Polymer 80 aftermarket slide for Gen3 G17 for RMR? [Archive]

SeriousStudent

12-31-2016, 12:31 AM

Good evening,

I'd like to pick the hive mind about a aftermarket slide for a Gen3 Glock 17.

http://www.polymer80.com/P80-DLC-Slide-G17-Gen3-Enhanced-Black_p_1845.html

I have a spare Gen3 G17 frame laying around with a nice threaded barrel as well. I've been thinking about a RMR-equipped pistol: The eyes, they not so young anymore. I'd like to get a Glock with a Trijicon RMR. Since I already have the frame, barrel and parts that go in the slide, this would give me more cash to spend on the RMR.

Has anyone seen or had any feedback on these slides?

Thanks very much for your time.

Mr. Goodtimes

12-31-2016, 01:45 AM

I've never heard of them, neither here nor anywhere else, and I'd say I have at least a decent knowledge of the aftermarket for Glock.

It looks pretty sketchy to me. I'm automatically a bit dubious of any company that sells 80% lowers and has a weird name like "Polymer 80." I figure buying a slide from the is about like buying a pill of some infomercial to make your pecker bigger called "Phallus 4000."

I wouldn't buy anything from them. I'm of the belief you get what you pay for and that slide costs half what an Agency slide costs.

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Bolt_Overide

12-31-2016, 01:56 AM

No knowledge of the polymer 80 slide or anything that company makes. But I have to disagree that cost less than X is a viable thought process. I've got a pws slide on a gen 3 frame and I like it, it costs about the same as the p80. Getting ready to send it off to be milled for delta point. Not sure how I lived without front serrations before.

busykngt

12-31-2016, 04:33 AM

Looks like Polymer80 is a NV company set up to manufacture & market "Ghost guns" (i.e., 80% completions) of specifically, an AR10 rifle & a Glock knockoff. See their FAQ section and the link to their BATFE approval letter.
I'm not familiar with their G17 slides ($415) either; description reads pretty sound.

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SLG

12-31-2016, 07:23 AM

I have no experience with that one or this one, but I'd buy this one if I wanted to try a cheaper slide out.

http://www.onesourcetactical.com/suarez-v3-si317-slide-black.aspx#.WGejK7YrKT8

tcba_joe

12-31-2016, 08:52 AM

I wouldn't touch a poly AR lower with a 10ft pole, but their 80% G17 lowers have been getting mostly good reviews. They're just about to release an even better designed 80% G19 frame that looks like an actual quality 80% solution.

I can't comment on their slides, but once you hit the > $400 point you're within range of some more well reviewed slides. I just picked up an ATOM slide with an adapter plate for $400, so deals are out there.

OnionsAndDragons

12-31-2016, 09:46 AM

ATOM
Suarez
Rogers

All come in around that rough price point, and I would personally bet on any of them over an unknown. I like the ATOM.

SeriousStudent

12-31-2016, 12:39 PM

Thank for for the input, folks. I'm just going to put some more nickels in the piggy back, and keep saving up.

EVP

12-31-2016, 11:19 PM

SeriousStudent

12-31-2016, 11:37 PM

Don't have any experiences with aftermarket Glock slides but,

What about battlecomp slides?

Also was there not another vendor that was producing slides that was marketed as improving trigger pull? I think they showed them at Shot Show like 2 years ago or something.

Interesting. I did not realize that BCE made Glock slides. I just checked their website, and it appears they only produce them for the Glock 19.

I do have one of the original comps they made many moons ago, and like it a lot. I need to dig that AR out of the safe and shoot it some more.

LittleLebowski

02-20-2018, 01:22 PM

Bump, got a Polymer 80 19 lower en route.

Sigfan26

02-20-2018, 01:27 PM

Bump, got a Polymer 80 19 lower en route.

You want it with an optic cut, or no optic cut?

