P80 G26/27 build

Overboost44 · Nov 3, 2018

I don't think we have a separate thread for this model and don't need one for pictures but I have questions. First and foremost...

I have already built a G19 and it required the 6 holes be drilled out. The G26 80% that I purchased has only 4 holes in the jig. The other two are labeled. The directions on their website don't make any mention of not drilling 6, but they are not there.

Anyone seen this or did I miss something?

I will have more questions when it comes to choosing a slide.

KIBarrister · Nov 4, 2018

You didn’t miss anything. The 26/7 has less cross pins. The directions reference this (although not well), at the end IIRC.

Overboost44 · Nov 4, 2018

I remembered reading something special about the 26 before I actually purchased it. Once I got it, I did not see anything about it after looking. Thanks for the pointer.

KYtoMD · Nov 18, 2018

Looking at a pic of a completed P80 subcompact, it only has 2 pins. This is different from the actual Gen3 G26 which has 3 pins.

KIBarrister · Dec 7, 2018

KYtoMD said:
Looking at a pic of a completed P80 subcompact, it only has 2 pins. This is different from the actual Gen3 G26 which has 3 pins.

The 26/27 P80's are Gen 4 compatible

dmable44 · Dec 7, 2018

I just put this together. Still have yet to shoot it.

Overboost44 · Dec 8, 2018

dmable44 said:
I just put this together. Still have yet to shoot it.

Nice, I am still trying to decide which slide I want to get. All I have for it now is mag's and meprolight night sights.

dmable44 · Dec 8, 2018

I need to get proper 26 mags for it. Would like to get night sights or a light for it too. Maybe even anoptic cut.

Overboost44 · Dec 9, 2018

I way overpaid for my mags. I was in NJ for a soccer tournament with my son and found a small LGS a few miles from our hotel. I wanted to patronize a gun shop in NJ because it was NJ, but man, they didn't even use lube or kiss me when they were done.

I bought the sights for my 19 but purchased a complete slide.

StantonCree · Feb 2, 2019

For those that one to build a 26 DRILL THE HOLES FIRST LOL. Thankfully i got the frame cheap otherwise I’d be pissed at myself

GuitarmanNick · Feb 2, 2019

StantonCree said:
For those that one to build a 26 DRILL THE HOLES FIRST LOL. Thankfully i got the frame cheap otherwise I’d be pissed at myself

If Polymer80 would include a simple set of instructions on a slip of paper, they would need to warranty far fewer screwed up frames from guys not following the proper procedure.

The tabs that you need to remove on the frame are what holds the frame tightly in the jig. If you mill the top before drilling the holes, the frame will not be held in place and may move inside the jig. This is how the holes end up in the wrong place on some builds.

This is especially important on the G26 build!

teratos · Feb 2, 2019

GuitarmanNick said:
If Polymer80 would include a simple set of instructions on a slip of paper, they would need to warranty far fewer screwed up frames from guys not following the proper procedure.

The tabs that you need to remove on the frame are what holds the frame tightly in the jig. If you mill the top before drilling the holes, the frame will not be held in place and may move inside the jig. This is how the holes end up in the wrong place on some builds.

This is especially important on the G26 build!

Thanks!!!

StantonCree · Feb 2, 2019

teratos said:
Thanks!!!

Yeah if you got any questions give me a yell I’ll teach you how to F it up so you can do the opposite lol

teratos · Feb 2, 2019

StantonCree said:
Yeah if you got any questions give me a yell I’ll teach you how to F it up so you can do the opposite lol

Ha!. I have a G26 frame to do. I will now drill first, so your services should not be required. :lol2:

I got a barrel from Bear Creek Arsenal for $50 including shipping.

atblis · Feb 6, 2019

Anybody got a line on a cheap topend?

GuitarmanNick · Feb 6, 2019

atblis said:
Anybody got a line on a cheap topend?

Check this thread:

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=231272

I pre-ordered one from LithocoreX for $149 shipped. Should be here in about 3 weeks.

cantstop · Feb 6, 2019

teratos said:
Ha!. I have a G26 frame to do. I will now drill first, so your services should not be required.

I got a barrel from Bear Creek Arsenal for $50 including shipping.

FWIW, I needed to clamp the slide down on the frame in order to get the 26 holes to line up with the slide rail inserts.

atblis · Feb 17, 2019

GuitarmanNick said:
Check this thread:

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=231272

I pre-ordered one from LithocoreX for $149 shipped. Should be here in about 3 weeks.

Oh man, thanks. That's quite a list.

teratos · Feb 17, 2019

cantstop said:
FWIW, I needed to clamp the slide down on the frame in order to get the 26 holes to line up with the slide rail inserts.

Thanks for the advice!!

Alib94 · Feb 20, 2019

who did the work on the handgrip

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