Deal on Polymer80 compact.

Sticky · Mar 15, 2017

I did mine on a mill and used a 5/16" ball end mill to cut the barrel block, using the jig, just as I cut the rail blocks off. It allowed me to keep the lower in the jig, not have to stand it up on end (where it would flex a lot trying to mill it) and just mill the barrel block section out. Worked like a champ.

I also did drill from both sides like they said, but after I was done, I removed the jig and just ran the drill back through the holes all the way from one side to ensure they were properly aligned (they were close, but not perfect).

Function test is good, all seems to be working perfectly..

Shoobedoo · Mar 16, 2017

Sticky said:
I did mine on a mill and used a 5/16" ball end mill to cut the barrel block, using the jig, just as I cut the rail blocks off. It allowed me to keep the lower in the jig, not have to stand it up on end (where it would flex a lot trying to mill it) and just mill the barrel block section out. Worked like a champ.

I also did drill from both sides like they said, but after I was done, I removed the jig and just ran the drill back through the holes all the way from one side to ensure they were properly aligned (they were close, but not perfect).

Function test is good, all seems to be working perfectly..

That's a great idea on the 5/16" ball end mill, I will definitely give that a try next time. Where can I pick one up..??

I did pretty much the same as you, drilled from both sides like they tell you to, but when I started putting it together the trigger pin was being really stubborn and I didn't want to force it, so I took all the parts out and put the bare frame back in the jig, then I pushed the drill in without it spinning all the way through from one side to the other and started drilling slowly while running it in and out a little, then I turned the jig around and repeated the process from the other side. Everything went together smooth as silk after that.

With a brand new G23 slide and barrel on mine things are still a little tight, but it cycles factory ammo flawlessy. For my handloads I had to drop the #17 factory recoil spring down to a #15 or I would get frequent stovepipes. I attribute that to the handloads being on the mild side, and I expect things will loosen up and break in before long and I can just use the #17 spring for everything.

Sticky · Mar 16, 2017

I order most of my tooling from MSC, sometimes McMaster Carr, but MSC prices are usually a little better.

Here is a link to 5/16" ball end mills from MSC Direct... https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...8246955&searchterm=ball+end+mill&sortby=price

The 5/16" matches the corner radius pretty well at the bottom of the barrel block. I milled down into the center and then worked the edges and corners to get things pretty even and smooth. Even with the jig in my mill vise it still had a little movement, so go slow and take small cuts to avoid any catastrophes... lol

Shoobedoo · Mar 16, 2017

Sticky said:
I order most of my tooling from MSC, sometimes McMaster Carr, but MSC prices are usually a little better.

Here is a link to 5/16" ball end mills from MSC Direct... https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...8246955&searchterm=ball+end+mill&sortby=price

The 5/16" matches the corner radius pretty well at the bottom of the barrel block. I milled down into the center and then worked the edges and corners to get things pretty even and smooth. Even with the jig in my mill vise it still had a little movement, so go slow and take small cuts to avoid any catastrophes... lol

Thanks for the link and advice. That movement is the problem I had with the end mill they supplied with the kit, it had a tendency to "bite" a little, which would make the jig and vice jump, and that's not a good thing because you can end up removing a chunk of material where you don't want to in the blink of an eye. I could give the ball mill a shot and see how it goes, if I'm not confident I can use it without screwing it up I can always use Mr. Dremel lol.

Alphabrew · Mar 16, 2017

Shoobedoo said:
I did pretty much the same as you, drilled from both sides like they tell you to, but when I started putting it together the trigger pin was being really stubborn and I didn't want to force it, so I took all the parts out and put the bare frame back in the jig, then I pushed the drill in without it spinning all the way through from one side to the other and started drilling slowly while running it in and out a little, then I turned the jig around and repeated the process from the other side. Everything went together smooth as silk after that.

I will try this next time

Sticky · Mar 16, 2017

Point of interest to those who may have purchased the Midway frame parts kit that was linked in the other thread. It includes an extended Glock mag release and it stuck out waaaay too far for me, so I took a file to it (still need to dress it up a little) and now it's just about perfect!

First pic, mag fully inserted, second pic, mag catch just released...

Shoobedoo · Mar 16, 2017

Sticky said:
Point of interest to those who may have purchased the Midway frame parts kit that was linked in the other thread. It includes an extended Glock mag release and it stuck out waaaay too far for me, so I took a file to it (still need to dress it up a little) and now it's just about perfect!

