{"id":1327,"date":"2025-12-16T20:11:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g80.com\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2025-12-16T22:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:05:19","slug":"polymer-80-vs-g80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g80.com\/es\/newsroom\/blog\/polymer80-vs-g80\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer80 vs G80: gu\u00eda comparativa para armadores de 80%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve been building 80% pistols, you already know: Polymer80 shutting down in 2024 left a lot of us wondering what&#8217;s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P80 was&nbsp;<em>the<\/em>&nbsp;name in 80% Glock frames for over a decade. It&#8217;s where most of us started. And when they closed their doors, it felt like the end of an era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But here&#8217;s the thing: <\/strong>the 80% world didn&#8217;t stop. It evolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g80.com\/es\/\">G80 by Defense Distributed<\/a> has stepped into the gap with some serious improvements: steel construction, smarter engineering, and a design built specifically for today&#8217;s regulatory environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a P80 veteran looking for your next build or someone just getting into 80% pistols, you need to know how these two stack up. This guide breaks down exactly what changed, what&#8217;s better, and why G80 might be the upgrade you didn&#8217;t know you were waiting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80.png 1200w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-275x115.png 275w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-800x333.png 800w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-990x413.png 990w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-fcu-vs-p80-441x184.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened to Polymer80?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start with some context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polymer80\">Polymer80<\/a> basically\u00a0<em>created<\/em>\u00a0the mainstream 80% pistol market. From 2013 to 2024, they were the standard. If you wanted to build your own Glock-compatible pistol at home, P80 was the answer. They made it accessible and achievable for everyday enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came the lawsuits. And the regulatory pressure. And more lawsuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By August 2024, it was over. <a href=\"https:\/\/txgunrights.org\/americas-most-prominent-homemade-gun-manufacturer-polymer80-closes-down-after-a-long-series-of-lawsuits-and-regulatory-hassle\/\">Polymer80 shut down<\/a>, and thousands of builders lost access to technical support, warranty service, and replacement parts overnight. If you had a half-finished build sitting on your bench, you were suddenly on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here&#8217;s the silver lining: that gap in the market forced innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New players had to step up, and they had to do it better. They couldn&#8217;t just copy what P80 did. They needed to build something designed for the current environment, not the one from 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s exactly what G80 did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet G80: Built for What Comes Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So who&#8217;s behind G80? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defdist.org\/\">Defense Distributed<\/a>, a name you probably recognize if you&#8217;ve been paying attention to firearms accessibility over the past decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes G80 different isn&#8217;t just that it exists. It&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>how<\/em>&nbsp;it was designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 was engineered after the VanDerStok Supreme Court ruling in March 2025. That&#8217;s not a small detail. The entire system was built with current regulations in mind from day one, not retrofitted or adapted, but purpose-built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Steel Difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s where things get interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of an all-polymer frame like P80, G80 uses a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g80.com\/es\/producto\/armazon-sin-terminar-g80\/\">4140 steel fire control unit<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with a nitride finish. That&#8217;s the same steel used in quality barrels and bolts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does that mean for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zero flex under recoil.<\/strong>&nbsp;Steel doesn&#8217;t care how many rounds you put through it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtually unlimited service life.<\/strong>&nbsp;You&#8217;re not going to wear this out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tighter tolerances.<\/strong>&nbsp;Steel machines more precisely than polymer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monolithic Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P80 builders know the drill: locking block rail, rear rail module, careful alignment, and hoping everything lines up with your slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 takes a different approach. The design is&nbsp;<strong>monolithic<\/strong>, with no separate rail sections to align. The rails are integrated into the steel FCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means no more fighting tolerance stacking when you&#8217;re trying to mate an aftermarket slide. The fit is tighter out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility You Can Count On<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worried about parts compatibility? Don&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 works with&nbsp;<strong>Glock 19 Gen 3 components<\/strong>, the same parts ecosystem you&#8217;re probably already familiar with. OEM or quality aftermarket, your slides, barrels, and trigger assemblies will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, it&#8217;s compatible with the\u00a0<strong>open-source 120R grip system<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g80.com\/es\/descargas\/\">giving you customization options<\/a> that weren&#8217;t possible with P80&#8217;s fixed grip angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard holster compatibility? Maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained.png\" alt=\"g80 vs p80 explained\" class=\"wp-image-1361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained.png 1200w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-275x115.png 275w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-800x333.png 800w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-990x413.png 990w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-vs-polymer80-explained-441x184.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polymer80 vs G80: Head-to-Head Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alright, let&#8217;s get to what you came here for: the direct comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frame Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polymer80:<\/strong>&nbsp;All-polymer construction. Lightweight, sure. But some builders experienced stress cracking around the frame rails after thousands of rounds. Polymer can also flex under recoil, which affects shot-to-shot consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G80:<\/strong>&nbsp;4140 steel fire control unit with nitride finish. Heavier, yes. But zero flex, no stress cracking, and a service life measured in &#8220;basically forever.