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Other than preference, is there any defiency from having polymer frame, ie. USP, P99 and others? I mean in comparison to metal frame pistol. Just wanted to know if there's any performance differences from having differenct materials for pistols' frame.
 
In all practicality? No. Especially for us as target shooters.

Polymer is potentially more chemically vulnerable, and heat vulnerable. In reality though, it's not really an issue in the vast majority of situations. I, personally, still like steel, but own many of both, as well as alloy.
 
As much as I hate to admit it, because I love the feel of a steel pistol, the synthetic will probably outlast most metal frames in a quality handgun. And it won't freeze your hands if you shoot in the winter..:)
 
Not really, although generally speaking you will find that polymer framed pistols don't have as good triggers as steel framed pistols. That is not a generalisation about polymer; but rather a generalisation about existing polymer framed pistols.

The only real advantage that metal has over polymer is the added weight which obviously cuts down on felt recoil.
 
HKfan said:
Not really, although generally speaking you will find that polymer framed pistols don't have as good triggers as steel framed pistols. That is not a generalisation about polymer; but rather a generalisation about existing polymer framed pistols.

The only real advantage that metal has over polymer is the added weight which obviously cuts down on felt recoil.
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Not sure how a generalisation about the triggers can be made since we are only talking about the frame of the pistol....However, this may largely be a consequence of the fact that most polymer framed pistols are designed with LE and Military personnel in mind. Combat pistols(most of which are DA/SA or DAO for new ones) are never going to have triggers like a heavy framed race gun.

As for exposure to the elements, chemicals and etc. In many cases, new polymers are very good at enduring harsh environments while maintaining strong integrity. Many new production car parts for suspension are made from tough polymers since they can be produced easily once molding systems are in place, inert with most environments exposed, easily to clean, no need for protective coatings in form of paints and such.

Having said that, I still like all metal pistols but don't mind having a typical polymer combat pistol or two..
 
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