My First P80

Published on November 5, 2021
Duration: 3:47

This video details the process of building a Polymer 80 (P80) pistol, focusing on its utility as a stable platform for accessory testing and development. The builder highlights the ease of assembly using basic tools and common parts, including a Patmos Arms slide and JSD Supply lower completion kit. Key components like the Swamp Fox optic and Streamlight TLR-7A weapon light are discussed, along with the potential for custom magazine development.

Quick Summary

Building a Polymer 80 (P80) pistol provides a stable platform for accessory testing and custom part development, such as 3D printable magazines. The assembly process is straightforward, requiring basic tools like a vice, tape, and a hand drill, with specific attention paid to trimming excess polymer from the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the P80 Build
  2. 00:05Why Build a Polymer 80?
  3. 00:20Accessory Testing Platform
  4. 00:33Magazine Development Goals
  5. 00:47P80 Build Components
  6. 00:58Patmos Arms Slide Details
  7. 01:04JSD Supply Lower Completion Kit
  8. 01:08Swamp Fox Optic Installation
  9. 01:20Streamlight TLR-7A Weapon Light
  10. 01:34P80 Lower Assembly Process
  11. 01:43Tools for P80 Build
  12. 01:54Trimming Frame Polymer
  13. 02:01Finishing the Frame
  14. 02:07Smooth Cycling and Performance
  15. 02:14Further Development Goals
  16. 02:21Future Content Teaser
  17. 02:27Thanks and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of building a Polymer 80 pistol?

Building a Polymer 80 (P80) pistol offers a customizable and stable platform, ideal for testing various accessories like optics and weapon lights. It also provides a foundation for developing custom parts, such as 3D printable magazines, which is more reliable than using a 3D printed lower receiver.

What tools are needed to build a Polymer 80?

The assembly of a Polymer 80 lower receiver can be accomplished with basic tools. These typically include a vice for stability, tape to secure the jig, and a hand drill for creating necessary holes. Flush cut cutters are also useful for trimming excess polymer.

Which components were used in this Polymer 80 build?

This specific Polymer 80 build features a slide from Patmos Arms with an optic cut and lightning cuts, and lower completion kits from JSD Supply. It is equipped with a Swamp Fox red dot sight and a Streamlight TLR-7A weapon light.

How is the Polymer 80 frame prepared during assembly?

During the Polymer 80 build, any raised polymer sections on the top of the frame that interfere with component fitment need to be removed. This is often done with flush cut cutters and then smoothed down with a file and sandpaper for a clean finish.

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