Bullett Sass 19707 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Has anyone built an 80% glock and if so how well did it work? Thanks Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Why would you? They don't cost all that much to start with........ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 For many people cost has nothing to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The molded in steel frame within the rec'r is pretty hi-tech. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have no experience with them but a couple of my co-workers did in Oregon. The one piece of advise the one guy had was "Buy the jig for aligning the holes. You'll save yourself some heartache and some money." If I remember right the jig cost as much as the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 But the jig is reusable . . . bet ya rental JIGs are out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: But the jig is reusable . . . bet ya rental JIGs are out there Didn't think of that. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Haven't done any Glocks, but I've done an AR15 or two. Definitely get the jigs! It simplifies things consdierably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have a buddy , that did one , spent way more than it would cost at retail 4X+ dropped it on my bench , said , it will not run , I messed with it for a bit , got it to run for me , but he still has issues with it not sure what the cuase is , maybe he ain't holding it down hard enough (limp wrist) , or it is scared of me , taking a blue tip wrench to it CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 This weeks Shooting USA was a Polymer80 Glock 19 build. Unless you have access to a milling machine the jig is a must. Besides being a template for drilling holes you need it to guide the included end mill to machine a pocket in the frame. The Polymer 80 frame has the same grip angle as a 1911 so it points better. I find when shooting my wife's Glock's 19 Gen 4 that I have to adjust my wrist angle to pick-up the sights. I don't have the issue with the 1911, Ruger Mark II. CZ85, H&K USP40 & Tarus TCP pistols I own. If I were ever to use a Glock for concealed carry I would have to put 500+ shots on targets to get the mussel memory needed to be fast in drawing & firing on target. The Polymer80 employee who demonstrated the machining & assembly process when asked by the host Michael Bane why one would build a Glock responded by stating that besides the better grip angle that it is less expensive to build with many custom features that would cost a lot more if you purchased a Glock & then customized it with after market parts. Polymer80 don't market their 80% product as a means to acquire Ghost Guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Why ??? Plastic is for "Tupper Ware"... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Midway currently has a sale going on the 80% kits, includes frame, drill bits and end mill bit. Choices for frame size, colors, etc. Kind of like grown-up Leggos or Erector set for tinkerers...... As has been mentioned, this is NOT a money-saving venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icebox McSnuggles Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I have. It's easy to do and the one I built has functioned wonderfully. As far as the question why, I was able to build a custom glock with tritium/fiber optic sights, a custom slide and frame for the same as it would cost me to buy a stock glock 19. I also like the grip angle better than the factory. If I were to give one tip, make sure the guide rod channel is nice and smooth. Definitely worth doing in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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