5pins

02-20-2018, 08:59 PM

Glock 17 slide with RMR cut for $169.99 at brownells.

https://gun.deals/product/brownells-front-cut-rmr-slide-glock-1719-stainless-nitride-20999-shipped-after-code-ldn

LittleLebowski

02-21-2018, 11:26 AM

You want it with an optic cut, or no optic cut?

Optic cut, but open to screaming deals.

LittleLebowski

02-21-2018, 11:46 AM

SiCo threaded barrel (https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/threaded-barrels-for-glocks--prod78291.aspx) and Stealth Comp (https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/muzzle-devices/compensators/stealth-comp-for-glock-prod104980.aspx) en route from Brownells so far for my Polymer 80 build.

LittleLebowski

02-23-2018, 09:27 AM

Type 1 RMR 3.25MOA en route, Brownells RMR slide (https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/slide-parts/slides/rmr-cut-slide-for-gen3-glock-9mm-prod107977.aspx) being delivered today.

ExMachina

02-24-2018, 10:21 AM

Been pleased and impressed with my RMR-cut g19 slide from Brownells. Got it on sale for $165 and have zero complaints.

FWIW, the Poly80 slides have been getting good reviews elsewhere.

LittleLebowski

02-24-2018, 05:31 PM

I will do a detailed write up after I shoot it (still waiting on my Brownells RMR slide that gets here Monday, but since it was a rainy day, I ratfucked my trusty old Gen3 19 and built this pig), but I do have some advice:

- most folks say to use 1000 grit sandpaper, but I preferred my regular files (will find a link if you’re really curious, they’re cheap) and I did a LOT of work with this sub $7 set of jewelry files from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0772W83B7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

- don’t start this build without a set of snips like these $9 ones (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007XNNWC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). If you peruse YouTube videos of these Polymer 80 builds, you’ll see guys using a stone or sandpaper Dremel bit to take off the entire 4 upper rail extrusions one must remove in order to make this frame usable. That’s a pain in the ass due to how long it takes, how easy it is to Dremel-fuck something, how uneven you’ll be compared to a nice clean cut from these snips, and of course, the melted plastic from these Dremel bits. GET. THE. SNIPS.

24043

24044

LittleLebowski

02-24-2018, 05:55 PM

To clarify, I think this thing is fucking awesome, I HATE the feel of my Gen3 frame now. I think the build process is easy as well.

Also, Mack this fits with no issues into that really nice dark red/maroon G19 holster you sent me.

Balisong

02-24-2018, 07:43 PM

orionz06

02-24-2018, 07:48 PM

LittleLebowski

02-24-2018, 08:23 PM

I started reading this thread just as an idle curiosity but now wheels are turning and I'm trying to figure out why I need this. The frame looks awesome.

ETA: where are you guys getting the frames from? Directly from Polymer 80?

Brownells, check retailmenot.com for coupons.

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-pa...er_1=POLYMER80 (http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ale&ti=7779&pri=0&pw=209415&mi=10077&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fhandgun-parts%2Fframe-parts%2Fframes%2Fpf940cv1-80-frame-textured-for-glock-19-23-32-prod97837.aspx%3Favs%257cManufacturer_1%3DPOLYMER8 0)

Balisong

02-24-2018, 08:49 PM

Yeah I can already see it was a mistake to open this thread....

More than anything I'm intrigued by the frame. Looking forward to the shooting review

Drang

02-25-2018, 04:29 AM

There's often a Ploymer 80 dealer at the local fun shows...

CURSE YOU LL!!!

LittleLebowski

02-25-2018, 09:55 AM

There's often a Ploymer 80 dealer at the local fun shows...

CURSE YOU LL!!!

$120 shipped with the right coupon from Brownells and PF benefits from that link click-age as well.

tmoore912

02-25-2018, 04:09 PM

What I'm not clear on is...............do they make a P80 G19 Frame for a G17 size Slide?

mtnbkr

02-25-2018, 04:41 PM

What I'm not clear on is...............do they make a P80 G19 Frame for a G17 size Slide?

