Ledgehammer
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I will defer to my favorite king of the hill episode n this one.
" yes it's a nice gun, all guns are nice "
" yes it's a nice gun, all guns are nice "
How do you feel about polymer framed pistols?
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I'm a big 1911 fan, just love all steel.
I'm also a big HK fan, just love that polymer.
It depends on the gun. In the future, if you live long enough, you will not have the choice you have today. In part, it will be because of economics. Some portion of most handguns will be made from polymers, or perhaps unobtanium, but all-steel pistols are becoming a minority. It is a matter of price or weight.
I'm also a big HK fan, just love that polymer.
It depends on the gun. In the future, if you live long enough, you will not have the choice you have today. In part, it will be because of economics. Some portion of most handguns will be made from polymers, or perhaps unobtanium, but all-steel pistols are becoming a minority. It is a matter of price or weight.
KodiakBeer
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There are two types of plastics: thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. Thermoplastics will soften and melt if enough heat is applied; examples are polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)[3]. Thermosets can melt and take shape once; after they have solidified, they stay solid.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Depends on the application.
Nothing really beats a concealed G19 for light weight and firepower.
Also like my all stainless MkIII for days of cheap plinking.
Nothing really beats a concealed G19 for light weight and firepower.
Also like my all stainless MkIII for days of cheap plinking.
kris7047th
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WRONG (above post) I own a G19 w/TLR1 and it is just too big for me to effectivley conceal. I conceal carry with a M&P9C. Some of us are small framed and don't weigh a whole lot.
Glock 19 ..... an AWESOME gun!!!
Glock 19 ..... an AWESOME gun!!!
ProCarryNAustin
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Plastics are a type of polymer and are not used in the manufactuer of firearm frames as far as I have seen. All plastics are polymers. Not all polymers are plastics. Perhaps you could provide a link to a manufacturer that lists "plastic" as the frame material instead of "polymer".
Plan-B
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C. I think every handgun should move to polymer frames.
That's how I'd vote.
That's how I'd vote.
Justin
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So long as it's robust enough to withstand use, the material used to construct the frame of a pistol is unimportant.
JellyJar said:
Lightweight, they absorb recoil, they can't rust, won't give you "hot hands" if you grab one that's been sitting in your truck all day, have been proven to be very reliable/durable, and keep some guns cheaper than their metal cousins (SIG SP2022 vs SIG P229 for example)
Yeah, I don't get why people like them either
Claymore1500
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Although I know these are NOT typical or written in stone, there is a reason for the difference in these two pistol kabooms, THAT is why I do not like polymer frames.
Maverick223
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Didn't vote...cause you didn't add an option that suits me. If anything I prefer polymer pistols. I have had both, and at this time only have polymer framed handguns (only a H&K USP .45ACP and LCP). That is due to change in the future with the addition of two alloy handguns (a SIG 239 .357SIG and S&W Model 360PD .357Mag.), but I really like light weight pistols so poly is often the best choice. Like it or not a well constructed polymer is often stronger than the average alloy, and can be more durable as well.
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I can't answer your poll, as I have changed my mind about them. Don't get me wrong I still like the solid feel of a all metal gun, but in some ways polymer guns have their advantages. LM
Patrick R
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I like them.
valorius
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The one you don't have to use if you don't want to?
Maverick223
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Some folks like to use a safety, and like to have it within reach. I have to agree, I don't like most slide mounted safeties either. Fortunately the older Beretta 92s had frame safeties (as do most copies), unfortunately the PX-4 (along with a growing number of others) doesn't.
valorius
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I agree, but why would you buy a gun with no safety, if the reason you didn't buy the gun with the safety is because you couldn't reach it?
Wouldn't you then find a gun with a safety you can reach, as opposed to buying one with no safety at all? I mean if you don't care about using the safety, the pistol that has one you cannot reach is just as good...just don't use the safety.
Confusion reigns.
Wouldn't you then find a gun with a safety you can reach, as opposed to buying one with no safety at all? I mean if you don't care about using the safety, the pistol that has one you cannot reach is just as good...just don't use the safety.
Confusion reigns.
Maverick223
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Are you referring to my LCP? I only bought it because it is small enough to conceal in my swimmin' trunks. To be honest I hate shooting it, but do every so often just to maintain proficiency...there is nothing fun about that gun. It has a horrible trigger that cannot be improved because it is DAO and has no safety, and it just isn't comfortable. OTOH, I actually enjoy shooting my USP .45ACP because it fits me well, has good ergonomics (for me), and the controls are well placed (again, for me).
In short, if I buy a pistol that is large enough to accommodate a safety then it'll likely have one, or at least be DA/SA for safety.
Marshall
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They have their + & - just like anything does.
The Lone Haranguer
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That is a biased poll if I've ever seen one. Personally, I don't care what my firearm is made of if it works. My favorite pistol has a polymer frame, my second aluminum.
Personally, I don't care what my firearm is made of if it works. My favorite pistol has a polymer frame, my second aluminum.Guns and more
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From your other post.
DUH, yeah, I got it!
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