Aluminum Glock frames?

[jmr40]

An aluminum fame on any pistol, not just a Glock is a step backwards. Steel framed guns will will hold up well to lots of use and abuse. Aluminum alloys are designed to be lighter, but sacrifice durability. Frame life is expected to be about 30,000-40,000 rounds. And they have to be thicker and bulkier than steel. All of the plastic guns can be made trimmer and lighter than aluminum plus frame life will exceed 300,000 rounds. At least as much as steel.

I have quite a few classic pistols with steel frames. If I want a modern lightweight gun give me plastic every time. I have no longer have any use for aluminum framed pistols.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Not really asking if I SHOULD do it, just if anyone else here has first hand experience with these products.

So far, the answer is no. But thanks for your 2 cents.

 

[Texas10mm]

An aluminum fame on any pistol, not just a Glock is a step backwards. Steel framed guns will will hold up well to lots of use and abuse. Aluminum alloys are designed to be lighter, but sacrifice durability. Frame life is expected to be about 30,000-40,000 rounds. And they have to be thicker and bulkier than steel. All of the plastic guns can be made trimmer and lighter than aluminum plus frame life will exceed 300,000 rounds. At least as much as steel.

I have quite a few classic pistols with steel frames. If I want a modern lightweight gun give me plastic every time. I have no longer have any use for aluminum framed pistols.

The aluminum frames on my 1911s is no thicker than the steel framed 1911 pistols I own. Also if you can afford to shoot that 30-40K rounds you can afford to replace the frame. A new frame is $200. 30k .45 ACP is a minimum of $6000.

 

[crestoncowboy]

And no beretta 92/96 or Sig 22x aluminum frame is failing around 40k. My local wardens have 226 and state guys are issued the 226 in 357 Sig which is supposedly harder on frames. More than one are documented over 100k on the frame. I'm no fan of aluminum frames (I prefer steel or polymer) but 30-40k is waaay low for any ive seen. Just in my experience with those two models.

 

[amd6547]

A G19 with a damaged magwell would be perfect for a G26 grip conversion.

 

[jonb32248]

Alum. cracks while polymer just flexes.

Not totally. My gen2 19's frame cracked and was replaced by Glock. They sold me it was common with the gen2.