Glock - What part is actually a "gun"

[over under 12]

I have a random question. I tried to search but was probably using the wrong terminology. I am pretty familiar with rifles, but I had a question about my glock. What part is the actual "gun" or receiver? Just looking at the gun nothing really strikes me as obvious. I would think that the polymer portion is the "gun", but I see replacement ones for sale with no FFL needed.

[normanvin]

I have a random question. I tried to search but was probably using the wrong terminology. I am pretty familiar with rifles, but I had a question about my glock. What part is the actual "gun" or receiver? Just looking at the gun nothing really strikes me as obvious. I would think that the polymer portion is the "gun", but I see replacement ones for sale with no FFL needed.

The part that has the serial number on it.

[streaker69]

The part that has the serial number on it.

My G19 has serial number on frame, barrel and slide. I've often wondered that as well, in regards to replacement slides for these, since all three parts are serialized.

[rwb1500]

The part that has the serial number on it.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I'm guessing he's joking,
Because if you hadn't noticed, there are serial numbers all over your Glock.



The receiver is the lower polymer part of the gun. Ya know, the part that isn't the slide. Now, the OP says that he sees replacement frames for sale without an FFL... I looked around and can't find any of that. Pretty sure you need an FFL.

[LittleRedToyota]

The part that has the serial number on it.

glocks have serial numbers on the frame, on the slide, and on the barrel. (i have one with 3 different serial numbers as both the slide and barrel have been replaced )

to the OP, it is the frame...also known sometimes as the receiver...which is legally the "firearm". the frame is the polymer part (with the grip, trigger guard, etc.)

[pstew]

The plastic frame is the "gun" Where do you see frames for sale with out an FFL?

[ChamberedRound]

My understanding is that the frame is the "gun".

You can buy barrels, slides (like .22 conversion kits), and other parts without regulation, but the frame must be bought/sold as per state and federal law regarding handguns.

[over under 12]

The plastic frame is the "gun" Where do you see frames for sale with out an FFL?

I saw them sitting out like any other part. Now that I think about it though, I never asked if they were FFL or not. So yeah, this was a dumb question on my part.

[LittleRedToyota]

I've often wondered that as well, in regards to replacement slides for these, since all three parts are serialized.

the serial numbers on the slide and barrel are legally meaningless...at least in PA--some other states might have some stupid laws about them.

i have a glock with a replacement barrel and slide, so it has three different serial numbers. it is not an issue. the only one that actually counts is the one on the frame.

[normanvin]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I'm guessing he's joking,
Because if you hadn't noticed, there are serial numbers all over your Glock.



The receiver is the lower polymer part of the gun. Ya know, the part that isn't the slide. Now, the OP says that he sees replacement frames for sale without an FFL... I looked around and can't find any of that. Pretty sure you need an FFL.

Truth be told I never noticed it on more then the one place. And I have three glocks.


Sorry to add confusion to the thread. Its been a long day.