Pat Riot Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Have any of you assembled one of these 80% Glock, 1911 or Sig Sauer kits? I was looking at a Glock Gen 3 kit with a Polymer 80 frame and a “OEM style” Glock slide. I was looking for reviews for 3 different online businesses that sell these but cannot find reviews. 1 is from Lancaster, CA https://www.urbansurvivalarms.com/product-page/copy-of-80-glock-19-complete-build-kit 1 is from Riverside, CA https://mdxarms.com/black-friday-deals/?utm_source=080118&utm_campaign=f0aaa169a0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_25_08_51&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_02262b38de-f0aaa169a0-109831087&mc_cid=f0aaa169a0&mc_eid=b99f589227&sort=alphaasc&page=1 1 is from Prospect, PA https://jsdsupply.com/pf940c-full-build-kit/ I just can’t find reviews on these companies outside a boatload of “Likes” on Faceplant. And before anyone says anything let me state that 80% kits are perfectly legal in CA. They are legal to own here provided you serialize and properly document them. I know this because I looked into it through the DOJ. Anyone have experience with these kits? Are they as reliable as the real things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 My extent of information is scant. I have never seen a printed review. I'm sure there may be something on Your the Boob. I do know one of those California manufacturers was shut down for manufacturing without a license (AR Lowers), fought it and the BATFE grudgingly recognized in the "unfinished" state it was not a Firearm hence not subject to regulation. They include a pattern and specs for completion with your purchase. Now, better known as "ghost guns." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I have trouble believing that they'd be as good as the real thing. That said, I'd like to have 10 or so. Everything I have read they're fine, but that's mostly stuff on ar15.com: site:ar15.com 80 glock Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Howdy, You might find ktgunsmith an interesting place to spend a while. If you contact him, just remember he has a full time job and can still find time to do and document these projects.... Your kitchen table does have a mill, doesn't it?????? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I don't know about these but I bought a 90% inletted and finished stock for my 81 Remington rifle and believe me when I say that last 10% is a killer. I finally turned it over to a gunsmith friend and he corrected my mistakes and finished it. Looks near new now. (Say that 10 times fast.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I don't have 1st hand experience; however, I watched a episode of Shooting Gallery which the marketing mgr. for Polymer 80 demonstrated the finishing of a Glock clone. The kit includes a jig & mill bits required to finish it. A drill press was used as a milling machine. I have though of trying an 80% AR as a project; however, the biggest drawback is they can't be transferred. P.S. The Urban Survival Arms kit includes the Polymer 80 frame, jig, drill bits & mills. The Polymer 80% is a cost effective wat to build a custom Glock. Rather than buying a Glock & then replacing the trigger, barrel, slid, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Pat-- Go to Brownell's online. They have a today sale on black and flat dark earth frames for Glock. The Polymer 80 kits work well. Choose a Swenson slide to go with. Other completion parts available from Brownell's, Midway and Lone Wolf. Completion is actually fun. I've finished one and am working on more. Don't rush it. A good drill press is helpful. Secure clamping of jig aids accurate completion. Kind of like Barbie for grown boys...... Breaking news! Check news@GAT daily.com. Rocky Brass has purchased all of Brownell's P80 kits and are selling complete packages at significant savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 well I had one dropped on the bench , seems as tho it would short cycle , for the owner , I have NO clue as to who put it together I did a bit of clean up on it , polished a couple of tight spots out , it would run for me , but the owner , still had jams I am forced to guess , He was limp wristing it , maybe it was just afraid , I would have a go at it with the BLUETIP wrench (oxy ac torch) , it it gave me any problems from the #s , he gave me it cost LOTS more than getting a factory pistol CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 I don't know about these but I bought a 90% inletted and finished stock oformy 81 Remington rifle and believe me when I say that last 10% is a killer. I finally turned it over to a gunsmith friend and he corrected my mistakes and finished it. Looks near new now. (Say that 10 times fast.) These are no where near as difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 well I had one dropped on the bench , seems as tho it would short cycle , for the owner , I have NO clue as to who put it together I did a bit of clean up on it , polished a couple of tight spots out , it would run for me , but the owner , still had jams I am forced to guess , He was limp wristing it , maybe it was just afraid , I would have a go at it with the BLUETIP wrench (oxy ac torch) , it it gave me any problems from the #s , he gave me it cost LOTS more than getting a factory pistol CB Today you can buy a G26, G17 or G19 Kit (9mm) for $385 - $400 plus shipping ($15?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Well, I went ahead and ordered this one in chocolate brown for the frame snd patriot brown for the slide. https://www.urbansurvivalarms.com/product-page/copy-of-80-glock-19-complete-build-kit I looked everywhere for reviews and found none so I am winging it. If they don’t come through I can always drive there. I have no reason to doubt they are reputable. I am sure if they were bad there would be plenty of info out there...this is the Internet where negativity thrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Pat-- PM me if you run into trouble. See my edited post. Sounds like you did well on price. They will require break in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 From what I know, if you can get access to a mill it is definitely worth it. If you must use a drill press be sure the spindle doesn't have any play in it. No matter which you use a vice that can be bolted to the table is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I've never done a Glock but I've done a couple of Polymer 80 AR lowers and I highly recommend a XY vise to go with the drill press. It makes life lots easier if you need to go from side to side as well as end to end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I've never done a Glock but I've done a couple of Polymer 80 AR lowers and I highly recommend a XY vise to go with the drill press. It makes life lots easier if you need to go from side to side as well as end to end... Plus 1 to this...... Harbor Freight sale was my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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