Why not get the G17 frame and cut it to G19 grip length?

Chris

ExMachina

02-25-2018, 05:24 PM

Since we're talking Poly80...:D

One of may favorite guns to shoot and it was a lot of fun to spec out and build. Ergos beat any generation of Glock frame hands down IMO

24079

EDIT: and to get back on topic, that's the Brownell's slide with the RMR cut. Couldn't justify the extra scratch for hte Poly80 slide

LittleLebowski

02-25-2018, 05:34 PM

Why not get the G17 frame and cut it to G19 grip length?

Chris

Yup, Brownells exclusive, I think.

Here’s what you need:

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/slide-parts/slides/extended-slide-for-gen3-glock-19-nitride-prod115607.aspx

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/19-ls-barrel-for-gen3-glock-19-9mm-sku078000383-115606-210508.aspx?rrec=true

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/frames/pf940cv1-80-frame-textured-for-glock-19-23-32-prod97837.aspx?avs%7cManufacturer_1=POLYMER80

tmoore912

02-25-2018, 05:47 PM

Thanks LL, somehow I had missed the extended Brownells slide for the P80 G19 frame.

LittleLebowski

02-25-2018, 06:38 PM

I didn't realize Brownells made an extended slide and barrel for the 19. Why didn't you tell me this last week?!

That’s when I found out. Just do a return/exchange, dude. Brownells is cool about that.

mtnbkr

02-25-2018, 06:59 PM

I didn't realize Brownells made an extended slide and barrel for the 19. Why didn't you tell me this last week?!

Wasn't there a whole thread last week where everyone talked about how it was destined for failure due to lack of sales or something?

ETA: Yup, here it is (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?29780-Brownells-to-make-Glock-17-length-slide-for-Gen3-Glock-19).

Chris

LittleLebowski

02-25-2018, 10:23 PM

It works fine with the SiCo barrel, Glock slide, and my Rugged Obsidian (courtesy of Hansohn Brothers). I was impressed that with a slight correction for holdover, the sights were dead on with the SiCo barrel. Final build should be completed tomorrow, that is the Brownells slide and RMR additions. I still need to find some suppressor level sights, but I will get around to it.

https://youtu.be/k7pAuOUexk0

Chuck Whitlock

02-26-2018, 12:46 PM

How does the polymer80 compare to the stock Gen3 in grip circumference and trigger reach?

I'm also contemplating the LW Timberwolf frame:

https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=922241

LittleLebowski

02-26-2018, 01:15 PM

How does the polymer80 compare to the stock Gen3 in grip circumference and trigger reach?

I'm also contemplating the LW Timberwolf frame:

https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=922241

I'll get you some measurements later, don't hesitate to remind me if I don't get it done in a day or so.

It's your money, but I don't trust Lone Wolf's stuff.

Chuck Whitlock

02-26-2018, 01:42 PM

I'll get you some measurements later, don't hesitate to remind me if I don't get it done in a day or so.

It's your money, but I don't trust Lone Wolf's stuff.

I'd appreciate it when you get the chance.

I sure like the looks of the polymer80 over the LW, I don't mind a little tinkering, and not having to go through an FFL would be nice.

After going to the small gripped P250c, the G23.3 grip feels like a fat, oiled up slip-n-slide.

Drang

02-26-2018, 03:55 PM

There's often a Ploymer 80 dealer at the local fun shows...

CURSE YOU LL!!!

$120 shipped with the right coupon from Brownells and PF benefits from that link click-age as well.

Maybe I need to refresh the tinfoil on my hat, but with cash sales at the fun show the only record of the transaction is the deposit slip the dealer gets from his bank...

(Still have to come up with a slide, barrel, etc., though.)

Balisong

02-26-2018, 05:18 PM

I'll get you some measurements later, don't hesitate to remind me if I don't get it done in a day or so.

It's your money, but I don't trust Lone Wolf's stuff.

