Polymer vs Steel: Why Modern Polymer-Framed Pistols Outsell Steel-Frame Handguns

[Annihilator]

Interesting article on why polymer outsells steel guns……nice read

Polymer vs Steel: Why Modern Polymer-Framed Pistols Outsell Steel-Frame Handguns - The Mag Life

The debate over polymer vs. steel isn't going to end, and depending on who you ask, you're likely to get all sorts of reasons why one is superior to the other. Polymer is stated to deliver lighter recoil impulse than steel because polymer flexes and bends during recoil.

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[SimonRL]

Let’s face it, this is not rocket science. Polymer frames are significantly cheaper to produce than steel or aluminum frames and that cost gets passed on. I think the 1st time gun buyer, even if they rent some pistols first, which from my own experience most do not, are not going to be looking at a relatively expensive, metal framed gun and by and large will not be aware of the benefits of an all metal gun until they get some range time under their belt.

 

[Annihilator]

Let’s face it, this is not rocket science. Polymer frames are significantly cheaper to produce than steel or aluminum frames and that cost gets passed on. I think the 1st time gun buyer, even if they rent some pistols first, which from my own experience most do not, are not going to be looking at a relatively expensive, metal framed gun and by and large will not be aware of the benefits of an all metal gun until they get some range time under their belt.

 

[SimonRL]

Minions always bring the appropriate amount of gravitas to any discussion.