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  • CyberWolf

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    Funny all these youngsters bitching about polymer pistols! Same most are to young to remember American made steel cars. And by steel I mean the dashboard, steering wheel & all the other metal thats now plastic.
    even the bushings? ;)

    j/k, I know what you mean...
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    oldag

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    On a serious note, the only advantage at all I can see to tupperware guns is less weight. And a few more ounces doesn't bother me (need the exercise actually). Heck, body weight fluctuates during the course of a day by as much as a couple of pounds.

    Plus, none of the pistols I choose to carry come in plastic anyhow.

    But if someone else likes them, that is just fine. Keeps demand/prices lower on the guns I prefer. ;)
     

    zackmars

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    On a serious note, the only advantage at all I can see to tupperware guns is less weight. And a few more ounces doesn't bother me (need the exercise actually). Heck, body weight fluctuates during the course of a day by as much as a couple of pounds.

    Plus, none of the pistols I choose to carry come in plastic anyhow.

    But if someone else likes them, that is just fine. Keeps demand/prices lower on the guns I prefer. ;)

    Polymer is lighter, more resistant to corrosion, requires less lube, and can easily be modified by the end user without needing to be refinished
     

    Vaquero

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    Polymer is lighter, more resistant to corrosion, requires less lube, and can easily be modified by the end user without needing to be refinished
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    SQLGeek

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    Yessir. I think a G45 is soon to come for me. Chambered in 9mm but named Glock 45. Not to be confused with Glock 21 or Glock 37 both chambered in .45.

    You could also get a Glock 22 chambered in .40. Not .22. You need a Glock 44 for that. But you can't get a Glock in .44. You can get one in .357 but it won't chamber .38. You can get a Glock 38 though.
     

    zackmars

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    Yessir. I think a G45 is soon to come for me. Chambered in 9mm but named Glock 45. Not to be confused with Glock 21 or Glock 37 both chambered in .45.

    You could also get a Glock 22 chambered in .40. Not .22. You need a Glock 44 for that. But you can't get a Glock in .44. You can get one in .357 but it won't chamber .38. You can get a Glock 38 though.

    The g45/19x is my favorite pistol. Of the 2 i slightly prefer the g45.

    As per their naming conventions, honestly if i worked at glock, id do the same thing
     

    SQLGeek

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    I don't have a real need for one since I like my M&P 2.0 but I like the way the G45 points and balances. I'd get the MOS version so I could try out an RDS without having to get a slide on an existing pistol milled.

    The naming conventions are just something to get used to but they do amuse me.
     

    easy rider

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    I don't really have anything against polymer, I have a couple myself.
    My first handgun was a S&W model 59, so I guess in the back of my mind I always have more of a fondness to metal in a handgun. One thing I do like, and it could just be in my mind, is that I believe I get on target quicker with my 1911.

    I guess it depends on the type of gun. With rifles I certainly would rather have wood on a lever rifle, but I wouldn't want wood on my AR's.

    All I can truly say is, I have looked at many guns as a work of art, but I can't recall any polymer handguns in that category.
     

    seeker_two

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    That place east of Waco....
    Polymer guns are good tools, but there's no pride in ownership. But steel guns are a bit heavy for daily carry. I prefer aluminum-alloy frames. They just feel....right. I just wish alloy frames were less expensive and more available than they are now. So, I go with polymer....

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    zackmars

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    Polymer guns are good tools, but there's no pride in ownership. But steel guns are a bit heavy for daily carry. I prefer aluminum-alloy frames. They just feel....right. I just wish alloy frames were less expensive and more available than they are now. So, I go with polymer....

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    Beretta and CZ are pretty price competitive with their aluminum guns, it's really just sig that charges a premium
     

    Reinz

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    Yessir. I think a G45 is soon to come for me. Chambered in 9mm but named Glock 45. Not to be confused with Glock 21 or Glock 37 both chambered in .45.

    You could also get a Glock 22 chambered in .40. Not .22. You need a Glock 44 for that. But you can't get a Glock in .44. You can get one in .357 but it won't chamber .38. You can get a Glock 38 though.

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    zackmars

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    That’s great news! I was about to go broke buying ALL of that lube for my steel guns!

    You can use that money to help pay for things like Metamucil, depends, and shoot-me-first vests.

    You know, all the things people who carry all metal guns need
     
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