Might I ask why that is? Curious because I have a couple of their 9mm conversion barrels (that I've barely used thus far) or is it just with their grip frames? Feel free to PM me if you think this is too much of a derail, but I'm always appreciative of such info.

ExMachina

02-27-2018, 09:28 AM

On second thought, I'll just PM you Balisong...

5pins

03-01-2018, 05:04 AM

Speaking of RMR's

Trijicon RMR® Type-1 Adjustable LED Reflex Sight.

$348.99

http://www.cabelas.com/product/TRIJICON-RMR-ADJUSTABLE-LED-SIGHT/2047219.uts

ExMachina

03-01-2018, 03:15 PM

Speaking of RMR's

Trijicon RMR® Type-1 Adjustable LED Reflex Sight.

$348.99

http://www.cabelas.com/product/TRIJICON-RMR-ADJUSTABLE-LED-SIGHT/2047219.uts

Indeed. And they've been on sale like this for nearly a year. Kind wonder how many Cabellas bought...

orionz06

03-06-2018, 02:49 PM

Lone Wolf slide completion kit or something else? Gotta nab a slide from Brownell's today too so one stop shop is preferred.

ExMachina

03-07-2018, 09:11 AM

Lone Wolf slide completion kit or something else? Gotta nab a slide from Brownell's today too so one stop shop is preferred.

If you can find one, I would advise you go with OEM....I went with LW because the OEM was out of stock everywhere and the LW firing pin broke after fewer than 1500 rounds.

LittleLebowski

03-07-2018, 09:30 AM

Brownells slide is treating myself and many others quite well.

LittleLebowski

03-08-2018, 04:04 PM

Midway has a sale on their well spoken of, house brand “Swenson” barrels.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018848741/swenson-barrel-glock-19-9mm-luger-1-in-16-twist-456-stainless-steel-melonite-1-2-28-threaded-muzzle-with-thread-protector

orionz06

03-08-2018, 05:02 PM

Lone Wolf slide completion kit or something else? Gotta nab a slide from Brownell's today too so one stop shop is preferred.

$210 to the door for all factory parts to complete, minus barrel, sights, and Gadget.

LittleLebowski

03-11-2018, 07:40 PM

So, myself, and some well known PF-folk got to shoot my Roland “Very Special” (name coined by TCinVA). It won’t function with lighter loads due to the compensator, I need a lighter recoil spring. I’ve got a 15lb and 13lb plus a guide rod en route. JMS and I got it zeroed at a decent distance, I think 15 yards, maybe more, maybe less. The center of the target got punched out.

I don’t have enough data yet to really form an opinion, but I think it wants to run and run well. I’m not sold on pistol mounted RDS nor even the comp. you wouldn’t be sold on the comp either if you saw joshs and TCinVA shooting their PX4 compacts. Either my comp is not that great or there is some magic to the Beretta’s rotating barrel.

I’m happy I built it, but for now it is a toy until I get the recoil spring sorted and also a better holster. Both of those problems are due to me not following the seven Ps (http://military.wikia.com/wiki/7_Ps_(military_adage)).

joshs

03-11-2018, 07:56 PM

you wouldn’t be sold on the comp either if you saw joshs and TCinVA shooting their PX4 compacts. Either my comp is not that great or there is some magic to the Beretta’s rotating barrel.seven Ps (http://military.wikia.com/wiki/7_Ps_(military_adage)).

With some hotter ammo and a lighter recoil spring, I bet your Very Special Roland would shoot flatter. The comp needs more expanding gasses to provide downward force.

LittleLebowski

03-11-2018, 08:05 PM

#VerySpecialRoland (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=VerySpecialRoland)

#RolandVerySpecial (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=RolandVerySpecial)

#P80 (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=P80)

LittleLebowski

03-12-2018, 07:46 AM

With some hotter ammo and a lighter recoil spring, I bet your Very Special Roland would shoot flatter. The comp needs more expanding gasses to provide downward force.

