and what type of machines mold them, please show pictures or links
2007-03-21 21:15:22 · 3 answers · asked by deauzieguy 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
So are the handgun frames injection moulded ? what type of polymers do the major gunmakers use
2007-03-22 16:22:50 · update #1
If you're talking about toy guns, they are injected molded plastic.
If you're talking about Glocks, Springfields, and other manufacturers... the handgun frames are made of polymer, which is essentially stronger than steel, and lighter. It's not the kind of "plastic" most people would associate with.
2007-03-21 21:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by C J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polymer. Of course, that's only the frame and magazines. Everything is steel. Check the Glock web-site for more info. n illustrations.
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2007-03-21 23:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Polymer is durable and light weight and cheaper to process the metal.
It is an interesting material and an interesting process used to manufacture.
Links attached showing and explaining both
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_molding
Hop this was of some help.
D58
2007-03-22 14:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