plastic pistols

[75218ron]

What do you do when your 1911 is so loose it rattles?

I have a brand new 1991 Colt Govt. 1911 that is somewhat loose and makes noise when you shake it.

[2123]

Just don't leave one lying on the dash of your car in Phoenix in late July.


https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.P...=0&w=222&h=167

[larryh1108]

^^ I'd say the same thing about an all metal gun as well.

[K_Mac]

I am sure the list of places where a handgun should not be stored would be quite long, regardless of the frame material. You can't fix stupid.

[TunnelRat]

Just don't leave one lying on the dash of your car in Phoenix in late July.

We've been over this many times of this forum. You need temperatures around 400 degrees Fahrenheit for Glocks to melt. Unless that car spontaneously combusted I have my doubts on the validity of that picture.

https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=77

[Ricklin]

It's very apparent that gun was in a fire, steel guns don't fare well in a fire either.
Are you really that gullible?

[Chris_B]

2123 was joking obviously. Jeez fellas.

[osbornk]

Just don't leave one lying on the dash of your car in Phoenix in late July.

But it will cool off much quicker than a steel one so you can hold it.

[mrdaputer]

Just don't leave one lying on the dash of your car in Phoenix in late July.

NEVER EVER leave your weapon lying around where it could be stolen

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I agree completely with the OP's point. Polymer pistols are "highly useful tools".
I have way more of them than I need and carry one about 75% of the time. As much as I like them, they are just generic tools. None have the character or style of a steel handgun.

[BoogieMan]

We've been over this many times of this forum. You need temperatures around 400 degrees Fahrenheit for Glocks to melt. Unless that car spontaneously combusted I have my doubts on the validity of that picture.

6/6 Nylon is only rated to 180f. Glock and others are made from 6/6 nylon with a mineral or glass fill. Not many plastics are rated above that unless they are PTFE or Vespel based polymers. What I am getting at is the gun may not melt but certainly loses strength well before 400f. A bigger issue may be below 30f.

[TunnelRat]

Originally Posted by BoogieMan

6/6 Nylon is only rated to 180f. Glock and others are made from 6/6 nylon with a mineral or glass fill. Not many plastics are rated above that unless they are PTFE or Vespel based polymers. What I am getting at is the gun may not melt but certainly loses strength well before 400f. A bigger issue may be below 30f.

Yes but the picture was a melted blob, not one of a Glock whose frame could be pushed in.

As for below 30f, I've shot Glocks at temperatures below that for a number of years now. They've been fine in my usage.

I really think worrying about the durability of the polymer decades into their usage when documented problems are the rare exception is frankly a red herring.


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[Road_Clam]

Post#77 is troll bait and you guys feed right into it. Any chance we can get back on topic ?

OP , I enjoy both alloys and polymers. Both have some pro's and con's like anything else. I prefer the lesser felt recoil of heavier alloy's but the less weight of the polymer frames has it's advantages for quick maneuvering tactical type training. (As always just my opinions)