The GLOCK series of handguns are, by the numbers, the most popular firearms on Earth. Of those, two models are favored far more than any others: The GLOCK® 17 and GLOCK® 19. At a glance, the G17 and G19 look nearly identical — but there are key differences to consider. With all the aftermarket parts…
The GLOCK® is arguably the most popular handgun on Earth. Tens of millions of GLOCKs have been issued to military and law enforcement worldwide and, by the numbers, it’s the preferred handgun for civilians who want a reliable concealed-carry weapon. But the GLOCK® (and the Polymer80 pistols based on it) is unlike any other handgun…
So, you’ve finished your Polymer80 build, or you bought and built a custom GLOCK slide. Now you need some quality iron sights. Installing GLOCK sights is easy. It only takes 15 minutes with some basic tools. Here’s how to install GLOCK iron sights! GLOCK Sight Install: Tools Needed Nylon Punch: A nylon punch assists with…
We’ve covered the differences between the Polymer80 (Gen 3) frame, and the Gen 5 GLOCK frame. But what about the slides? Are their parts interchangeable? Can you fit a Gen 3 slide on a Gen 5 frame? Let’s take a look. Gen 3 vs Gen 5 GLOCK Slides Compared For this comparison, we’re looking at…
Got a finished G80 or P80 frame? Want to upgrade your existing GLOCK handgun? A custom slide is the ticket. Here’s how to assemble a GLOCK slide! We’re putting together a GLOCK 19 slide using one of our GLOCK build kits. These instructions are applicable for other slides, too, like the G17 or G43. Slide…
Polymer80’s frames — and the handguns that are built on those frames — have gained popularity among mainstream firearm owners. These frames and guns easy to customize, and they use GLOCK parts. But P80-based pistols are not identical to modern, Gen 5 GLOCK pistols. That’s because they use “Gen 3” (older) GLOCK parts. Polymer80 no…
