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GlockJockey · November 21, 2008, 06:33 PM

Folks;

Thanks very much for all the information and discussion, it's been most helpful.

JohnKSa, you're right, the polymer is called Nylon 6, with a little carbon added. Spamanon, thank you for that Materials data website, it's come in VERY handy!

AlleyKat, your question "If you had all of that data, the math of which is probably above your head, as you admitted, what would you do with that data?" is a very pertinant one. My department has been discussing the idea of introducing pistol mounted lights for our issue duty firearm (for the record : a Glock 22, 3rd Generation) and there's been much discussion on the topic of frame flex and stoppages. I've been trying to find something quantifiable to work from.

Again, my thanks to all. The Quest continues.....

November 21, 2008, 06:33 PM	#28
GlockJockey Member Join Date: July 3, 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 53	Folks; Thanks very much for all the information and discussion, it's been most helpful. JohnKSa, you're right, the polymer is called Nylon 6, with a little carbon added. Spamanon, thank you for that Materials data website, it's come in VERY handy! AlleyKat, your question "If you had all of that data, the math of which is probably above your head, as you admitted, what would you do with that data?" is a very pertinant one. My department has been discussing the idea of introducing pistol mounted lights for our issue duty firearm (for the record : a Glock 22, 3rd Generation) and there's been much discussion on the topic of frame flex and stoppages. I've been trying to find something quantifiable to work from. Again, my thanks to all. The Quest continues..... __________________ Ab honesto virum bonum nihil deterret