TM/WE Glock 17 and Glock 18 Cross Compatibility

Kungpow · June 9th, 2015, 03:37

I want to swap out the internals of my Echo1 Timberwolf to a WE Glock 18 Hammer assembly, and BBU. Is there any way I can utilize my existing Glock 17 parts, and put them into the Glock 18? An example would be possible if I could keep my aftermarket Glock 17 sights ,and put them on a Glock 18 slide. I heard 5ku makes terrible Glock sights, but they are cross compatible with the two models.

I have also heard that Ace 1 Arms has a Glock 17 slide assembly, that has a selector switch for full auto. I assume that the BBU that they sell is all that I need to convert it to full auto.

http://ace1arms.com/goods.php?id=275

ccyg8774 · June 9th, 2015, 10:57

In additional to the slide, BBU, hammer assembly, rear sight, you may also need to change the trigger bar. Basically you keep the frame, outer/inner barrel, small parts such as the pins, front sight and trigger, and replacing everying else to G18...

I am not trying to discourage you from doing this, but what you planned, mix and match aftermarket parts on a WE (actually a Echo1 Timberwolf) just sounds like a recipe for a long-time headache...

SuperHog · June 9th, 2015, 20:59

Is blow back unit, piston, cross compatible?

Kungpow · June 9th, 2015, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperHog

Is blow back unit, piston, cross compatible?

Nope, however you can modify the nozzle of a Glock 17 and make it fit a Glock 18.

shootersaber · June 23rd, 2015, 07:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kungpow

Nope, however you can modify the nozzle of a Glock 17 and make it fit a Glock 18.

Don't do this!!! TM G17 & G18C BBU have a big different!!! I don't think it can be modified.
TM G18 BBU

TM G17 BBU

Kungpow · June 23rd, 2015, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by shootersaber

Don't do this!!! TM G17 & G18C BBU have a big different!!! I don't think it can be modified.
TM G18 BBU

TM G17 BBU

I said nozzle not BBU. I heard it was possible to modify the nozzles. There is a YouTube video out there that shows the procedure.

Deejay2401 · July 16th, 2015, 16:53

If there are any parts you're wondering if they'd be close enough to modify to fit, give me a shout. I can take pictures of whatever stock WE G18 parts you're wondering about and post them so you can compare them to your Timberwolf parts so you can get a general idea of compatibility.

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June 9th, 2015, 03:37	#1
Kungpow Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: BC	TM/WE Glock 17 and Glock 18 Cross Compatibility I want to swap out the internals of my Echo1 Timberwolf to a WE Glock 18 Hammer assembly, and BBU. Is there any way I can utilize my existing Glock 17 parts, and put them into the Glock 18? An example would be possible if I could keep my aftermarket Glock 17 sights ,and put them on a Glock 18 slide. I heard 5ku makes terrible Glock sights, but they are cross compatible with the two models. I have also heard that Ace 1 Arms has a Glock 17 slide assembly, that has a selector switch for full auto. I assume that the BBU that they sell is all that I need to convert it to full auto. http://ace1arms.com/goods.php?id=275

June 9th, 2015, 10:57	#2
ccyg8774 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brampton, ON	In additional to the slide, BBU, hammer assembly, rear sight, you may also need to change the trigger bar. Basically you keep the frame, outer/inner barrel, small parts such as the pins, front sight and trigger, and replacing everying else to G18... I am not trying to discourage you from doing this, but what you planned, mix and match aftermarket parts on a WE (actually a Echo1 Timberwolf) just sounds like a recipe for a long-time headache... __________________ Last edited by ccyg8774; June 9th, 2015 at 12:35..

July 16th, 2015, 16:53	#7
Deejay2401 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario	If there are any parts you're wondering if they'd be close enough to modify to fit, give me a shout. I can take pictures of whatever stock WE G18 parts you're wondering about and post them so you can compare them to your Timberwolf parts so you can get a general idea of compatibility. __________________ Current collection: KJW SIG P226R -- WE 1911 Punisher -- KSC USP Tactical -- KWA USP Compact KWA MP7A1 -- WE M4A1 -- WE KAC PDW -- WE G39K

June 9th, 2015, 20:59	#3
SuperHog Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Is blow back unit, piston, cross compatible?

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