P80 (Gen 3) vs GLOCK (Gen 5) Slides: What's Different?

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 25th 2023

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 …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Assemble a GLOCK Slide (G19/G17 & Others)

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 24th 2023

Got a finished 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 t …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

P80 vs GLOCK Frames: What's Different?

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 24th 2023

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 "G …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Serialize an 80% Lower

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 22nd 2023

Under federal law, it's legal to make a firearm at home, for personal use, without a license. Most choose to build a firearm using an 80% lower: An un-serialized, unfinished firearm receiver. We're often asked if you have to put a serial number on your finished firearm. Let's cover whether tha …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Serialize a P80 Pistol

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 17th 2023

When you fabricate a P80 frame, you're legally creating a firearm under federal law. Building a firearm at home, for personal use, is perfectly legal to do, and you don't need a Federal Firearm License to do it. In some cases, you may need to serialize your homemade firearm -- especially if you live …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Install a Drop-in Trigger

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 14th 2023

You've finished putting together your 80% lower or stripped AR lower. You sent some rounds downrange, and you're happy with the performance -- mostly. Maybe that stock trigger isn't as crisp as you'd like. A decent trigger can make a big difference in your ability to land tight shot groups. …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

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