A few years ago WE was pretty hit or miss. Now with their GBBR popularity they have stepped up their game.
For a long time though a WE pistol was what new players got as a holster filler when they needed an OMG metal pistol to amaze their friends. The were cheap, they weren't reliable and parts were nonexistent. Docs wouldn't touch them as a result there a bad vibe.
The G17s are OK. I'm working a couple builds right now with them. As nice as TM? No of course not but for the price fair. Add in all the stuff you change on a TM anyway and they may be the ticket.
G34 build with Guarder steel slide.
