Just wondering if anyone here has ever read or heard about a theory I ran across some time ago about polymer pistols . Let me start by saying I do own a few . The guys name I don't remember but he claimed to be a chemical engineer and a self proclaimed gun enthusiast . His theory was quit long , I will give you the condensed version . Basically he was saying that all plastics no matter how good have shelf life , he said the bonding agents used to make the molecules adhere would only hold a certain amount of time. He position was that he thought it intirely possible that the government had initiated. Or backed the first pistols back in the early 80,s about the time Glock came on the seen . His idea was they knew this and if everyone flocked to these guns , they would only have to tax ammo out of most peoples budget and wait, no confiscation nesscary ! I should add he was assuming some kind of hand gun ban .
Poppycock and balderdash! Some plastics degrade quickly - some are as permanent as Limestone, Marble, Wood, Iron, and Granite.
I have a military issue 1911 (Remington Rand) built in 1943. That was the era when wood grip panels were replaced with panels made of brown
plastic.
Has anyone found a military issue 1911 where the PLASTIC grips have fallen apart during the past 80 years?
I also have a Gen 1 Glock 17 purchased brand new in 1987- over 100,000 rounds through it in the past 34 years, and the frame hasn't cracked, split, or failed me yet. I did wear out the original STEEL barrel and replaced that about 10 years ago. Explain why barrels don't last "forever" with constant use.
I expect the entire Glock production since 1980 something will remain functional (unless burned or melted) for the next 1,000 years.