Deal on Polymer80 compact.

BUFF7MM · Mar 8, 2017

Sticky said:
Ranier has em in stock, others are mostly still backordered...

https://www.rainierarms.com/polymer80-80-glock-19-23-32-pf940cv1

BradMacc82 said:
Rainier, for this one.

Still waiting on my pre-order from Brownell's - like many other people.

Thank you both. :thumbsup:

Sticky · Mar 9, 2017

Got shipping notification from Midway today... it's on the way..

BradMacc82 · Mar 9, 2017

Wonder how far behind Brownells, and the smooth frame, is going to be?

JB62 · Mar 9, 2017

After reading this thread halfway want to cancel my Brownells order and place onevery elsewhere.

Sticky · Mar 9, 2017

I would think Brownells would be in line with Midway, but the smooths seem to be still backordered, don't think they are shipping yet from anyone (Ranier was showing the B/O yesterday when I looked)..

BradMacc82 · Mar 9, 2017

Sticky said:
I would think Brownells would be in line with Midway, but the smooths seem to be still backordered, don't think they are shipping yet from anyone (Ranier was showing the B/O yesterday when I looked)..

When mine shipped from Rainier, that was the consensus I got when I inquired about the ready-mod frames while on the phone with them.

Honestly, I may cancel or modify my pre-order at Brownells. The textured frame is damn near a perfect fit for my hands, so the ready-mod may go by the wayside.

highli99 · Mar 9, 2017

Will a gen 4 slide will work on these? I have a gen4 g19 so I'm wondering if I can function check a complete lower with it.

BradMacc82 · Mar 9, 2017

I believe so, but don't hold me to that - as I'm using a Gen 3 slide assembly.

ken792 · Mar 9, 2017

highli99 said:
Will a gen 4 slide will work on these? I have a gen4 g19 so I'm wondering if I can function check a complete lower with it.

No, recoil spring assembly is fatter on the Gen 4, so the frame dust cover is thinner on a Gen 4 frame.

Sticky · Mar 9, 2017

It says not compatible with Gen 4 parts, but that may only be referring to the lower parts, not the physical slide...

edit - like he said... ^^^ lol

Sticky · Mar 9, 2017

Pretty sure the Gen 4 is patented and they can't copy it's frame design as a result, but I may be wrong..

ken792 · Mar 9, 2017

Sticky said:
It says not compatible with Gen 4 parts, but that may only be referring to the lower parts, not the physical slide...

edit - like he said... ^^^ lol

The only Gen 4 part in the lower not compatible is the magazine catch. Between the two generations, there are some differences in the other parts like the trigger bar and the ejector, but they are still interchangeable.

Sticky said:
Pretty sure the Gen 4 is patented and they can't copy it's frame design as a result, but I may be wrong..

I'm guessing they went with Gen 3 because they've been around longer, so there are more aftermarket parts available, as well as takeoff parts floating around. A Gen 3 frame can also take Gen 1 and Gen 2 slides, while a Gen 4 frame would be limited to only Gen 4.

BradMacc82 · Mar 9, 2017

Freakin' learning curve to get up to speed on.

**Found out I had a better option to suit my 31/32 hybrid dilemma. Oh well, worst case scenario I'll (hopefully be able to) swap the barrel that's en route for one that'll fit my game plan better.

highli99 · Mar 9, 2017

So it sounds like a Gen 3 frame can take slides from gen 1, 2, or 3 but NOT 4.

Bummer

Alphabrew · Mar 9, 2017

BradMacc82 said:
The difference is in the slide release spring. The 17's is longer, and incompatible in a 19 frame.

Ask me how I know this...

Thanks, I couldn't figure out what the difference could possibly be. I knew it had to be something very minor. :thumbsup:

ken792 · Mar 9, 2017

highli99 said:
So it sounds like a Gen 3 frame can take slides from gen 1, 2, or 3 but NOT 4.

Bummer

Yep, Glock will even retrofit your gun with a new frame for $100. That's how you see Gen 1 and 2 serial number range slides on three pin Gen 3 frames with a G prefix serial number that doesn't match.

redeemed.man · Mar 9, 2017

ken792 said:
Yep, Glock will even retrofit your gun with a new frame for $100. That's how you see Gen 1 and 2 serial number range slides on three pin Gen 3 frames with a G prefix serial number that doesn't match.

Will they let you keep your original frame if you get the gen 3 replacement frame?

ken792 · Mar 9, 2017

boundlessdyad said:
Will they let you keep your original frame if you get the gen 3 replacement frame?

No, it's a warranty replacement.

redeemed.man · Mar 9, 2017

ken792 said:
No, it's a warranty replacement.

Got ya, I'd rather keep my gen 2 frames

Sticky · Mar 9, 2017

Wishful thinking... :lol2:

Deal on Polymer80 compact.

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