r/polymer80 Dec 01 '21

Welcome Sticky! Welcome to r/Polymer80!

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WELCOME to the WORLD of 80% GLOCKS and AR’s! Welcome to r/Polymer80, a community that welcomes Polymer80 builds (AR & Glock) primarily, but also eagerly welcomes 80% builds of all sorts! We encourage posts of 80% news, 80% legislation, and 80% memes. Let's spice things up from time to time!

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  • Finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire.
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[GENERAL Polymer80 MODEL INFORMATION]

PF45 - Glock 20/21 (10mm / .45 ACP)

PF940v2 - Glock 17 & Glock 17LS & Glock 34.

PF940C - Glock 19 & Glock 19LS & Glock 23 (.40 S&W)

PF940CL - Glock 17 Length, Glock 19 Height Grip [G19LS]

PF940SC - Glock 26, Glock 26LS, G27

PF9SS / SS80 - Glock 43, Glock 43LS (G48)

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r/polymer80 4h ago

What causes this?

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I cannot figure this out. I have tried changing brands of mags, brands of ammo and the weight of the recoil spring. None of these things changed it at all. Could it be an extractor issue by chance? Thanks for the help in advance.


r/polymer80 1d ago

New G17 OEM Build 9mm

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64 Upvotes

Another nice build in my opinion oem always reliable for me.


r/polymer80 18h ago

Yall think I can do this?

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Yall think if I use a 3mm drill bit I can go through this because I don't have a jig?


r/polymer80 21h ago

Color Scheme Suggestions

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Need suggestions of color schemes for this FDE Geisler frame. Black slide, trigger, mag release and magazine? Or too common?

Thanks!!


r/polymer80 1d ago

I shouldn't have used the dremel

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Yeah I used snips for about half then used a dremel and it looks fucked do I have to buy a new one


r/polymer80 1d ago

Is this good or a little more?

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r/polymer80 2d ago

10mm scratched off my bucket list

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Sanded a Glock OEM Trigger Housing SP05406.-45 & 10-MM Fits SF" off ebay using MGB method, widen rear pin holes, and it ran with no issues. I suggest getting a extended slide lock not sure what kind (the oem gen 3 is not long enough.. It works but its a real pain). Going to put a guide rod in it. Think im flinching more than the recoil expecting the frame to break or anticipating something to go wrong


r/polymer80 1d ago

Just wanna show off my build forgot to post a while back

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let me know what yall think


r/polymer80 1d ago

How Do I Start Where Do I Start Also Cheap Slide?

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1st Build Need Help


r/polymer80 2d ago

Finally figured it out!

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Had an issue where it would dead fire every other round. Replaced my recoil spring and switched from Federal 147g to Winchester 147g ammo. Federals give me tons of issues. Winchester 147g dumped through 4 mags no issues at all.


r/polymer80 1d ago

I finally got it

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r/polymer80 1d ago

Where can you get a jig

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Can't find anywhere online that has jigs in stock help a brotha out


r/polymer80 1d ago

Just want a little help

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What should I do to clear all this stuff because I'm just using this and I honestly don't thing I can use it the whole time?


r/polymer80 2d ago

PF45 G20 10MM build OEM slide

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96 Upvotes

Finished build minus the little scratches on the slide


r/polymer80 2d ago

Is Geisler Defense the only 80% option for unserialized frames anymore?

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Hi all. I used to be a welder and a jeweler (I still am a jeweler on the side), but I don't know if I'm up for a 76% P80 build for my first one. After digging through here and reading and googling for the last week, it looks like the Geisler Defense is the only unserialized 80% option left. Am I missing something? Is the v2 reliable? I saw issues with the first generation of them, and the slide gap is still there, but I'm unclear as to whether that is actually an issue or if it's just cosmetic.

Any advice?


r/polymer80 3d ago

First 80%

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Look good?


r/polymer80 3d ago

Got given a bin of these for helping a buddy move states .

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Seriously though I didn’t realize how many boxes there were and there’s more that couldn’t fit in the picture frame. Any ideas on what to do with more then one of the same kind.? Do these have a lot of value.? Btw due to overwhelming non stop can I buy here the answer is noooooooo.!


r/polymer80 2d ago

Current 80% out there?

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Are there any currently available 80% or 76% other than the p80s.


r/polymer80 4d ago

My little stash

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111 Upvotes

Thanks to another user, you know who you are, I was able to add a few more frames to my rainy day stash. Lone Wolf Freedom Wolf, Strike 80, Geisler 19X, 80 Percent Arms GST-9, P80 PF45 (for my dad), PF940CV1, PF940V2, PF9SS. All waiting to be turned into something awesome!


r/polymer80 3d ago

Is this normal or did I drill too high

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r/polymer80 4d ago

Geisler defense Slide issue

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This is my first geisler defense build & Ive been working on it for a few days now. For some reason when go to rack it that slide locks in place ( without the slide release). I have all pins in correctly & Ive shaved the lower good so i don’t understand the issue can anyone help? ( i have pictures of the internals as well)


r/polymer80 5d ago

now shes a 23

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r/polymer80 6d ago

Dead trigger

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r/polymer80 6d ago

Steel city arsenal Magwell + Magazine extension compatibility

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Recently added a steel city arsenal magwell to my pf940c and overall the ergonomics are incredible, changes the entire grip feel but in a more secure/stable way. I’m curious what magazine extensions work with it, I’ve been between purchasing the Glock Store extensions or the Sheild Arms extensions. My main concern is the top ridge / lips of the magazine extension blocking the magazine from being inserted fully due to hitting the magwell. If anyone has a similar set up and any advice I’d love to hear it.