Posted: 3/6/2017 8:08:37 PM EDT
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After seeing John Wick 2 I kinda want a glock.
How hard is it say compared to an 80% 1911 build, or putting together an ar15? Do they have any frames with a grip profile thats more like an M&P or otherwise more ergonomic than real glocks? |
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You know there is a big thread on this in the Glock pistol section of this forum.
I'll spoonfeed you this one. |
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If you are building an 80% frame in an effort to save money, you won't. By the time you buy the frame parts (not included with the 80% kit) complete slide and two mags, you will be right at the price of a new G17gen3. You can do it cheaper looking for a good condition used Glock. Do a local FTF sale and it is just as ghostly as the 80% route (if you buy an 80% with a credit card, you are on the grid). Also, with a true Glock, you will have that lifetime factory support if you ever need it.
If you want to build an 80% for the challenge, the fun of it or just for something different then go for it but don't expect to save any money. |
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After seeing John Wick 2 I kinda want a glock. How hard is it say compared to an 80% 1911 build, or putting together an ar15? Do they have any frames with a grip profile thats more like an M&P or otherwise more ergonomic than real glocks? Talking to my buddy today and he has two of them on pre-order Glock 80% frames on 80percentlowers.com--a black and a purple. From their website, they look similar to OEM Glock frames, but I only have a Gen. 2 G22, so I'm no expert. Chris |
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It's cheaper to just buy a Glock and then get a beaver tail attachment to fix the perfect grip angle.
However the 80% Glock frame is pretty easy to finish to functional status if you're handy and don't mind spending about $100 more on your gun. It also doesn't have its grip angle perverted to perfection so that's a nice bonus as well. |
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I built a bunch of them. What do you want to know?
I've got a guy on gunbroker who sells me slides direct for cheaper. I can usually put one together for about $600 or less, which is the average price of a new Glock around here. Currently contemplating a Fauxland Special in 40 or a Glock 35. |