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.
Next level of PMF, go gen 5.
Locking block available at Match Point USA at the time of this posting https://www.matchpointusa.com/product/glock-locking-block-compact/ Here are the instructions for building the frame https://hydra.lonewolfdist.com/ItemMedia/10000/10000_255153.pdf The Freedom Wolf only works with a Gen 4 trigger housing The frame assembles just like an OEM Gen 4 frame. You will use a Gen 4 trigger housing, trigger w/bar, slide stop lever, and slide lock lever. You have a choice to use either a Gen 4 flat slide lock spring or a round Gen 5 slide lock spring. You will have to stick with a Gen 3/4 slide lock, the Gen 5 is too wide to fit into the frame. You can also use a Glock OEM polymer trigger housing pin since there is no metal that contacts the pin. A standard Gen 3/4 trigger pin and locking block pin is also used.The frame comes with a Gen 3 slide adapter in place at the front of the frame. Leave it there if you plan on using a Gen 3 slide. full guide https://www.marinegunbuilder.com/post/freedom-wolf-80-frame
Works with gen 4 and gen 5 OEM slides
Need gen 4 parts and to source out early gen 4 locking block or if you trim the tabs can use new gen 5 block. watch guide p80 Ralph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKFdvw83LX8
Perfect for Lefties
Easy to construct. The Jig isn't as barney proof as the P80s so it takes having to be 10% smarter than the equipment you're working with. If you acquire LWD LPK it comes with appropriate locking block. Con being the aesthetics with plastic puzzle plugs on top of slide rails. You'll have to do some sanding and polishing to get a smooth finish but grip is great and comes with Magwell. My favorite 80%
great glock frame that functions Perfect
This is the MOST true to design of all the 80 percent glock 19 clones. works flawlessly with a glock 19 slide assembly. the polymer composite is stiffer and more robust than the polymer 80. One note is the mag well has a lot tighter tolerance. I like the fact you do not need to level sand the rails . they are finished very well. the adhesive is great just follow the directions. Get the Completion Kit directly from LONE WOLF it has the locking block included plus has the best parts to make your Glock clone function like a champ. I built this for a 9mm Glock 19
Love the look and feel
only con is looking for all the parts to complet and have it actually work. 'cough' gen 3-4 locking block.
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.
Hard Pass
Like other have said, you need to source both Gen3 and Gen4 parts to complete. It looks good but thats about the only nice thing I can say about it. The grip is short and the magwell is terrible. It really feels like its just cobbled together with a bunch of spare parts in the end.
Ok Frame, Terrible Jig, Lack of Parts
Ill start with the positive: the cutting was easy as butter with a X-Acto knife. I literally didnt have to sand anything except the locking block channel, it cut so smooth. I loved the grip angle and interchangeable back strap. The optional flared magwell was not for me, but it fit clean and I can see how some people would enjoy it. Now on to the negative: unless you want to void your warranty by cutting off a little extra plastic, you NEED an incredibly difficult to find Early Gen 4 locking block, or try and get one from LWD which is impossible with their back order. You also need a Gen 4 trigger housing which is annoying to find on its own, and a Gen 4 mag release. There is no Gen 4 kit I could find except the one LWD sells (again, on back order). Now the down right awful: unlike ever other 80% Lower, the FreedomWolf come with a jig that does not cover the full frame. It lightly slips into the rail holes and snaps in, but in no way is prevented from moving around on the gun. Even following the directions from Lone Wolf to the letter, I drilled my holes off center. When I fit all the pieces together without the rails, everything worked fine, slide and all. Once I installed the rails however, I could see the locking block was raised due to my off center jig making off center holes. But it turns out unlike P80, the rails are glued into the side of the frame! There is no way to replace the jig and try and fix the holes at all. Overall I was impressed with the construction and features of the FreedomWolf, but the difficulty finding parts and the truly terrible jig (have I said how useless the jig is yet?) I will likely be using P80 for my 80% lowers from now on.
Dont Buy!
I guess I shouldve read the item description better. This Lone Wolf lower does not come with the locking block like the Polymer 80 lowers do. Also, this Lone Wolf lower requires a combination of Gen 3 and Gen 4 parts to complete. This means you either have to buy each part individually according to Gen (try finding a Glock Gen 4 trigger housing right now) or you have to buy Lone Wolfs special lower parts kit for this frame from their website. And of course, Lone Wolf does not have the kits in stock. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on the ATF 80% lower ruling and who knows how that is going to affect future firearm parts availability. Also, the grip is too short. I have medium sized hands and my pinky finger rides on the ridge at the opening of the mag well which makes for an uncomfortable grip. If I had to do over, I would not have purchased this lower.
