Sorry Charlie...ANY handgun can go KABOOM even the mighty USP.
http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/hk-kb.html
http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/hk-kb.html
polymer yes or no
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Not even the most rabid polymer hater suggests that the frame material contributes in any way to a kB!.
At least some of the more objective ones agree that the polymer absorbs energy and can actually reduce the chances of injury from such a catastrophe.
Any heat or cold in which a person can survive will not damage a Glock frame. I'm not as familiar with the formulations of other manufacturers, but I can pretty much guarantee you that there is no reputable manufacturer making guns that will be damaged by being left in a vehicle.
At least some of the more objective ones agree that the polymer absorbs energy and can actually reduce the chances of injury from such a catastrophe.
Any heat or cold in which a person can survive will not damage a Glock frame. I'm not as familiar with the formulations of other manufacturers, but I can pretty much guarantee you that there is no reputable manufacturer making guns that will be damaged by being left in a vehicle.
StiKiller
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ouch! Hope that never happens to my HK~ 
The frame of a typical autopistol is not involved in any way in retaining the pressure from the firing process and therefore has nothing to do with whether a gun fails catastrophically (kB!s) or not. The barrel and slide (which are metal in every gun on the market) retain the pressure of the firing process.
Correct. Yet the polymer frame fails due to excessive pressure transferred to it through steel parts, namely the slide and barrel.
These, Sir, are opinions. Real, not fake. I only have real opinions. I'm of the opinion that polymer framed guns like Glock, Springy XD, H&K USP, some S&W, and some others have their place, and are effective, although they're not for me. Glocks in particular, are good for Law Enforcement agencies that demand uniformity of weapons, that demand everyone be taught how to shoot to a minimum standard in one day, and that demand to pay low prices for dept. buys.
If the frame fails in a catastrophic failure, it is a side effect of the failure, not the cause. In other words, ONLY AFTER the slide and/or barrel fail, the resulting damage may also affect the polymer frame.
The pressure at the moment of firing is completely retained by the interlocking relationship of the slide and barrel--the frame provides no support at all other than to generally aid in aligning the two parts. Because it is not involved in any way in retaining the pressure of the firing process the frame (whether it's polymer, steel or aluminum) can not fail and cause a gun to blow up.
In fact, it is actually possible to safely fire a slide/barrel combination with no frame whatsoever attached. The frame does not have anything to do with retaining the chamber pressure and therefore it can not be blamed for any failures related to that pressure.
It may, in fact, be true that catastrophic failures ARE more prevalent in polymer framed guns--however, if so it is due to issues totally unrelated to the frame composition.
BTW, don't be fooled for a moment, I'm not trying to convince you that polymer framed guns are for you. You're entitled to choose any gun you want. I'm not trying to change your mind or opinion. However, one of the reasons that you've stated/implied (namely that polymer frames contribute to catastrophic failures) is absolutely incorrect and totally without factual basis. THAT is what I am addressing--nothing more.
Excelant photos. I can't imagine a failure like that on an Anaconda while in my hands. That's why we should wear eye protection.
My angency's issue gun is the USP40. I might be carrying it if the grip wasn't so uncomfortable. Its checkering / texturing feels like a cheese grater.
My angency's issue gun is the USP40. I might be carrying it if the grip wasn't so uncomfortable. Its checkering / texturing feels like a cheese grater.
ronto
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I'd keep the snub and forget about a semi-auto that you have to make sure it's always clean and greased.
If you're set on a semi-auto and not going to carry it every day, I'd go with steel...Just my $.02
If you're set on a semi-auto and not going to carry it every day, I'd go with steel...Just my $.02
Simple answer, yes if you like a poly and no if you don't.
I've carried poly guns in all kinds of weather/temperature extremes from Alaska to Iraq without an issue. You do have to adapt your maintenance procedures to the environment though.
I've carried poly guns in all kinds of weather/temperature extremes from Alaska to Iraq without an issue. You do have to adapt your maintenance procedures to the environment though.
Just my opinion either way is a good choice. I think the majority of the problems with polymer and steel guns are associated with ammo rather than the gun itself. You will probably see more pictures of guns that have been blown apart that are polymer, but I would guess that because of the wide use by LEO that may not be "gun guys" could be a contributing factor. The newer generation of handgun owners may watch movies and think that the polymer pistol is "cool" or more technologically advance and their will be a rise in the use by this group of gun owners that too will fail to use proper ammo or fail to maintain their firearm properly. It is all preference, think about what you want/need from a practical standpoint. Polymers have proven to be reliable and steel is also reliable, what fits your hand and what the purpose of the gun will be are better considerations. I personally own both and both have advantages and disadvantages.
Good Luck and Be Safe!
Good Luck and Be Safe!
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