Polymer = Plastic High Price For Plastic Guns

[Merc1138]

No mention of hk? German engineering... cant beat it.

See post #7. I don't think the OP knows that polymer gun parts existed before 1982.

[kielbasavw]

Dont call me shirley

[MudCamper]

I think it feels like 1995 all over again.

Almost...

More like 1985

Yup.

[Chapped Hide]

Wow...personal attacks....really not welcomed. Please read the forum rules and if unable to abide by them, let me know, I will be happy to turn you in and request you be removed.

Your status would not hold much weight in that fight but good luck trying

[Springfield45]

I think polymer guns are overpriced. But I don't think a 1911 should cost $1000 either.

[Kestryll]

Your status would not hold much weight in that fight but good luck trying

Apparently you were wrong.

[Chapped Hide]

Apparently you were wrong.

Damn, I guess so. Don't tell my wife!

[joefrank64k]

Yeah, my Gen1 Glock G17 from 1987 is just about worn out...better sell it for scrap to get an all metal pistol.

[elSquid]

What you do you think ???

http://pistol-training.com/archives/998

http://pistol-training.com/archives/2668

http://pistol-training.com/archives/4027

http://pistol-training.com/archives/6885

I wouldn't worry about it. ( shrug )

-- Michael

[Kestryll]

Damn, I guess so. Don't tell my wife!

Don't worry, she'll tell you herself... mine does..

It really isn't an issue of the OP's 'age' here, that really doesn't matter.
However name calling and insults are not acceptable no matter who it is.

[Merc1138]

Yeah, my Gen1 Glock G17 from 1987 is just about worn out...better sell it for scrap to get an all metal pistol.

Just look at that thing. The plastic is so flimsy the grip has warped so it sits at a goofy angle.

[4x4Trooper]

Let's see your metal gun do this: http://www.theprepared.com/index.php...ask=view&id=90

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[SB1964]

More like 1985 if someone seriously still thinks that plastic gun parts when made properly can't hold up over time. As we all know, those 30 year old gen 1 glock frames have all melted into a pile of goo and the 40+ year old HK VP70's have crumbled, while the 55 year old nylon 66's have simply ceased to exist. Don't even get me started on bakelite(manufacturers were lucky if that stuff survived long enough to leave the factory )

As we all know, no proper steel firearm components have ever rusted, cracked, bent, etc.

Seems legit! Anyone been shooting lately, seems like a lotta nonsense posting & attacks. GET OUT & SHOOT!

[ElDub1950]

I think it is amazing that we all now use the term "Polymer" when describing non-metallic frames on guns.

Lets face it folks...it's plastic !!

I truly cant believe we have been duped into thinking this material will last as long or longer than metal.

Much cheaper for Glock, Springfield and others to use these injected molded parts rather than machining quality metal and fitting by craftsmen.

What you do you think ???

You're right! Polymer IS in the plastic family .. welcome to wikipedia.

Duped into thinking it last longer? One of the biggest complaints about 'plastics' is that it takes far to long to deteriorate. Especially compared to iron. Throw a chunk of iron and a chunk of plastic in the ocean and see which one lasts longer. Doesn't make it any more or less suitable for any particular application.

What do I think? I think way too many people are stuck in the "100 years of tradition unhampered by progress" mode. The whole old tech vs new tech argument can be applied to just about every product we own, from automobiles to air travel to computers. I also think way too many people are snobbish about their personal preferences and opinions and look down their noses at anyone who doesn't hold their opinion or have the same preference.

It's great that people like the old iron hammer fired technology. It's also great that there's newer striker fired polymer technology. Either one can work perfectly in the right hands.

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