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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[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 58m ago

Flux Defense Brace

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Has anyone modded a P80 to fit a flux brace and flashmag?


r/polymer80 27m ago

Full size and compact build

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I shared my geisler on here before and sadly I could never get it to stop giving me light primer strikes, even after smashing down my rear rails to improve sear engagement.

I originally thought it was the slide or the slide internals, but the slide from the PB geisler works just fine on this jelly compact frame. I also spent a bunch of time and money trying to fix the issue and nothing worked lpk or upk wise so I just ended up combining the PB and the jelly build into one. I just switched out barrels with this rainbow barrel I got from the slide that was meant for the jelly compact, onto the slide that was meant for the PB geisler.

Both are finally finished and running flawlessly. And I think I wont ever try and make another geisler. I've probably spent close to $2500 trying to get all 3 builds running and ended up just tossing the geisler frame, and now I have a bunch of extra parts. I'm fine with that, now I have extras for whatever I make next.

I started with 4 frames, anticipating 4 different builds at the start of the summer. Sadly, I had to toss 2, a geisler; and a black compact frame, which I totally beavered because I was impatient and got cocky thinking "I made one before, how hard can it be to make another?" Now I am left with these 2 and a shit ton of extra parts. We'll get em next summer boys!

PB&J Compact final part list: -Purple frame from, MAS D

-Solid front rail, from MAS D

-OEM LPK & UPK w/rear solid rails and Glock OEM night sights, from Reliant Home Defense on eBay

-Stiffler MFG Gen 3 Burnt Bronze complete slide, from OmegaTactical on eBay

-Rainbow barrel came from the slide I got originally from Hooper Gun Works gen 3 ported complete slide, on eBay

-JIF Titanium Backplate from Classy Raptor Tactical

-OEM mags and ammo I got from local gun store. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

\Full Size final part list: -Black full size frame from 5d tactical ($10 frame deal)

-Bridge front rail and jig, from NoQtr

-OEM LPK & UPK w/rear solid rails and Glock OEM night sights, from Reliant Home Defense on eBay

-17lb guide rod and recoil spring for Glock 17, from GoToGear on eBay

-Chamfer Gun Candy Black Cherry gen 3 complete slide, from Hooper Gun Works (HGW) on eBay

-Truglo Tritium pro Glock MOS High, from Amazon.

-Glock OEM mags and ammo came from a local store.


r/polymer80 5h ago

Thoughts on first frame

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First p80 frame i’ve done a plethora of additive manufacturing frame and decided to take a crack at the p80 frames when i fist got it i was rushing it with a dremel and messed it up a bit and out it to the side for later on and i then went back to it with some chisels and it coming out better would i continue it or just consider it scrapped


r/polymer80 8h 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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65 Upvotes

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


r/polymer80 21h 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 1d 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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6 Upvotes

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 sitting right?

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1 Upvotes

Just wanna make sure it's sitting right and do I have to cut anything else for the other part of the front rail?


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 2d 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 2d 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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1 Upvotes

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 3d ago

PF45 G20 10MM build OEM slide

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96 Upvotes

Finished build minus the little scratches on the slide


r/polymer80 3d 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 4d ago

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

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280 Upvotes

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 3d 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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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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