for Silencer or Tracer (14mm CCW adapter included)
- Tactical magwell made of aluminum
- very smooth-running
- Rail for holding laser and light dummies
- Very good shooting characteristics
- 6.03mm tuning barrel
- Compatible with the Maple Leaf HopUp Unit
Reddot mounting:
Different Reddots can be used, 2 threads are available for this:
M3 thread with a hole spacing (center to center) of: 19mm
M4 thread with a hole spacing (center to center) of: 14mm
Airsoft gas:
We recommend using at least ProTech Balance Gas (Art.: 19018007) for this gun from approx. 15°C upwards.
If the temperature is lower, a stronger gas must be used.
Avoid using a 144a (light gas), the gun will not work well with it.
Our Begadi Efficiency valve made of stainless steel is already installed in this gun.
Thanks to its smoothness and revised design, this valve ensures a much more constant energy output and reduces gas consumption by up to 20%.
For example, it is possible to fire up to 45 rounds at 0.85 joules from a small 1911 GBB magazine (data with ProTech gas at 18°C). This valve also has an additional O-ring on the inside so that the firing piston is sealed to the rear when opened and no gas can escape.
The amount of gas that can escape per shot has been set so that the GBB can work without any problems but does not go into cool-down so quickly. As O-rings can always leak, we use a special material here that is resistant to cold. This does not contract in the cold and lasts much longer. All components of our valves are CNC-machined from stainless steel.
The Begadi Efficiency valves are not available individually, but only when installed in magazines or the GBBs as/where we offer them in the store. Customers who have purchased magazines or GBBs without Begadi Stainless Efficiency Valves from Begadi in the past can have the Begadi Stainless Efficiency Valves retrofitted by our workshop on request. This service is limited to magazines & GBBs purchased from Begadi.
Silencer & Tracer:
Please note: Only Tracers & Silencers that are slim on the thread, e.g. SLONG or Xcortech X301 Tracer, can be used with the supplied adapter.
Maximum possible rear diameter: 18mm, required offset length: 7mm
Other silencers hit the Frame when the Slide moves back.
Longer adapters for normal silencers are also available in the range, you can find themhere and here.
Color Kits:
we also offer various color kits for this series. Color Kits for this series. All parts can be exchanged 1:1 with the original and thus an individual look can be generated. The color kits include:
- Outer barrel made of aluminum
- Safety lever
- Trigger (aluminum, adjustable)
- Magwell
You can find the kits here:
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -gold-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -red-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -silver-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -gray-
Info about the coating:
The use of a GBB and the moving parts can lead to minor signs of wear, e.g. on the outer barrel. This cannot be avoided due to the system of the outer barrel and is also the case with other manufacturers with standard oxide coating.
When the slide is retracted, the outer barrel is moved backwards and downwards at the same time via the HopUp unit; during this movement, the outer barrel rests against the inside of the slide.
As a result, both components briefly rub against each other, which sooner or later causes wear to the coating in the upper area. The situation is similar for other moving parts where friction occurs.
Suitable (original) magazines from Army Armament:
The magazines from Army Armament listed below fit perfectly and also already have the stainless steel Begadi Efficiency Valve installed:
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series -with flat base- (fits well, function very well)
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series -with extended base- (fits well, functions very well)
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series, long version (50 BBs) - (fits well, functions very well)
Compatible magazines from third-party manufacturers + additional information:
This gun is compatible with most G-models from KJW, WE, VFC, Action Army.
If you want to use magazines from other manufacturers, it may be necessary to slightly reduce the elevations in the magazine well (see last store picture). Otherwise the magazine will jam slightly in the chamber.
Without adjustment in the magazine well, the magazines will either be difficult to insert and/or difficult to remove from the R17. Also note the compatibility of the magazine base and the mounted funnel of the gun. (The funnel can be removed).
If you wish to use CO2, this is only possible at temperatures below 10°C! If you use CO2 magazines at higher temperatures, we cannot provide any warranty.
