Still cant bring myself to spend money on a plastic firearm. The MIMs process is about my limit. I have seen plenty of info on the plastic guns and it seems to be an ok material and will last a long time. This issue with S&W sounds like a qc error not materials. All that being said, I want to see a glock,smith,sig,fn,khar,etc after it has been around for 50-60 years of being in the sun and regular abuse. Plastic vs metal, my vote is metal.
Concur, they are throw away guns. In 20 years when no parts remain and the model is no longer manufactured try and get a gunsmith to make you plastic internal parts after its broke or worn. Don't waste your money, guns, gold and silver are and have always been the best investment you can make. Buy quality, not plastic/polymer.
In 20 years, if we are able to defend our rights and maintain a society, there will be no need for buying such parts. The 3D printers will be as common as your inkjet printer, and blocks of millable materials will be purchased at WalMart or online. You'll be able to make your own parts if they are not available, but in the long run, it will be a boon to parts suppliers. There won't be any need to maintain a huge stock of these plastic parts, simply an electronic file of specs from which to create new parts when ordered. And advances in materials will enable replacement parts to be better and more durable than OEM parts currently being used.
Still cant bring myself to spend money on a plastic firearm. The MIMs process is about my limit. I have seen plenty of info on the plastic guns and it seems to be an ok material and will last a long time. This issue with S&W sounds like a qc error not materials. All that being said, I want to see a glock,smith,sig,fn,khar,etc after it has been around for 50-60 years of being in the sun and regular abuse. Plastic vs metal, my vote is metal.
Concur, they are throw away guns. In 20 years when no parts remain and the model is no longer manufactured try and get a gunsmith to make you plastic internal parts after its broke or worn. Don't waste your money, guns, gold and silver are and have always been the best investment you can make. Buy quality, not plastic/polymer.
In 20 years, if we are able to defend our rights and maintain a society, there will be no need for buying such parts. The 3D printers will be as common as your inkjet printer, and blocks of millable materials will be purchased at WalMart or online. You'll be able to make your own parts if they are not available, but in the long run, it will be a boon to parts suppliers. There won't be any need to maintain a huge stock of these plastic parts, simply an electronic file of specs from which to create new parts when ordered. And advances in materials will enable replacement parts to be better and more durable than OEM parts currently being used.
That is an interesting way to look at it and I have never given it much thought. Is this where big brother starts "outlawing" certain files that can recreate weapons, etc. I can see the black market in 3D files already coming to life....
Ahh yes the 3D printer. Making gun parts in your garage, assembling guns, modifying, otherwise known as tinkering. However, the aplhabet police call it manufacturing without proper license, and may want to secure you at a private lodge until they decide what to do with you and your nifty little printer and blocks of plastic material. This is just another reason for the metal vs palstic that I choose meatal. A licensed gunsmith has all the proper paper work to tinker on firearms and I will let them do it. I beleive that the plastic pistol and the black rifle have kept the gun industry from certain deth over the last 20 years. Just as a consumer know that a plastic gun is just, that plastic. When the shelf life is up, pitch it and go buy another one.
So much hate! Plastic guns have their place and I don't see anything wrong with them as long as the buyer doesn't expect it to last forever without having to replace things after x # of rounds. It's half the price, way lighter, just as accurate and reliable, just won't last if you keep it outside in the sun for 10 years........ Lol. I agree metal beats plastic every time, but I think you guys are going a little overboard. I'm looking to get a glock 26 here soon actually.
No hate just venting about the way the gun industry may be headed. I understand the role of the polymer frame pistols. Check out the H&K VP70Z, Glock guns have a good reputation, just not the same as a Wilson Combat, Colt Agent, or Smith revolver from the custom shop.
