The Armorer Works SAI 17, manufactured by AW Custom and available at Toronto Airsoft, is a green gas or propane-powered GBB pistol. It is constructed with a full metal slide and a textured polymer grip, featuring a ported design and a skeletal trigger. The gas blowback system is designed to provide recoil during operation.

This model includes a threaded metal barrel for silencer attachments, a fixed front sight, and an adjustable rear sight. For magazine compatibility, it functions with standard WE G-series magazines. All internal and external controls are positioned so the pistol can be operated entirely with a single hand.

Safety features include an ambidextrous manual safety and a metal beaver tail grip safety. The pistol uses a double-stacking magazine system and comes with one 25-round capacity magazine.