Pfc9 Vs Glock 19 - Checking my email in July 2021, I saw that Primary Arms was running a summer sale and discovered they had a polymer PFC9 for $429.99. Honestly, I didn't need another gun, but at the same time I wanted to get a new gun to test and evaluate. So what the hell.
Polymer 80 has been around for a while and produces 80% lower bells as well as AR15 and AR10 lowers at affordable prices. Their 80% discount comes with the jigs and building makes the shooter fun. But the downside is that each element has to be adjusted manually. If not, you will have a lot of failures. My friend has two and has trouble screwing them onto her bike, but another friend has one and it works fine. But I advise against it.
Pfc9 Vs Glock 19
What made me want to buy a Polymer 80 instead of the regular Glock 19 Blue Label? Well, to begin with, I hate the grip of the Glock 19. I like its compact design, but I hate how the trigger guard presses against my middle finger after only firing a few rounds due to my high grip. So if I were to buy a blue label bell I would send it in and have it cut off the dotted grip trigger guard, add TruGlo TFXPro sights, extended bolt release, and an Apex Tactical trigger and trigger spring/connector. So after all said and done, I would invest close to $900-1000 to buy a gun.
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Polymer 80 saves me money all over the world. The gun itself saves me money and solves the trigger guard double undercut problem, the only extras I will need to buy will be the TFXPro sights, extended bolt catch and the Apex Tactical trigger and trigger spring/connector later. Are the parts needed for this gun available out of the box? No, it's not necessary, but that's my personal preference. So with the extras I would only invest around $750. So in the end I will save about $150-250 compared to buying a Blue Label doorbell.
But we're not here to talk about aftermarket Glock accessories, we're here to talk about factory serialized 80 polymer.
When the Polymer 80 arrived at my local gun store, I was very pleased to see that it came in a plastic case. I was worried it would come in a cardboard box as most basic guns usually do. Opening the case, I noticed that the pistol contains three Polymer80 15 magazines, which is a win-win for both parties.
Picking up the gun, the grip feels amazing in the hand. The notches on the handle resemble the Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 Compact. He's quite aggressive so I'm wondering how he'll feel wearing the IWB. The pistol frame offers a double undercut trigger guard, stippling and a picatinny rail for attaching lasers or flashlights. One downside to this pistol is that the magazine release is only available for the right hand. Keep this in mind for left-handed shooters.
Field Test: Polymer80 Compact 9mm For Outdoors Enthusiasts
By swinging the slider back, it seems like a normal bell. It is smooth and has no hiccups. The lock has serrations front and back, and the front crown is slightly bevelled inwards. The "competition" style sights are metal, but only offer white dot front sights and blacked out sights. While they are an improvement on the plastic sights, it's not a bad design. I just wish it was a traditional three-dot image.
While dry firing the gun at a gun shop, I noticed that the trigger was a little gritty. The flat trigger is a nice addition but could be better in my opinion. It has a lot of rough pickup until it hits the "wall". The trigger pull averages 5.7 pounds, so it's not too terrible.
Finding a holster for this gun is a bit tricky. Unfortunately, standard Glock holsters will not fit this pistol. You need to find a holster manufacturer that offers a mold specifically for the Polymer 80. The ones we found include Black Rhino Concealment, NSR Tactical, Vedder Holsters, Henry Holsters, Eclipse Holsters, and ANR Designs. The only company that really liked holsters out of all those listed was ANR Designs of Manchester, NH. ANR Designs offers IWB and OWB options for the PFC9 and other popular makes and models. We decided to take one of their OWB holsters to accommodate the Streamlight TLR-1.
At long range, this gun behaves like a bell. I shot about 400 BBs with a mix of steel, brass and 100 defensive BBs. It didn't jam once, but the grit that was noticed with the trigger at the gun shop did cause some timing errors at the shooting range. While inserting the magazine and pressing the bolt's trigger, the trigger would reset further forward and the trigger would almost jam. I had to exert more pressure than usual to move it. Not sure if this is normal with a flat trigger but I didn't like how it worked.
Talon Grips For Polymer80 Pf940c, Pfc9
I think the first upgrades to this gun will be TFXPro sights, an extra 6 lb. trigger spring, a bell minus connector and a polished rounded safety plunger. I will see if adding a polished rounded safety plunger along with an extra 6 lb. trigger spring and minus bell connector will make the trigger grit go away and see if that helps with the trigger issue. I may change the trigger to an APEX trigger later, but time will tell.
Finally, is a gun a real "bell killer"? Just... MEH. There is a gen 3 bell base with this gun, it will work as a bell should. In my opinion, the decisive factor for me is the texture of the grip and undercut on the trigger ... yes
Gun. For me, that factor alone is a big advantage for someone who gets a crushed "bell finger" while grabbing a Glock 19.
As far as reliability goes, I'd say once the trigger kink has worked it should be fine. As I said, it ate any ammo we passed through it and had consistent ejection patterns with no striker issues. I will update this gun later when I upgrade it so stay tuned!
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If you're looking for an "affordable" pistol and you're not just a "plain Jane" Glock 19, check out the Polymer80 PFC9 and see if it's right for you!
I was born and raised in North Carolina and grew up surrounded by firearms, shooting airguns from the age of about 3-4. I serve my county as a paramedic and work part time at my local gun shop. I've been writing for Epic Tactical since May 2016 and have been doing YouTube firearms reviews for about the same amount of time. My enthusiasm is directed towards the medical side, but I am always there to help new shooters find the perfect weapon and work on their technique. My wife usually accompanies me to the range and is always there to help shooters with their techniques and answer questions.
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