Any Polymer 80 builders here?

[Jack Dupp]

So I have any extra 3rd gen Glock 19 slide assembly. I was thinking of doing one of those P80 thingies instead of hunting down a gen 3 stock Glock frame.

What do you guys think? Are they as well-made, reliable, and durable as a stock frame? How does a Glock shoot with a more traditional grip angle?

 

[Noshoot]

Top/left one is range/USPSA toy.
This was a true 80% frame with OEM G17 slide.

Bottom/right one is carry piece.
It is the “ready” P80 frame that is serialized from the factory (FFL transfer required), with a RIA upper off of flea bay.

I prefer the grip angle of the P80 vs Glock.

 

[Remow2112]

there was / is a place in Phoenix called Builders Anonymous and I always wanted to buy one of their kits. (Seemed to have best selection and price.) I am a huge Glock fan but I really wanted to build one of their lowers with the spare room for the middle finger and 191 grip angle.

I have been kind of waiting for the PSA Dagger to come out. (Glock clone, really cheap price wise.)

I would try it in your case. Does not seem very difficult.
Dan...

 

[Jack Dupp]

Thanks guys. Builders Anon is right by my house! Are they affiliated with Quentin Defense? Too bad they are out of stock!

 

[zold]

This looks like it would be an awesome summer project. With all the aftermarket Glock parts, you could trick it out how you wanted, from the ground up. Quite tempting.

 

[Eleroo]

I didn’t realize they had “ready” frames! I have always liked the idea of the steeper grip angle on these 80% frame but didn't want to deal with finishing the other 20%. This thread probably just cost me some money!

 

[Man_d0wn]

Love mine. Carry it every day easy to build and can be done with simple tools. Just dont drill the pin holes with a dremel i have seen way to many people destroy a frame attempting it. I snagged my slide pre chaos complete minus the fast fire 3 for $320. Luckily my frame rails fit perfectly but some do require you to file/polish to fit your slide

 

[effjaybay]

Here's one of mine. It's the full size and the grip angle is a lot better than the G17. I did have a small issue with my compact one. The front rails had a bit of a bulge on top. I just had to file it down some to make the slide fit. It runs really smooth now. I'll post up a picture in a bit.

 

[XJThrottle]

When the GST-9s are finally shipping, I will be doing one.

 

[effjaybay]

Here's my compact. The only issue I had with this one was a slight warp or bulge on top of the left front rail that would bind up the slide when i tried fitting everything together. I filed it down flat and even with the right side and now she runs smooth.
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