- Magazine for KJW KP-13 series, 24 BBs - gas version (with slight adjustment, function very good)
- Magazine for WE G-Force 17 / 34 series, 25 BBs - gas version (with slight adjustment, function very good)
Accessories and downloads:
- Army Armament R17 spare parts
- Compatible magazine lips (from WE)
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 1", black (19mm version)
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 2", black (19mm version)
- Begadi Micro Dot Gen.2 (19mm) -black-
- xFORCE XFR02 / XR020 Solar Micro Red Dot (19mm) -black-
Matching hard shell holster & magazine holder:
- BEGADI "Multi Fit" Injection Molded - Holster with Paddle
- Begadi Basic Universal Injection Molded Holster, fully adjustable, for larger pistols
- AMOMAX Paddle Universal Double Stack magazine pouch [AM-MPU]
Reviews:
- Army Armament R17 Ripper & Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, REAPERs Airsoft)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Golgy, a sunday gamer)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, TEAM-030-AIRSOFT)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, EUROBASS)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper + Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" KOMBI Video Review (YouTube, High Ready Airsoft)
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Airsoft by TNT-Germany) The review is related to the Gladiator, but many points can be transferred to the technically identical Ripper
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Big Daddy Airsoft,Outdoor & survival)
The review is related to the Gladiator, but many points can be transferred to the technically identical Ripper
Exterior views (complete) of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Detailed views of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Application example with SLONG Silencer on the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Pictures to Reddot Mount including application example to the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Pictures of the Enhanced Charging Handle including application example for the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Detail pictures of the Maintainance Kit + Silencer Adapter of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Detail pictures of the Enhanced Charging Handle & the Reddot Mount of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Internals images of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Magazine Images of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Scope of delivery of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Adaptation for magazines from third-party manufacturers:
Application Examples / Variations / Inspirations:
The example shown below uses:
- Begadi Lightweight Outerbarrel with 14mm CCW thread & cover for TM / KJW / WE / Army Armament G series -gold colored- Art. No.:14521138
- Begadi Alu Mini Compensator / Flashhider for G-Series GBBs (14mm CCW) Art. No.: 14521137
- Army Armament R17 - Trigger incl. trigger bar (gold colored)Art. No.: 22119548
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 2", black (19mm version)Art. No.:25320112
Importer: Begadi
System: GBB
Caliber: 6mm
HopUp: yes, adjustable
Material: metal and plastic
Magazine capacity: 23 rounds
Energy: approx. 0.6 - 1.0 joule (depending on gas and temperature)
Total length: approx. 190mm
Weight : approx. 850g
Inner barrel length: 97mm / 6.03mm
PTB approval: Details see here
Begadi Special Version:
For this series we have made some updates in cooperation with Army Armament, these are as follows:
- The slide was manufactured and CNC machined to our specifications
- With the enclosed Mount it is possible to use Reddots
- A handmade stippling was applied to the solid Polymer Frame
- Begadi CNC machined and ventilated aluminum Pistonheads incl. two O-rings
Soft = pre-assembled, for medium strength Green Gas such as ProTech (5 - 25°C)
Hard = included separately, for strong gas or high outside temperatures (25°C+)
- Begadi High Efficiency CNC valve made of stainless steel: up to 50 shots (depending on gas & temperature)
- Begadi PRO GBB5 50° HopUp Bucking (for BBs with 0.25g - 0.36g)
- Internals are made entirely of steel (Hammer, Trigger Sear, Valve Knocker, Valve Locker, Hammer Rod, Springguide)
- Revised and reinforced Nozzle
- A 6.03mm tuning barrel is already installed
- Outer barrel with a 12mm CCW thread for mounting Silencer & Tracer
- Adapter from 12mm CCW to 14mm CCW is already included
- Enhanced charging handle made of stainless steel (can be mounted to the left or right)
Scope of delivery:
- Pistol
- Magazine with extended base
- Manual
- Mount Plate for Reddots
- Enhanced Charging Handle
- Adapter (12mm CCW to 14mm CCW)
- Maintenance Kit
- reinforced O-ring for the Pistonheads (for strong gases & high temperatures)
- Pistol case
Information on the Maintenance Kit & case supplied:
We deliver the Special Version directly in a lockable pistol case and also include a Maintenance Kit (maintenance set), which contains:
- Magazine follower
- Magazine Lips
- Magazine seal
- 2x stainless steel filler valve
Features:
- Slide made of metal, Frame made of nylon plastic
- Stippling on the handle for safe handling (handmade)
- very light slide made of aluminum (CNC machined)
- Front sight is fluorescent (glows slightly in the dark or in poor light)
- Reddot Mount included in the scope of delivery
- Disassembly like the original
- 12mm CCW thread for Silencer or Tracer (14mm CCW adapter included)
- Tactical magwell made of aluminum
- very smooth-running
- Rail for holding laser and light dummies
- Very good shooting characteristics
- 6.03mm tuning barrel
- Compatible with the Maple Leaf HopUp Unit
Reddot mounting:
Different Reddots can be used, 2 threads are available for this:
M3 thread with a hole spacing (center to center) of: 19mm
M4 thread with a hole spacing (center to center) of: 14mm
Airsoft gas:
We recommend using at least ProTech Balance Gas (Art.: 19018007) for this gun from approx. 15°C upwards.
If the temperature is lower, a stronger gas must be used.
Avoid using a 144a (light gas), the gun will not work well with it.
Our Begadi Efficiency valve made of stainless steel is already installed in this gun.
Thanks to its smoothness and revised design, this valve ensures a much more constant energy output and reduces gas consumption by up to 20%.
For example, it is possible to fire up to 45 rounds at 0.85 joules from a small 1911 GBB magazine (data with ProTech gas at 18°C). This valve also has an additional O-ring on the inside so that the firing piston is sealed to the rear when opened and no gas can escape.
The amount of gas that can escape per shot has been set so that the GBB can work without any problems but does not go into cool-down so quickly. As O-rings can always leak, we use a special material here that is resistant to cold. This does not contract in the cold and lasts much longer. All components of our valves are CNC-machined from stainless steel.
