hank440 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Does anyone know what type of plastic the Glock frame is made of ? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzneb Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The Glock frame is made of Polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 OK, what kind of polymer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 BLACK polymer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 wiseguys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting for M Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Tough black Polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 you forgot the OD and the tan frames, heck I have even seen red and blue ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've never seen a BLUE GLOCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Sorry I don't know the answer to your question, but I'll bet a quick search on Yahoo! or Google could uncover the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've never seen a BLUE GLOCK! I tried that first with no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Proprierty. In other words, you ain't going to find out. And if they did tell you, they'd have to kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've never seen a BLUE GLOCK! I tried that first with no luck I also see that it is an "advanced" polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've never seen a BLUE GLOCK! Blue Glock? ........sounds kinda fruity to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've never seen a BLUE GLOCK! I tried that first with no luck I also see that it is an "advanced" polymer blue glocks shoot FX ammo for FoF training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Blue Glock? ........sounds kinda fruity to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Awww man! Star Wars stickers! Sweet!!11!!!!1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Those were the good ole days. Count Chocula was one of my favorites. Actually, getting the toys out of the box was my favorite. Back when they had decent toys. Do they even offer toys nowadays? Itchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban Commando Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Those were the good ole days. Count Chocula was one of my favorites. Actually, getting the toys out of the box was my favorite. Back when they had decent toys. Do they even offer toys nowadays?Itchy Lol, sometimes, but you need to send in 3 UPC labels and $3.95 for shipping. Back to topic: the Glock polymer formula is a company secret. I hear that Gaston's dog has tried to sell the secret recipe, but the deals have never gone through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I just wanted to weld on a plastic magwell but I need to know the type of polymer to do it right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Trial and error is all you can do at this point. Glock mags are made of the same secret material ..... try out your skills on one of them 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 EricW, might be the guy to ask...he knows his plastics. Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you - just one word. Ben: Yes sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Ben: Yes I am. Mr. McGuire: 'Plastics.' Ben: Exactly how do you mean? Mr. McGuire: There's a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it? Ben: Yes I will. Mr. McGuire: Shh! Enough said. That's a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmar Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 its made of tupperware.... seriously... What is the Glock frame made of? The Glock frame is made out of a high-tech plastic polymer called nylon 6. Exactly what that means, I don't know. But our resident engineer [MarkCO] was kind enough to provide some explanation: Commerical price for hi-grade Nylon 6 is about $3.50/lb. Commerical price for hi-carbon steel is about $1.50/lb. Sounds to me like the Glock is actually a better buy. Anyway, I did a little research and got a smattering of information on the Glock plastic "formula". One source says "more highly guarded than the Coke formula". From 3 human and 5 technical sources, Glock uses an out-sourced proprietary hybrid polymer mix with a base of Nylon 6. The frames are cast and offer high strength, wear resistance, abrasion resistance, and good resiliency, good ductility and toughness. Fracture mechanics are excellent with defect ratios below 1. Do not compare to extruded Nylons because it is different. Casting prices range from $3-$50/pound depending on process and intricacy. The Glock is considered highly-intricate due to imbedded metallic components. Offers long term performance at elevated and depressed temperatures. Chemically stable in a majority of environments, attacked directly by strong acids and bases (better than steel actually). UV exposure results in degradation over an extended period of time. 2-3% carbon black virtually eliminates UV degradation and Carbon-Black does not become readily absorbed in Nylons offering higly increased useful life spans. Loss of mechanical properties with 2% Carbon-Black is less than 0.05% on an elevated UV exposure test equivalent to approximately 100 years. Hyrdolytically attacked by water in excess of 120 degrees. Basically, no hot-tubbing with your Glock and you will be fine. Tupperware is not made from Nylon BTW. Hope this answered some questions. Good Shooting, MarkCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKJ Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have 2 magwells that have build straight to frame, other is from Loctite® 3022 and other from Loctite® 3024 so it doesnt have to be same material as the frame, these loctites have been workin pretty nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank440 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for all the info guys, havea Happy Thanksgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo radley Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have 2 magwells that have build straight to frame, other is from Loctite® 3022 and other from Loctite® 3024 so it doesnt have to be same material as the frame, these loctites have been workin pretty nicely I can't decide whether those are the ugliest Glocks I've seen, or so functional they're beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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