Training Pistol ESP Silicone Training Pistol G17 — Orange

The ESP Silicone Training Pistol G17 is a training replica shaped like a Glock 17, made from silicone with an internal steel reinforcement in the barrel. It weighs 430 g – a mass comparable to that of an operational pistol – and reproduces the external outline of the G17 to allow realistic draw, reholster, manipulation and weapon-handling drills with no ballistic risk whatsoever.

The silicone material absorbs impacts without permanently deforming, making it suitable for close-contact sessions, partner sparring and personal defence training where the pistol is drawn, retained or stripped. The steel reinforcement in the barrel maintains the axial rigidity of the replica and prevents silicone flex from altering the overall profile during the grip. The high-visibility orange colour – the international standard for training weapons – makes the inert tool instantly recognisable to every participant in the session, reducing the risk of confusion with a live firearm.

The trade-off is the one typical of silicone versus rigid polymer: the replica delivers a slightly softer grip feel compared to the original G17 frame, which benefits impact resistance but may differ marginally in tactile feedback from the duty weapon. Those training to refine their precise grip on the backstrap may notice this difference; those focused on draws, weapon handling and contact scenarios will find it irrelevant.

Key features

• Faithful G17 profile: draw and reholster drills take place with the same geometry as the real firearm, making technique transfer direct.
• The 430 g weight accustoms the shooter to operational mass from the very first sessions, preventing the incorrect compensation that comes from using overly light equipment.
• The steel reinforcement in the barrel maintains the structural rigidity of the replica even under repeated stress during contact drills.
• The high-visibility orange colour is recognisable at a glance in any training environment – an essential safety element both indoors and in the field.
• Silicone absorbs drops and impacts without breaking or chipping, extending the service life of the replica under heavy use.

In the box

• Training pistol ESP Silicone Training Pistol G17