10008678 Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
The Freedom Wolf 80% lower offers a true Glock-like experience with solid construction and a comfortable grip, but many users face frustration sourcing compatible Gen 3 and Gen 4 parts. The provided jig is criticized for being ineffective, leading to inconsistent drilling. Overall, while it shows potential, challenges with parts compatibility and jig performance leave many weary.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Parts Compatibility
75%
A significant number of reviewers highlight the need for both Gen 3 and Gen 4 components to complete the build, pointing out the difficulty of sourcing these parts, especially the early Gen 4 locking block. This has resulted in dissatisfaction due to parts availability challenges, with 75% of reviewers mentioning this issue.
Jig Quality
60%
Reviewers mostly express disappointment with the quality of the jig, stating that it doesn't secure adequately and leads to off-center drilling positions. Many believe that the jig's shortcomings contribute to their fitment issues with the finished frame. Around 60% of reviewers have mentioned concerns about the jig's performance.
Grip Comfort
50%
The grip is frequently praised for its design and comfort, with several users appreciating the ergonomics and texture that closely resemble traditional Glock frames. Despite indicating comfort, there are complaints about its short length which can be a concern for users with larger hands. This theme was mentioned by 50% of reviewers.
Build Experience
55%
Most reviewers indicate that the actual process of constructing the frame is relatively straightforward, especially highlighting the ease of cutting. However, the overall experience is dampened by issues with parts sourcing and the jig. This positive aspect was noted by 55% of reviewers, who found the build experience enjoyable despite the associated challenges.
Overall Quality
40%
Despite the challenges, some users appreciate the overall build quality and feel that the Freedom Wolf has the potential to be one of the better 80% lowers available, particularly emphasizing its solid structure and material. This theme resonates well with 40% of reviewers, indicating mixed feelings about overall product quality.
Some good, some bad, lots of ugly
The Good: Most Glock-like with the texturing, has undercut trigger, flat or curved backstrap, glue-in rails weren't that hard to do. No casting void on the grip. The Bad: The jig is the worse I've used and took the most fitment of the four P80s and one 80% Arms builds I've done, just flimsy and janky and probably the reason why I'm having fitment issues. Magazines (I only have OEM G19s) do not drop free and like P80 and 80%Arms, certain magazine base plates may/may not play nice. No casting void on the grip so I can't install a Vickers Tactical plug/punch tool. The Ugly: The magazine well, ugh! (it looks better without it). I'm thinking some enterprising technical person will (or probably already as) develop a STL file for something more contoured and less ugly. The "slide-on-and-secure-with-a-pin" isn't that bad. If you live in a non-restricted state this might be a viable upgrade from a Glock OEM frame.
Don't like the jig
Of the 80 percent polymer frames I have worked with, this is easily the worst one. The jig does not lock in place very well. When attempting to drill the holes the jig constantly moved. Also the material that needs to be removed is in harder to get to areas than other 80 percent frames I have completed.
