Comparing a Glock 17 Gen 4 frame to a Guarder frame (with mostly TM internals), the airsoft frame actually feels heavier. Keep in mind this is without the magazines.
A GBB magazine is much heavier than an unloaded Glock magazine. Off of the top of my head, I'd say the airsoft magazine is close to the weight of a 10 round Glock magazine (thanks a lot Canaduh!). I don't really have a frame of reference for a standard 17 rounder.
Most of the weight on the real Glock is in the slide, I have an aluminum PGC on my airsoft Glock and it is SIGNIFICANTLY lighter, so look into a steel slide and barrel. I believe Guarder and RA-Tech both have them available.
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