How many rounds do you have through your 80%?

[alexisjohnson]

Hey guys,

I'm curious how many rounds you all have put through your 80% pistol frames and how they hold up over time?

[MosinVirus]

Hey guys,

I'm curious how many rounds you all have put through your 80% pistol frames and how they hold up over time?

You should probably specify frame material, but I am pretty sure the answer will be the same - thousands and they held up just fine.

[alexisjohnson]

You should probably specify frame material, but I am pretty sure the answer will be the same - thousands and they held up just fine.

Ah good point...i was focusing primarily on the polymer 80's.....

Is there anyone who has put 3-4-5k rounds through theirs? What about 10k or 15k?

[Strykeback]

Ah good point...i was focusing primarily on the polymer 80's.....

Is there anyone who has put 3-4-5k rounds through theirs? What about 10k or 15k?

If youbhave the funds to shoot 10 to 15 k rounds thru any firearm whether it be 9 or 5.56. You probably have the funds to have plenty of options on nice toys.

Ive seen polymer ones that were holding up just fine after a couple thousand rounds. Others are rougher on their stuff. I wouldnt try mortoring a polymer lowered AR while others are doing it with their alluminum receivers since thats normally their week spot.

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[OCEquestrian]

I lost all my 80%'rs in a boating accident last month...

[boopiejones]

Based on the design of the v2 polymer 80 pistols, I see no reason why they shouldn’t last a similar number of rounds as a real Glock. The v1, on the other hand, is likely going to fail earlier due to the polymer rear rails.

[Abu Riyah]

I would think that anyone shooting a recently built 80% would get tired of cycling that clunky bolt action thingamagig in between each shot way before any kind of stress would show up in the frame. I still don’t get the interest in building 80% pistols in CA with the current restrictions...cheaper to just buy a Glock and enjoy shooting semi-auto.

[MosinVirus]

I would agree that if the conversion to Semi-Auto is illegal there is no point in building handguns.

[Cokebottle]

I would agree that if the conversion to Semi-Auto is illegal there is no point in building handguns.

Planning your move to Free America yet?

I always felt that the main reason for 80% builds was:
1 - Off-roster configuration
2 - Off-the-books

The "Ghost Gun" laws have eliminated #2 (retroactively!)
The expansion of the definition of "manufacture" has possibly eliminated #1.

Honestly, I'm not 100% positive on #1. My general advice on the forum wavers between "can't do it" and "arguably illegal". The law is not clear, and there are details in the statute that may not actually apply to modifications.
The reason my stated opinion on the forum is on the side of "don't" is primarily because our discussions here must focus on actual law, and not ways to avoid prosecution or "wink wink you won't be caught"

Simple fact is, legal or not, it is up to the state to prove that you violated the law, and that you violated the law within the Statute of Limitations.

[mach]

At least 500 .22 and I haven’t shot it yet since switching it over to a centerfire free state setup

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[MosinVirus]

Planning your move to Free America yet?

I always felt that the main reason for 80% builds was:
1 - Off-roster configuration
2 - Off-the-books

The "Ghost Gun" laws have eliminated #2 (retroactively!)
The expansion of the definition of "manufacture" has possibly eliminated #1.

Honestly, I'm not 100% positive on #1. My general advice on the forum wavers between "can't do it" and "arguably illegal". The law is not clear, and there are details in the statute that may not actually apply to modifications.
The reason my stated opinion on the forum is on the side of "don't" is primarily because our discussions here must focus on actual law, and not ways to avoid prosecution or "wink wink you won't be caught"

Simple fact is, legal or not, it is up to the state to prove that you violated the law, and that you violated the law within the Statute of Limitations.

The main reason for me was to learn and to be able to say "I made this".

If we didnt have the roster, 80% frames wouldn't exist. So CA DOJ created the market for 80% frames, and therefore created the drama with making it easier for criminals and prohibited persons to get firearms.

If there was no roster, I would have purchased only 100% frames from dealers.

The roster is as clear of a useless infringement as it gets since LE and other people get exempt (run around with so called unsafe handguns) and because so-called unsafe handguns are not illegal in the state. I dont get how they will have an argument on the basis of public safety as result.

Can't wait to get out of here.

[smittty]

I have about 500.

My only issue is that it doesn't hold open after last shot.

I made my polymer80 because I liked the grip. It cost me about the same as buying a new gen 3 glock 19, and I already had magazines. If the gen 4 or 5 were on the roster I would have tried them first.

I made my alloy frame 1911 because there are no affordable light weight 1911's on the roster. Mine ended up costing me about $550, so not only did I get a light weight 1911, it has my name on it and my serial number. There's a very high cool factor for having made it myself and my name on it.

Both have been registered with DOJ.

[Cokebottle]

The main reason for me was to learn and to be able to say "I made this".

If we didnt have the roster, 80% frames wouldn't exist. So CA DOJ created the market for 80% frames, and therefore created the drama with making it easier for criminals and prohibited persons to get firearms.

If there was no roster, I would have purchased only 100% frames from dealers.

The roster is as clear of a useless infringement as it gets since LE and other people get exempt (run around with so called unsafe handguns) and because so-called unsafe handguns are not illegal in the state. I dont get how they will have an argument on the basis of public safety as result.

Can't wait to get out of here.

Agreed 100% with every point.
I wish I had the skills to do the work that you've been doing.

[alexisjohnson]

Wait...i thought as long as you went through the single shot process and it was built before july 1...it is good to go legally?

[Strykeback]

Wait...i thought as long as you went through the single shot process and it was built before july 1...it is good to go legally?

Theres a whole other thread about this. Tread carefully.

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