The current state of Optic Ready aftermarket slides

[Joelski]

So, I've been considering an RMR sight for my G19 for some time now, and I feel that push coming once I get one for another firearm that practically mandates it. So I turn to the brain trust at WEVO (Or should I say Rich, et al. [:D]) for recommendations on an RMR slide. I've been looking at the ZEV Omen, but that slide seems to have gone as quickly as it arrived. Not sure why; to me it struck the balance of looks and function, but something's up with it as it was discontinued on the PDQ. My questions are what are you using and why? Aesthetics are a part of the formula, or else it would be straight Brownell's plainest of plain jane slides. There is a very razor thin line between McLaren Mercedes AMG, and pimped-out ricer and that's cool. Everybody is different, but by now I know I'll be chewing somebody else's flavor and that's cool too, although I do value those "different" touches that separate one's prized daily carry from every other swingin' dick on the line. So dump it in. Answer the poll, say what turns you on or off and I will sit back and learn and reap the fruits of your labors. [:)]

[Joelski]

Post that pic!!

[BoilerUp]

Definitely like Chicken.

I don't carry w/ Optic, but I have a few Glocks with optics plate. The first one to get an RMR will be the G19 Gen5 MOS. For something a bit more interesting, I suggest also taking a look at Zaffiri Precision. Nice quality slides and a fair price point and they also have the occasional sale. I expect they'll have some compelling BF deals.

[UWone77]

Definitely like Chicken.

I don't carry w/ Optic, but I have a few Glocks with optics plate. The first one to get an RMR will be the G19 Gen5 MOS. For something a bit more interesting, I suggest also taking a look at Zaffiri Precision. Nice quality slides and a fair price point and they also have the occasional sale. I expect they'll have some compelling BF deals.

I'll agree with the Zaffiri suggestion. Pretty good quality and prices to match. Got a G26 last black Friday, and the slide and barrel have been money for accuracy.

You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to Glock slides. I also have a Brownells $200 special, and the slide is rough, and the RMR fit is not as precise.

ZEV has the best RMR attachment method. They've definitely sued enough people to protect their IP.

Glock MOS's have worked really well for me accuracy wise. I like FCD's RMR plate for MOS's.

Lot of good choices out there. I'm constantly amazed how fast the red dot has caught on in the handgun market.

[mustangfreek]

Not much to add

Just finally got my first rds for a pistol. Got a holosun new 508t for 275. Haven’t mounted it yet (old brownells slide) cause I’m tracking down screws for it.

I have been in contact and just ordered a slide from Slideworks Engineering. Tons of Glock milling options and for 325 bux you get a new billet slide, milling package of your choice (has a lot of options) , rmr optic cut , top plate and cerakote. I don’t see any better deals and only a 2 weeks lead time.

Just ordered a 17 slide. I’ll post up a pic when it comes in. 325 shipped to my door. Can’t beat it in my opinion.

https://slideworksengineering.com/

[Former11B]

Brownells has a decent slide that pops up in stock every now and then (Gen 3 version on stock now)

A household name company didn’t make the optics ready slide I’ve got...they had some issues with delivering orders in a timely fashion from the website (I bought one that was already at the shop who did the work) and the one the shop guy was using ran well but I’ll definitely go another direction next time just to have a company that can back it up. The smith told me if I had any issues I could return it so I figured what the heck. The only issue I’ve had with that gun is the ghost connector I put in it. Had to take it out and bend it to the correct shape (googled the issue and seemed like It was happening to everyone).

It’s been fun so far and I want an SRO for my next comp gun I think

https://i.imgur.com/FD3WEe9.jpg

[UWone77]

Not much to add

Just finally got my first rds for a pistol. Got a holosun new 508t for 275. Haven’t mounted it yet (old brownells slide) cause I’m tracking down screws for it.

