Plastic v. Metal or in harmony?

[TeamPrecisionIT]

Edited to add: This is regards to handguns only, btw.

I was just having a discussion with a co-worker about this, and according to him those that shoot metal guns do not like plastic guns or even hate them. After hearing him out for a little bit, I proceeded to tell him how I have a 1911 and an M&P9 that not only like each other, but live together just fine, in harmony, in my safe every night. This is even when the other has been out all day doing whatever she wants with me.

So, is it possible for your plastic guns and metal guns to get along, or is that a non-chance for societal harmony in your safes/lives?

Damian

 

[Nushif]

I own a glock, a 1911 type, a LCR and a variety of snubnoses.

To me the feel of a handgun is miles more important than what it's made of. As long as it's functional, durable and well ... shoots, I don't mind whether it's attracted to magnets or not.

 

[Manco]

What are the guns going to do if they can't get along, shoot each other? Well, somebody had to say it.

Admittedly I used to have a bias against plastic-framed handguns, just because they seemed kind of...cheap, I guess. But after handling and shooting a bunch of them, I found them to be very practical designs, and now I even own one.

 

[230therapy]

I like my fantastic plastic. I like my steel framed guns. All are good.

 

[Tallinar]

I really got nothing against the tupperware guns, but I personally do not own any and do not intend to. I understand their pros and cons, but more than anything else, they just bore me. Looks like I'm the loner who voted for choice 1 so far.

 

[Guillermo]

why limit yourself?

I have a couple of polymer pistols

Some all steel pistols too

And some all steel revolvers

They all have their purposes

 

[Skylerbone]

Wouldn't it be nice if they sold uppers and lowers? Then you could choose your fram material. Stoner really was on to something as are the 1911 crowd though neither is as yet available in polymer.

Mine live together and I enjoy them all, no reason it should be any other way.

 

[RevolvingCylinder]

Wouldn't it be nice if they sold uppers and lowers? Then you could choose your fram material. Stoner really was on to something as are the 1911 crowd though neither is as yet available in polymer.

Actually there have been at least one plastic-framed derivative of the 1911. I think Kimber once marketed one.There have also been plastic lowers available for the AR15. Cav-arms comes to mind as a company that once offered them.

Personally, if I have a choice, I'd rather have a steel frame. Aluminum and plastic are OK but my preference is for steel.

 

[XxWINxX94]

Only plastic I have are grips to a Colt New Frontier .22, P38 grips, and a Winchester model 70XTR stock.

Mostly metal for me!

 

[forindooruseonly]

Don't and won't own plastic. I don't hate plastic and I recognize their place, it's just not what grabs my interest. Only metal for me, and generally speaking, the older the better.

 

[Skylerbone]

RC, I was thinking in reverse, I would love a steel frame M&P. The only advantage to poly aside from weight savings is the ability to texture it easily without the hassle of checkering and refinishing. It's nice grabbing the Dremel for index points or grip modification and cheaper than a trip to the smith.

Interesting on the other variants though. I guess some part of me does favor metal but I'm hard pressed to find fault with my three plastic pistols.

 

[oboe]

Material doesn't matter. Feel, shooting and durability matter.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Plastics are still relatively new to the game. I would question the motives of any who thinks they are the end all be all in gun design.

So yeah the metal and the plastic will get along just fine together.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If a gun shoots well and is reliable and durable, it matters little to me what it is made of. I do dislike a tendency of some makers to charge a premium price for what is supposed to be a cost-saving measure, however.

 

[Harvey]

Plastic handguns? ... bah.

 

[Ky Larry]

Can't we all just get along? I haven't had any fights inside my gun safe so they must have learned to co-exist. Just another Coke-Pepsi thing.

 

[CajunBass]

I really don't see much difference. A Glock has a plastic frame, a 1911 has a metal one.

Big deal.

 

[Fremmer]

Say what you will about plastic/aluminum frames; but one advantage over steel is that they don't rust!

 

[bwsmith2850]

What are the guns going to do if they can't get along, shoot each other?

Well, if you ask Paul Helmke....

Mine get along just fine. I carry a Glock, Smith revolver and a Beretta in rotation.

 

[RhinoDefense]

Only plastic that should come near a handgun is a debit card.

 

[mesinge2]

A week ago, I would have been an all metal guy but after my new XDm-45. I like both!


Range Report: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=530619

 

[md7]

i have both, and have no preference for one over another. i am interested in performance. fit, function, practical accuracy, reliabilty, etc. what it is made of makes me no difference so long as it works.

 

[Valkman]

My 3 XD-45's shoot as good as my 1911's or I wouldn't have them. Both are good!

 

[sheephearder]

Like the look of steel and walnut but appreciate the light weight and durability of plastic.

 

[Guillermo]

I am going to limit myself today. Only carrying an all-steel revolver on Independence Day