Would you buy a polymer frame gun

[Sir_Macadoo]

I like the weight and 'clangy-ness' of steel guns. Though I have a few plastic bangers too.

 

[ArmedMainer]

I love my Glock 23 or Sig P220 for hiking. There a certain times when a lighter gun is easier to conceal like in the summer when you have light clothes on.

 

[BossHarley]

My preference is definitely for steel or some metal alloy etc. Got to love the feel of my Kimber.

I recently bought an XDM in 40 S&W and really like the feel (other than the trigger which I am getting used to but need a couple hundred more rounds.....).
I remember in the old days (late 80's) I really did not like the feel of the glock 17 when I shot it. Was way snappier than other 9mm's I shot at the time (including my Sig226)
A lot of that was the weight distributuion, almost all being in the slide and mag - didn't like the balance/snap. I have grown out of that and soon a G34 will find its way to my collection.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

Now, I do enjoy myM&P, but I once showed my M&P9 to a friend and he had the following to say:

"Aww, thats cute. If you put water on it, does it grow up and become a big boy gun?"

Even though I like the M&P, it was funny as hell. Since I don't carry (restricted LTC) , I do prefer shooting steel guns.

 

[BigWill530]

I don't see any problem with them. I have 2 Glocks and have never had any problems.

 

[vellnueve]

I'll buy whatever feels good and is reliable and accurate enough for my purposes. 50 years ago people wouldn't have thought that polymers and plastic would hold up as a stock material.

 

[Keystone]

I'm not a tremendous Glock fan (though the full size 10mm is appealing), but this is because I don't particularly care for the way they feel in my hand. I don't have a problem with a plastic gun because it is plastic. I've also handled steel/othermetal guns that just didn't feel right. I'd love an XD. I've voted Definitely! This sentence has been brought to you by Disjointed Thoughts, Inc.

 

[pernox]

I voted yes because I have a P22.

That said, I don't like it much.

On the other side of the coin, I'm sure that's not because it's polymer-framed.

And I'd feel okay defending my life with just about anything HK makes, regardless of the composition.

...Political enough answer for ya?

 

[BigMike]

i have a glock and like it most best of my 45's although i do not own a 1911.
would have appreciated a semi-colon between the words "most" and "best"

Oh good i spelled everything correct......

Also, would a comma after "good" kill you? GAWD!!

 

[wiskie762]

Yes i have and would. Funny thing is I get my best groups with 1911's, glocks and M&P's

 

[hminsky]

I ended up getting an M&P 9mm. It has a slim grip, and I have small hands. It is surprising how
few pistols are made with narrow enough grips. I love the Beretta 92, but it would be much nicer if the grip was not so thick.

I don't have anything against polymer pistols, if they are well made and well designed. I detest the Glock though.

 

[Viper22]

Just got rid of my Glock. I liked the gun, but couldn't shoot it well. Before the Glock it was a S&W 5946. Loved the gun & shot it well. Now I'm back to S&W with a CS9.

Gotta say I like the steel or alloy frame guns better.

 

[wolfhook]

I feel bad for those who've never fired an H&K!

 

[bubbaj]

I was so focused on the election I failed at spelling.

My first firearms experiences were when I went in the Army. I guess I just got used to guns that had no wood on them. Other than the occasional AK I would see in the field, I never had any contact with any type of small arm that had wood on it. So when I made my first rifle purchase I bought a Winchester 70 in .308 with a synthetic stock. I just felt weird about a wood stock having never fired a rifle with a wood stock. Later when I bought my first handgun, I wanted a glock because it has a non traditional frame. Problem now is, I cannot even imagine buying a rifle with a wood stock or a handgun with a steel frame. Gotta get out of this mind frame.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

I feel bad for those who've never fired an H&K!

I've been lucky enough to fire an HK USP 45c - JEBUS it was awesome - how I lust for a USP pistol. The way it felt in my hand was great and the recoil buffer system is pretty slick. But correct me if I am wrong, HKs are polymer/ metal reinforcing 'composite' frames?

 

[TomH]

I don't like plastic. I find the weight and feel to be "cheap". I like the weight of a steel gun, so I'm not a fan of the featherweight types, etc either in other alloys.

 

[Jose]

In other news, cars do not need to be hand-cranked to start.

 

[Jose]

I cannot even imagine buying a rifle with a wood stock

Would this help you?

 

[maxdogk911]

I like the feel of wood in my hand ::)) but polymer also is one of my favorites. Never melted one yet.

 

[Pilgrim]

i have a glock and like it most best of my 45's although i do not own a 1911.

Oh good i spelled everything correct......

the proper form of the word is 'correctly'.

And my answer is NO, No, No, no plastic for me.

 

[MasterShinken]

I like the feel of wood in my hand ::))

So does blitz, doesn't make it right

 

[rwl1955]

I own four plastic guns. 2 Glocks, an M&P and a Walther.

 

[depicts]

After a lifelong love of Wood and Steel, I bought my first plastic gun two months ago. I got a Kahr PM9.

The jury is still out on what I think. It doesn't do much my Centennial won't do, but I wanted to try one.

 

[PaulD]

I have an HK45, PM9 and 22/45 Hunter all with plastic frames. I have to admit that the plastic frames don't exactly inspire me as compared to a 1911 or SIG P-Series but I like these guns regardless (actually, I wish I bought a regular Mk III instead of the 22/45). So, I'll buy a plastic gun but they have to impress me enough to overcome the downside (in my mind) of having a plastic frame.

 

[n1zfg]

HK USP compact 45.

It has a particular elegance of design (and function) that I think makes up for what it lacks in old school charm.

 

[exo]

For anyone with one of those icky plastic guns, I will take them off your hands for you free of charge...