I have been in contact and just ordered a slide from Slideworks Engineering. Tons of Glock milling options and for 325 bux you get a new billet slide, milling package of your choice (has a lot of options) , rmr optic cut , top plate and cerakote. I don’t see any better deals and only a 2 weeks lead time.

Just ordered a 17 slide. I’ll post up a pic when it comes in. 325 shipped to my door. Can’t beat it in my opinion.

https://slideworksengineering.com/

Thanks for the hot tip... I've been looking for a Gen 3 Multicam slide since I've had this Multicam Danger Close frame for some time now. I didn't want to cerakote it separately and was waiting for someone to have to do it in one fell swoop. I'll probably be making an order soon. Good prices like you stated.

[Joelski]

Good input. Next challenge is finding anything that's actually in stock!

I'd not heard of Zaffiri until this thread. Of course they have the same problem as everybody else...

Plenty of gen 3 & 4 stuff, though.

[mustangfreek]

Agency is overpriced

Brownells is the value meal

Slideworks is only a 2 week lead time

And you already have a slide, could just send to SW, jagerwerks or a few other good shops and get what you want sorta.

[Joelski]

Can't really find anything that blows my skirt up. ZEV had the bomb unit and they discontinued it as fast as they put it up. Everything else is too plain, too tacky, or too meh. It's tough being the baby bear.

[gatordev]

Can't really find anything that blows my skirt up. ZEV had the bomb unit and they discontinued it as fast as they put it up. Everything else is too plain, too tacky, or too me. It's tough being the baby bear.

I've always been a fan of utilitarian looks for something like an utilitarian tool like a Glock, so I'm not the right customer for all of these various cut designs. For me, if they're not already there, some front serrations and an optics cut works great. I just got back my other G17 slide from DP Customs and it's waiting for me when I get home next week. I'm looking forward to putting my 507T on it and running it, in all it's boring glory. The only down side is that the finish was redone, so it won't look like it has 8,000 rounds through it, which it does. That definitely lessens my range cred. I'll have to off-set that with wearing more Multi-cam and Crye gear, I guess.

[mustangfreek]

Can't really find anything that blows my skirt up. ZEV had the bomb unit and they discontinued it as fast as they put it up. Everything else is too plain, too tacky, or too me. It's tough being the baby bear.

Dude. You have a slide, send it too Any one of the good company’s, probably a dozen or so. Your worse then me..I’m picky too, but..so many options

Snoop Instagram for motivation

[UWone77]

Decided on whim to buy an AIM Surplus slide for $219 to see if it's worth a shit vs say a Brownells slide.

[mustangfreek]

I’ve been eyeing those also. Also seen Arm or Ally has some decent looking options for $175 ish

[mustangfreek]

I still think SE , I mentioned above is the best value for the buck. New slide,Cerakoted, optic cut of your choice, milling package (a lot of options) , suppressor height sights, shipped was just over $300 bux and 2 week turn around.

[UWone77]

I still think SE , I mentioned above is the best value for the buck. New slide,Cerakoted, optic cut of your choice, milling package (a lot of options) , suppressor height sights, shipped was just over $300 bux and 2 week turn around.

I agree, just went with AIM because they had Urban camo, was going to see if it closely matched this frame I already have.

[mustangfreek]

Joelski- just noticed in my email FYI- if you want another cheap option to maybe try,grey ghost has their slides and all parts on discount all over the webs , rainier arms etc.

[Joelski]

The V1 is sorta okay, but everybody else thinks so too. Sold out everywhere.

I'll wait a while and find somebody that offers custom millwork. Like I said, I like a certain look, but not if everybody and their brother has one too.

[mustangfreek]

Lol
Your picky..

[UWone77]

Zaffiri is having a pre Black Friday sale. $199 slides and $99 barrels. Can't beat that.

https://zaffiriprecision.com/product-category/ready-to-ship/?mc_cid=c7b5941e3a&mc_eid=fe1370b07c

[mustangfreek]

Lol…I don’t like all the holes in their slides

SW has some killer deals coming up for BF

[UWone77]

Lol…I don’t like all the holes in their slides

SW has some killer deals coming up for BF

I might do one of their ported slides with the ported barrel, but yeah, some of their designs are meh.