The Begadi Efficiency valves are not available individually, but only when installed in magazines or the GBBs as/where we offer them in the store. Customers who have purchased magazines or GBBs without Begadi Stainless Efficiency Valves from Begadi in the past can have the Begadi Stainless Efficiency Valves retrofitted by our workshop on request. This service is limited to magazines & GBBs purchased from Begadi.
Silencer & Tracer:
Please note: Only Tracers & Silencers that are slim on the thread, e.g. SLONG or Xcortech X301 Tracer, can be used with the supplied adapter.
Maximum possible rear diameter: 18mm, required offset length: 7mm
Other silencers hit the Frame when the Slide moves back.
Longer adapters for normal silencers are also available in the range, you can find themhere and here.
Color Kits:
we also offer various color kits for this series. Color Kits for this series. All parts can be exchanged 1:1 with the original and thus an individual look can be generated. The color kits include:
- Outer barrel made of aluminum
- Safety lever
- Trigger (aluminum, adjustable)
- Magwell
You can find the kits here:
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -gold-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -red-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -silver-
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator & Ripper GBB Color Kit -gray-
Info about the coating:
The use of a GBB and the moving parts can lead to minor signs of wear, e.g. on the outer barrel. This cannot be avoided due to the system of the outer barrel and is also the case with other manufacturers with standard oxide coating.
When the slide is retracted, the outer barrel is moved backwards and downwards at the same time via the HopUp unit; during this movement, the outer barrel rests against the inside of the slide.
As a result, both components briefly rub against each other, which sooner or later causes wear to the coating in the upper area. The situation is similar for other moving parts where friction occurs.
Suitable (original) magazines from Army Armament:
The magazines from Army Armament listed below fit perfectly and also already have the stainless steel Begadi Efficiency Valve installed:
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series -with flat base- (fits well, function very well)
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series -with extended base- (fits well, functions very well)
- Magazine for Army Armament R17 GBB series, long version (50 BBs) - (fits well, functions very well)
Compatible magazines from third-party manufacturers + additional information:
This gun is compatible with most G-models from KJW, WE, VFC, Action Army.
If you want to use magazines from other manufacturers, it may be necessary to slightly reduce the elevations in the magazine well (see last store picture). Otherwise the magazine will jam slightly in the chamber.
Without adjustment in the magazine well, the magazines will either be difficult to insert and/or difficult to remove from the R17. Also note the compatibility of the magazine base and the mounted funnel of the gun. (The funnel can be removed).
If you wish to use CO2, this is only possible at temperatures below 10°C! If you use CO2 magazines at higher temperatures, we cannot provide any warranty.
- Magazine for KJW KP-13 series, 24 BBs - gas version (with slight adjustment, function very good)
- Magazine for WE G-Force 17 / 34 series, 25 BBs - gas version (with slight adjustment, function very good)
Accessories and downloads:
- Army Armament R17 spare parts
- Compatible magazine lips (from WE)
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 1", black (19mm version)
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 2", black (19mm version)
- Begadi Micro Dot Gen.2 (19mm) -black-
- xFORCE XFR02 / XR020 Solar Micro Red Dot (19mm) -black-
Matching hard shell holster & magazine holder:
- BEGADI "Multi Fit" Injection Molded - Holster with Paddle
- Begadi Basic Universal Injection Molded Holster, fully adjustable, for larger pistols
- AMOMAX Paddle Universal Double Stack magazine pouch [AM-MPU]
Reviews:
- Army Armament R17 Ripper & Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, REAPERs Airsoft)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Golgy, a sunday gamer)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, TEAM-030-AIRSOFT)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, EUROBASS)
- Army Armament R17 Ripper + Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" KOMBI Video Review (YouTube, High Ready Airsoft)
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Airsoft by TNT-Germany) The review is related to the Gladiator, but many points can be transferred to the technically identical Ripper
- Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB "Begadi Special Version" Video Review (YouTube, Big Daddy Airsoft,Outdoor & survival)
The review is related to the Gladiator, but many points can be transferred to the technically identical Ripper
Exterior views (complete) of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Detailed views of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Application example with SLONG Silencer on the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Pictures to Reddot Mount including application example to the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Pictures of the Enhanced Charging Handle including application example for the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Detail pictures of the Maintainance Kit + Silencer Adapter of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Detail pictures of the Enhanced Charging Handle & the Reddot Mount of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Internals images of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Magazine Images of the Army Armament R17 Gladiator GBB:
Scope of delivery of the Army Armament R17 Ripper GBB:
Adaptation for magazines from third-party manufacturers:
Application Examples / Variations / Inspirations:
The example shown below uses:
- Begadi Lightweight Outerbarrel with 14mm CCW thread & cover for TM / KJW / WE / Army Armament G series -gold colored- Art. No.:14521138
- Begadi Alu Mini Compensator / Flashhider for G-Series GBBs (14mm CCW) Art. No.: 14521137
- Army Armament R17 - Trigger incl. trigger bar (gold colored)Art. No.: 22119548
- Begadi Compact Dot "Style 2", black (19mm version)Art. No.:25320112
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