There are three common materials from which pistol frames are commonly made. More importantly, since the frame is one of the largest pieces of the gun (effectively the same as the receiver in other firearms) the material from which it’s made is going to significantly impact handling, maintenance, and performance. […]

Pistol frames are in demand mainly for one of three reasons. One, hobbyists and competitive shooters like to create their own home builds from 80% frames that are unfinished. Two, builders like to use frames to recreate functional handguns using parts or build kits. Three, shooters with older, aging firearms […]