It did shoot well with 124gr HSTs and JMS being my spotter. I've heard nothing but good things about the SiCo barrel (https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/threaded-barrels-for-glocks--prod78291.aspx), looking forward to really wringing it out.

ExMachina

03-12-2018, 08:17 AM

It won’t function with lighter loads due to the compensator, I need a lighter recoil spring. I’ve got a 15lb and 13lb plus a guide rod en route.

Same here. It's 100% with the +P stuff but jammy with anything cheap--at least it proves that the comp is workin, right? What brand of spring/GR did you go with?

JMS

03-12-2018, 08:30 AM

It did shoot well with 124gr HSTs

What was it you were using, initially?

Chuck Whitlock

03-12-2018, 12:44 PM

How does the polymer80 compare to the stock Gen3 in grip circumference and trigger reach?

I'd appreciate it when you get the chance.

After going to the small gripped P250c, the G23.3 grip feels like a fat, oiled up slip-n-slide.

I'll get you some measurements later, don't hesitate to remind me if I don't get it done in a day or so.

LittleLebowski

Friendly bump for the above info. Subjective impressions welcomed as well.

LittleLebowski

03-18-2018, 11:55 AM

What was it you were using, initially?

124gr plated Berry’s over 3.7gr of titegroup, which is admittedly a light load.

LittleLebowski

03-18-2018, 12:12 PM

Chuck Whitlock, grip circumference from front to back tapers from 2.04 below the trigger guard to 2.14” at the bottom before the start of the flare for the quasi magwell. Width from side to side is about 1.14”. Reach in a straight line from the back of the grip to the tip of the trigger ( #JustTheTip (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=JustTheTip) ) is 3.24”.

cruiser

03-18-2018, 01:15 PM

Completed my full size .40 couple weeks ago. Made it to the range Friday and shot about 150 round WWB 165 grain. 0 issues. It's a keeper.
Completed with all Glock parts. Including new complete Glock slide assembly.

Chuck Whitlock

03-23-2018, 12:19 AM

Bigghoss

04-10-2018, 09:34 PM

I bought one of the Brownells slides because I had read good things for the price. I assembled a Rowland special style base gun with plans to function test it before investing in a comp and RMR but realized I'm probably not at a skill level to see the benefits of a comp plus I am switching over to Berettas so I listed the 19 on Armslist without even shooting it.

JoeSixPack

04-10-2018, 10:10 PM

LittleLebowski

04-11-2018, 05:53 AM

Thanks for that.....I'm going to have to run the numbers on my Gen3 and compare. Wat is your subjective impression compared th the stock gen3 frame?

Way better.

MDFA

04-28-2018, 08:49 AM

Lone Wolf Slide and Barrel, Polymer 80 Frame, Glock Internals, Ameriglo Suppressor Sights, Trijicon RMR, Vickers Slide and Magazine Releases.
I contoured the Trigger Guard after completing the frame work.
The Head Shots are at 25 yards while sighting in the RMR. The Neck Shots are 60 147gr. Federal HST's at 25 yards after final sight in.
Once you use one of these frames you won't want to use a factory frame again. I just ordered an FDE one for my Factory Glock 19 Slide.
25843

MDFA

05-07-2018, 04:59 AM

With the new addition....26075

mtnbkr

03-01-2019, 09:28 AM

Found these RMR cover plates (http://www.mapleleaffirearms.com/optic-cuts/cover-plates/) with some options that are specifically made for the Brownell's slides....thought they might come in handy since I have more slides than RMR's at the moment. I'm pleased with the fit. No affiliation.

25278

Necro bump. I bought one of these for my Brownells slide as I don't know how long it will be before I get a proper RMR for it. The cover fits the slide well, but the bulges on each side (where the screws are located) are slightly proud of the slide on each side. The end result is that the slide doesn't fit my holster properly. It will go in, but kind of smooshes in rather than clicking in like the factory slide does. It would still work though.

I got a red one just to give the slide some bling. :D

Chris