Would you buy a polymer frame gun

[MasterShinken]

So how about it, i've noticed a lot of people recently saying that they would never buy a 'plastic gun' such as the bushmaster ACR or half the stuff HK makes.

Personally having walked thru the polymer lab at Umass Lowell, I have no doubt in the strength of some of the plastics that manufacturers can come up with.

What do you think, reasons for opinions are always good!

 

[alphawolf]

of course I would. I doubt I will ever be in a sustained "gun fight" where it will melt or fall apart.

 

[cekim]

of course I would. I doubt I will ever be in a sustained "gun fight" where it will melt or fall apart.

This is not a serious concern - particularly for a semi-auto...

 

[Twigg]

While I doubt one would melt under normal and possibly even extreme use I just don't like polymer framed handguns. I don't care for the way they feel in my hand or the way they shoot.
Its all subjective.

For me, steel is real.

YMMV.

 

[william_munny]

Already got one. HK USP 40, and I love it!

 

[gixxer_kid]

my favorite guns are my glocks

 

[bubbaj]

This funny to me because I don't trust rifles with wood stocks. They just don't feel right to me.

 

[Admin]

This funny to me because I don't trust rifles with would stocks. They just don't feel right to me.

Wood you care to elaborate?

 

[cekim]

Wood you care to elaborate?

I think he made it clear that they just don't feel write.

 

[wolf223]

anything "fotay" caliber...

 

[DJF3864]

I went to Umass for Plastics Engineering, and used to work in those labs.

As you stated and some others have you will not see a plastic frame gun melt under any conditions the normal individual will experience, unless you are wearing heat resistant gloves that will go beyond 1000°F. In some cases there are plastic materials in the market that have higher/better physical properties on a comparative basis to steel, and they are many times lighter.

Both materials have their benefits, but plastic is cheaper and that means you can buy more guns!!!!!

 

[nanerclip]

No guns with plastic receivers or FCG parts. I've seen WAY more issues with plastic frames/parts than with steel in regards to firearms, WAY more.

 

[nanerclip]

My concern isn't with melting, it's with frame life. I've seen WAY more plastic framed guns crack than steel, WAY more.

 

[Kevlar]

This funny to me because I don't trust rifles with would stocks. They just don't feel right to me.

Wood you care to elaborate?

I think he made it clear that they just don't feel write.

You guys sleigh me.

 

[cekim]

My concern isn't with melting, it's with frame life. I've seen WAY more plastic framed guns crack than steel, WAY more.

Steel is getting harder to come by unless you limit your definition of gun to "1911"...

 

[M1911]

I have and I would.

 

[Mark from MA]

Why not...plastic works!

 

[Bradley J.]

If MA allows the sale of "plastic" guns then they must be good enough. After all, MA knows best.

 

[Titan]

Do you mean other than my M&Ps?

 

[KilgoreTrout]

I have a couple. I like plastic handguns in 9mm but not so much in larger calibers. YMMV.

 

[BigMike]

You guys sleigh me.

Wear else can you get this kind of cheap humor?

 

[qmmo]

I don't discriminate. All steel, alloy or plastic (I own all 3 receiver types) - a well designed and engineered firearm will usually find its way into one of my safes.

 

[Mike1911]

Already got one. HK USP 40, and I love it!

Got one of those also. Plus Glocks and S&W.

 

[Madball13]

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......

 

[lupis42]

Half my handguns have poly frames, and the furniture on some of my long guns is polymer as well. It's cheaper and lighter than metal or wood, it doesn't scratch as easily as wood, it's easier to grab in the winter than metal, and it annoys Martha Coakley. The only downsides for me are the reduced prettiness and the fact that it makes them less useful as clubs should the need arise.

 

[Speedway]

3 Glocks and counting........

 

[caboose84]

Got an XD9, she shoots nice and is light.

 

[Titan]

Half my handguns have poly frames, and the furniture on some of my long guns is polymer as well. It's cheaper and lighter than metal or wood, it doesn't scratch as easily as wood, it's easier to grab in the winter than metal, and it annoys Martha Coakley. The only downsides for me are the reduced prettiness and the fact that it makes them less useful as clubs should the need arise.

FWIW, Ruger actually has a video on their site, demonstrating that a drop test shows that their polymer trigger module is stronger (less prone to breakage) than their previous metal trigger module.

 

[kevin9]

Yep, got a Glock and an M&P already.

 

[jkelly]

No, I'm not a big fan of plastic.

Respectfully,
jkelly