Glock melting point (Nylon 6)

[riggins_83]

Glock frames are made from Nylon 6 with a melting point of 428F. I'm curious if anytime has seen the condition of a Glock after surviving a fire while in the safe, how the gun fired, if the frame was weak, etc.

http://www.polymerprocessing.com/polymers/PA6.html

 

[DrBundy]

Never seen a melted (partially or otherwise) Glock, but I personally would not trust one that showed signs of heat abuse. Especially since Glock will sell you a new receiver for about $45 (plus transfer fees) if you send them a BATF notice of destruction for the old receiver. I'm ASSuming that the metal slide and components would survive a scorching, but I have no knowledge on that side either. Just food for thought. Anyone else BBQ'd a Glock and have tales to tell?

~A

 

[troy_mclure]

i was offered a glock that the bottom of the grip had melted from a car fire. i passed on it thanks to the advise of this board.