[Joelski]

Snagged a Zaffiri today. They just dropped the Gen 5's this morning. Expensive BF so far..

Still have yet to get my first dot. I'm leaning RMR with the 6.5 dot.

Stang, or anybody else: who's got the best deal going on these this weekend?

[Stone]

I like chicken!! DSG has a cyber monday deal on a few RMR's
https://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?12158-The-current-state-of-Optic-Ready-aftermarket-slides/page2

https://dsgarms.com/weeklydeals

[Joelski]

The new Chickenator!

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[mustangfreek]

Nice
My BF slide from SW is suppose to be here this week

Looks good, just too many holes and too big of a billboard on the side of it..lol

What optic did you go with?

[Joelski]

Eyeballs so far. The unplanned SBR-to-be build ate up my budget. I could do without the advertising, but I kinda dig the holes. (SWIDT?)

[Joelski]

One more question, because I know fuck all about these things. With RMR's, what is the difference between an RM-06, and RM-07? What is the best Trijicon RMR red dot for a Glock 19 (Calling UWOne77!) Of the twenty or thirty that you have, what ones do you like the best and why?

[UWone77]

One more question, because I know fuck all about these things. With RMR's, what is the difference between an RM-06, and RM-07? What is the best Trijicon RMR red dot for a Glock 19 (Calling UWOne77!) Of the twenty or thirty that you have, what ones do you like the best and why?

RM06 3.25 MOA, RM07 6.5 MOA Dot.

The majority of the ones I have are those two, which ever one was on sale. I prefer the bigger dot, as I shoot pistol 50 yards in. The nice thing about the 3.25 MOA dot, it is possible to make consistent hits at 100 yards with that optic.

[mustangfreek]

Rm06 landing tomorrow for me..found a new one for 4 bills shipped.

[Joelski]

Okay, so stupid question:

Do I need to put silencer height sights on this, or do regular ones work? It's still sitting in my desk drawer and I haven't tracked down a parts kit, or the optic yet. I could cabbage the parts from my existing 19, but then I wouldn't have a starter kit for a second 19 and Rich would probably be disappointed. [:D] Oh well, he's probably disappointed anyway. I bought to rifle optics this month and only am only in the process of adding one rifle, so that's a victory in my ledger! :D

[UWone77]

Okay, so stupid question:

Do I need to put silencer height sights on this, or do regular ones work? It's still sitting in my desk drawer and I haven't tracked down a parts kit, or the optic yet. I could cabbage the parts from my existing 19, but then I wouldn't have a starter kit for a second 19 and Rich would probably be disappointed. [:D] Oh well, he's probably disappointed anyway. I bought to rifle optics this month and only am only in the process of adding one rifle, so that's a victory in my ledger! :D

Suppressor height sights are great, but not a must. In a pinch, just cant the gun slightly upwards to use the front sight.

I'd get correct height sights on an EDC though.

[Joelski]

Thanks Rich. I'll put them on the list. This is primarily a shooting for fun and HD gun. I'll probably go back to a Shield, or get a 365 this year for carry. I don't have a lot of options for on-body carry at the moment, so that'll get fixed before spending any more on a play gun.

[BoilerUp]

Thanks Rich. I'll put them on the list. This is primarily a shooting for fun and HD gun. I'll probably go back to a Shield, or get a 365 this year for carry. I don't have a lot of options for on-body carry at the moment, so that'll get fixed before spending any more on a play gun.

I'm generally a Glock guy, but the 365XL is really growing on me. 12 rds in compact package that I can shoot very accurately with the RDS. My groups with a G43 are embarrassing.

[Joelski]

The state of things so far..

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[mustangfreek]

All that and no red dot
Lol

[Joelski]

Oh but wait.. The MURDER CLUB has convened.

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