How do you feel about polymer framed pistols?
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CoRoMo
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Me likes.
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You realize that your poll is ridiculously skewed, right?
Worthless poll. pointless thread. I can't vote now.
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You realize that your poll is ridiculously skewed, right?
Worthless poll. pointless thread. I can't vote now.
sidheshooter
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I think we know how you feel about polymer on pistols!
tinygnat219
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They're making more of them, unlike the metal framed guns.
You didn't give an optionb for people who like them.
My fav guns are not polymer at the moment. But prev, my favs WERE polymer. I do have a couple of polymer guns right now (at 1 time, they ALL were polymer). I really like my HK P2000
My fav guns are not polymer at the moment. But prev, my favs WERE polymer. I do have a couple of polymer guns right now (at 1 time, they ALL were polymer). I really like my HK P2000
Roswell_Kid
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My first "real" summer job in the 70's was in a plastics factory which churned out everything from fishing reel spacers to catheter inserters. Part cost targets were measured in fractions of a cent. I suppose most of that stuff comes from China now.
The only guys who made any significant money (besides the owner) were the mold makers. The place had a fierce stink to it, and noise so high that hearing protection had to be worn at all times on the factory floor.
I'm still repelled by plastic.
The only guys who made any significant money (besides the owner) were the mold makers. The place had a fierce stink to it, and noise so high that hearing protection had to be worn at all times on the factory floor.
I'm still repelled by plastic.
valorius
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I prefer metal, specifically alloy, but sometimes all you can get is polymer in a particular model or type of firearm, so there's not much that you can do about it.
My LCP being a perfect example.
My LCP being a perfect example.
rygould
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I love metal framed guns. I love the feel and heft to them. However...I love polymer guns too.
To me they both have different uses and beauty to them. Personally, I don't enjoy carrying around a metal framed gun all day long, but I sure enjoy shooting them.
To me they both have different uses and beauty to them. Personally, I don't enjoy carrying around a metal framed gun all day long, but I sure enjoy shooting them.
ProCarryNAustin
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I love both.
Polymer is not quite as cold when I put it on in December... ;-)
There is nothing chillier than strapping on steel when getting ready for work during the winter.
Polymer is not quite as cold when I put it on in December... ;-)
There is nothing chillier than strapping on steel when getting ready for work during the winter.
I dont actually mind polymer framed pistols for what they are. Disposable guns. I buy/collect guns as objects that go beyond just the practical use of the gun itself. Polymer guns are not heirloom pieces and have an heir of impermanence to them. I know that people claim that the plastic will still be around when humans are extinct. I know better, I have seen so many wonder-plastice become brittle or change as to become unusable after a period of time. It will happen to plasti-guns. I also know that steel guns can rust corrode etc but that can be prevented. Plastic degrades regardless of what you do.
speaksoftly
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If it's a gun...odds are I'll like it.
VegasAR15
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I only own polymer autos, not to say that I am not planning on buying some metal ones. Poll is a little skewed to your viewpoint.
ForumSurfer
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I've shot many glocks over the years. Never particularly liked them. Shot a Springfield XD and a Beretta Px4 a few years back and fell in love with both. I was very accurate with the Xd. I loved shooting it. The Beretta wasn't quite as ergonomic to me. It did make me want to shoot it, it was just fun.
I bought a Glock. It was a G17 gen 4. I sold it and bought a G19 RTF2. I’ve spent the past few months adjusting myself to the gun. I do like it, but it doesn’t exactly call to me to take it shooting like a nice 1911 or the Beretta. It is what it is, a great defensive tool.
Why didn’t I but the Beretta? I don’t like the slide mounted safety. Why didn’t I buy the XD that was a natural shooter for me? I don’t know?! I just wanted a Glock. Now that I have one, I’m not sure why I wanted it. I’m sure I’ll add an XD to my safe sooner or later, but I’d prefer to get setup reloading for what I have first.
