GlockJockey
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Folks;
I'm looking for information on frame flex - sometimes referred to as the Modulus of Elasticity - as it relates to polymer framed handguns. I've heard bits and pieces about how a polymer framed handgun frame can flex slightly under recoil, but I'm wondering if there's been any sort of definitive study done to determine how it all happens.
Also, does having a light source under the barrel affect the flex of such a frame, and maybe cause failures to feed? I've had a good dig around (even in the old-fashioned realms of ink and paper) but can't seem to locate anything.
If anyone has any information on where to find any sort of scientific treatment of this, I'd love to hear it.
Cheers!
I'm looking for information on frame flex - sometimes referred to as the Modulus of Elasticity - as it relates to polymer framed handguns. I've heard bits and pieces about how a polymer framed handgun frame can flex slightly under recoil, but I'm wondering if there's been any sort of definitive study done to determine how it all happens.
Also, does having a light source under the barrel affect the flex of such a frame, and maybe cause failures to feed? I've had a good dig around (even in the old-fashioned realms of ink and paper) but can't seem to locate anything.
If anyone has any information on where to find any sort of scientific treatment of this, I'd love to hear it.
Cheers!