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means for you:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you&#8217;re building something you want to last, and shoot hard, steel is the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rail System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polymer80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Multi-piece design with separate locking block rail and rear rail module. Alignment was critical. Get it wrong, and you&#8217;re fighting your build the whole way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monolithic design with integrated rails. No alignment headaches. No tolerance stacking issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means for you:<\/strong>&nbsp;Less frustration during the build, better results after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jig System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polymer80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Single-use jig. Make a mistake? Buy a new kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Infinitely reusable jig with included tooling. Mess up? Start over. No additional purchase required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means for you:<\/strong>&nbsp;More room to learn, less pressure to be perfect on the first try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polymer80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Designed before the current regulatory environment. Faced constant legal challenges that ultimately contributed to their closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G80:<\/strong>&nbsp;Purpose-built for VanDerStok compliance. Designed after the ruling, not adapted to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means for you:<\/strong>&nbsp;Peace of mind knowing the system was engineered for today&#8217;s rules. (Always check your state laws, more on that below.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Comparison Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Polymer80<\/th><th>G80<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Frame Material<\/td><td>Polymer<\/td><td>4140 Steel FCU<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rail Design<\/td><td>Multi-piece<\/td><td>Monolithic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jig Reusability<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td>Infinite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gen Compatibility<\/td><td>Gen 3<\/td><td>Gen 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Designed for Current Regs<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools.png\" alt=\"g80 and p80 build tools\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools.png 1200w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-275x115.png 275w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-800x333.png 800w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-990x413.png 990w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/g80-build-tools-441x184.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need for a G80 Build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to actually build one? Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 includes essential tooling with the kit, which is a nice touch. But you&#8217;ll still need to supply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dremel<\/strong>&nbsp;(for finishing work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drill press or milling machine<\/strong>&nbsp;(for precision cuts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic hand tools<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patience<\/strong>&nbsp;(seriously, don&#8217;t rush it)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re building on the Glock 19 Gen 3 platform, so you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slide (complete or build your own)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger assembly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide parts kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OEM parts work great. Quality aftermarket works great. Just avoid the cheapest no-name stuff if you want reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to customize your grip angle or texture? The&nbsp;<strong>120R grip ecosystem<\/strong>&nbsp;gives you options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve completed a P80 build before, the process will feel familiar. The monolithic design actually simplifies some steps, since no rail alignment means fewer opportunities to mess things up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First-time builder? Expect a few hours for a careful build. Take your time. Watch the tutorials. <a href=\"https:\/\/g80.com\/wp-content\/themes\/g80\/downloads\/G80_Product_Manual.pdf\">Read the documentation<\/a>. It&#8217;s not a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80.png\" alt=\"vanderstock ruling g80 p80 legality\" class=\"wp-image-1359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80.png 1200w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-275x115.png 275w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-800x333.png 800w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-990x413.png 990w, https:\/\/g80dotcom.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vanderstock-ruling-g80-p80-441x184.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is This Legal? Understanding Current Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s address the elephant in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The VanDerStok Ruling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In March 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the ATF&#8217;s authority to regulate certain firearm kits under their 2022 frame\/receiver rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what that\u00a0<em>doesn&#8217;t<\/em>\u00a0mean: <\/strong>80% builds aren&#8217;t banned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what it <em>does<\/em> mean:<\/strong> the line between what&#8217;s a &#8220;firearm&#8221; and what&#8217;s a &#8220;kit&#8221; matters more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How G80 Handles It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 was designed specifically to meet current standards. The system separates the fire control unit (the part you&#8217;re completing) from the grip module. You&#8217;re not assembling a kit that &#8220;readily converts&#8221; to a firearm. You&#8217;re completing an 80% FCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distinction matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the part where I remind you:&nbsp;<strong>this isn&#8217;t legal advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal law is one thing. State law is another. Some states have additional restrictions on 80% builds, serialization requirements, or outright bans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Always verify your local laws before building.<\/strong>&nbsp;What&#8217;s legal in Texas might not be legal in California. Do your homework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polymer80&#8217;s closure was the end of an era. But it wasn&#8217;t the end of 80% building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G80 represents a genuine evolution, not just a replacement, but an improvement. Steel construction that won&#8217;t flex or crack. Monolithic rails that eliminate alignment headaches. A reusable jig that lets you learn without penalty. And a design built for today&#8217;s regulatory environment, not yesterday&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The improvements aren&#8217;t incremental. They address the real problems P80 builders dealt with for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a veteran looking for your next project or a first-timer entering the 80% world, G80 gives you a solid foundation to build on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Ready to see what the next generation of 80% frames looks like? <a href=\"https:\/\/g80.com\/product\/g80-build-kit\/\">Check out the G80<\/a> and see why builders are making the switch.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Si usted ha estado armando pistolas al 80\u00a0%, ya lo sabe: el cierre de Polymer80 en 2024 nos dej\u00f3 a muchos pregunt\u00e1ndonos qu\u00e9 sigue. P80 fue&nbsp;el&nbsp;referente en armazones Glock al 80\u00a0% durante m\u00e1s de una d\u00e9cada. Ah\u00ed empezamos la mayor\u00eda. Y cuando cerr\u00f3 sus puertas, sentimos que terminaba una era. 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