First pic, mag fully inserted, second pic, mag catch just released...

You're right they do stick out quite a bit. I purchased the extended mag release intentionally, this gun is never going to be holstered, and for a range gun I don't mind it sticking out like that. I also added an Apex Tactical trigger, 6 lb. trigger spring, extended slide release and slide lock lever, a Vickers Tactical grip plug, and the mag has a Pearce floor plate with a pinky rest extension, these last two help fit my large-ish hands a little better.

Rhino · Mar 16, 2017

Just got notice on Monday that Lonewolf is sending the compact frame I ordered back in December. The rest of the build arrived today, 80% should be here by Saturday. Already built a full size, can't wait to get this one together.

Sticky · Mar 16, 2017

Shoobedoo said:
You're right they do stick out quite a bit. I purchased the extended mag release intentionally, this gun is never going to be holstered, and for a range gun I don't mind it sticking out like that. I also added an Apex Tactical trigger, 6 lb. trigger spring, extended slide release and slide lock lever, a Vickers Tactical grip plug, and the mag has a Pearce floor plate with a pinky rest extension, these last two help fit my large-ish hands a little better.

Agreed, for a range gun, competition gun, etc, it's really convenient, but... I want to carry mine and there is no way that sucker would go in and out of a holster, let alone still keeping the mag in the weapon.. :lol2:

I do have the extended slide release and I like that, it's pretty low profile and works great. I may add the extended slide lock lever, but the std one works fine for me.

I have to run a grip extension on the 10rd mags I run in my 30, same reason and they work great. I can get by with this frame fit, it's fine for me and I am going to add a ZEV mag well to it next week when it gets here. I think I'll just have it about perfect then. :thumbsup:

Did a little refining, just about perfect now, though I have a little more I can take off if need be...

Note to self... remember to deburr the pin holes next time.. they really look bad blown up like this... :lol2:

Sticky · Mar 16, 2017

Rhino said:
Just got notice on Monday that Lonewolf is sending the compact frame I ordered back in December. The rest of the build arrived today, 80% should be here by Saturday. Already built a full size, can't wait to get this one together.

I think you will be pleased with the upgrades to the compact over the original 17 frames.. :beer:

Alphabrew · Mar 17, 2017

Rhino said:
Just got notice on Monday that Lonewolf is sending the compact frame I ordered back in December. The rest of the build arrived today, 80% should be here by Saturday. Already built a full size, can't wait to get this one together.

Sweet parts! You're gonna have a sweet pistol!

Alphabrew · Mar 17, 2017

Just got an e-mail from Midway that they have the Poly80 Glock 19 frames in stock for $150. They have the LPKs as well. I am tempted to get another but I'll prolly wait for a different color.

LeadSled1 · Mar 17, 2017

So the G17 frames state that they have a 1911 grip angle, do the compacts have this also?

Rhino · Mar 18, 2017

Alphabrew said:
Sweet parts! You're gonna have a sweet pistol!

Fed ex got here around 10am. Pistol is built and tested and I couldn't be more pleased.

redeemed.man · Mar 18, 2017

Rhino said:
Fed ex got here around 10am. Pistol is built and tested and I couldn't be more pleased.

Good grief, under two hours?

Rhino · Mar 18, 2017

boundlessdyad said:
Good grief, under two hours?

Here is video of the first mag.

pilotguy299 · Mar 18, 2017

i ordered a compact from lone wolf last sunday. it arrived on thursday afternoon and I immediately went to work on it. I milled down the deny rails to about 90%, then did the rest with a file, then 600 grit stone, then 2000 & 3000 sandpaper so they would be nice and smooth. Then I did the pin holes and the barrel seat. All together took about 30 minutes to complete the faux-glock 23.

Doesn't look too bad!

I can't wait to get it to the range.

redeemed.man · Mar 18, 2017

Rhino said:
Here is video of the first mag.

You can shoot in your back yard? Man, I really need to move.

Sticky · Mar 18, 2017

Nice builds guys! Very nice! Yes, I need to move as well... :lol2:

Got the final piece from the postman today, finally. I'll get an updated pic up later, working on firewood while it's nice out this afternoon...

Fox123 · Mar 18, 2017

JSDsupply has them $149 w/free shipping

Deal on Polymer80 compact.

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