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Jul 9, 2026 39 min

Polymer vs Metal

from The 2nd Best Gun Podcast Hosted by Guns.com

Gun owners have faced the choice between polymer and metal for over 50 years now, and each has its benefits and pitfalls. 01:05 Glocks were not the first polymer-framed firearms. 02:20 Chasing that polymer train. 05:40 Why would you want a metal frame, anyway? 07:30 The benefits of steel are real. 09:20 Everything old is new again. 10:50 Cutting down on the whipsaw. 21:05 Enter carbon fiber. 24:15 Used to be a gimmick. 29:10 What next? 34:20 The comments are just out of control.

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