I bought a Glock. It was a G17 gen 4. I sold it and bought a G19 RTF2. I’ve spent the past few months adjusting myself to the gun. I do like it, but it doesn’t exactly call to me to take it shooting like a nice 1911 or the Beretta. It is what it is, a great defensive tool.
Why didn’t I but the Beretta? I don’t like the slide mounted safety. Why didn’t I buy the XD that was a natural shooter for me? I don’t know?! I just wanted a Glock. Now that I have one, I’m not sure why I wanted it. I’m sure I’ll add an XD to my safe sooner or later, but I’d prefer to get setup reloading for what I have first.
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"I know that people claim that the plastic will still be around when humans are extinct. I know better, I have seen so many wonder-plastice become brittle or change as to become unusable after a period of time."
I have not seen this with any of the polymers used for firearms inlcuding quite a few early Glocks that will be coming up on 3 decades soon. I don't see them as heirloom pieces either, but they don't seem to be disposable either.
I have not seen this with any of the polymers used for firearms inlcuding quite a few early Glocks that will be coming up on 3 decades soon. I don't see them as heirloom pieces either, but they don't seem to be disposable either.
Nushif
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Dumb poll. It lacks any options other than what you want to hear.
That being said I am really starting to become massively infatuated with my little plastic pistol. My preference is very much starting to shift towards polymers.
That being said I am really starting to become massively infatuated with my little plastic pistol. My preference is very much starting to shift towards polymers.
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kris7047th
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Dumb poll is correct! All of my pistols are polys 
Your poll is intended only for those who do not like polymer-framed pistols I take it?
Sort of like voting day in communist countries; only one party so what's the point?
How do you feel about polymer-framed pistols? Answer as long as you don't like them otherwise don't vote?
Well, I like them and have a G-17 and a G-21SF. I also own all-steel pistols.
Sort of like voting day in communist countries; only one party so what's the point?
How do you feel about polymer-framed pistols? Answer as long as you don't like them otherwise don't vote?
Well, I like them and have a G-17 and a G-21SF. I also own all-steel pistols.
rhubarb
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C. All my autos are plastic.
Harvey
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Plastic guns? ... bah.
stchman
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You need some votes for polymer framed pistols. When all the votes are for don't like it is not really a poll.
I don't know why people think polymer framed pistols are "disposable". Polymer framed pistols can last just as long as metal framed pistols.
I don't know why people think polymer framed pistols are "disposable". Polymer framed pistols can last just as long as metal framed pistols.
KodiakBeer
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Why do people insist on calling plastic guns, polymer?
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What kind of poll has two choices and both are "I don't like"?
I skipped it.
I skipped it.
My current guns are all steel.
My next purchase will be a plastic frame. The reason in this case is weight. For concealed carry, I want as much firepower as I can carry with as few ounces as possible.
Although I suspect you were thinking of semiautos, it's noteworthy that the new polymer framed snubbie revolvers from S&W and Ruger are both lighter than their all-metal counterparts, and they have less recoil. It seems that the plastic flexes a bit and absorbs some of the recoil, making a .357 easier and more accurate in the small platform.
My next purchase will be a plastic frame. The reason in this case is weight. For concealed carry, I want as much firepower as I can carry with as few ounces as possible.
Although I suspect you were thinking of semiautos, it's noteworthy that the new polymer framed snubbie revolvers from S&W and Ruger are both lighter than their all-metal counterparts, and they have less recoil. It seems that the plastic flexes a bit and absorbs some of the recoil, making a .357 easier and more accurate in the small platform.
ProCarryNAustin
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"Why do people insist on calling plastic guns, polymer?"
While plastics are a type of polymer, not all polymers are plastics. The polymers used in firearms frames are specifically suited for use in said frames and are not plastics. It is a matter of using the correct word to describe the material being used. I am not aware of a single manufacturer that uses a plastic frame.
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