Videos tagged with Slide Milling

This guide details the process of installing an Aimpoint COA red dot optic onto a Glock pistol using GlockStore's specialized optics cut service. It covers the necessary steps from slide preparation to final sight installation, emphasizing the unique mounting system of the COA and the importance of proper tool usage. The guide is presented by Lenny Magill, Founder/CEO of GlockStore Performance and Custom Shop, an expert with extensive experience in optics milling.

This guide compares the Aimpoint COA, ACRO P2, and Holosun EPS/EPS Carry pistol optics, focusing on their mounting systems and design features. The Aimpoint COA utilizes a proprietary 'A-cut' system for a low profile, while the ACRO P2 offers a different mounting solution. The Holosun EPS is presented as a viable alternative with diverse reticle options. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences for optimal pistol sight selection and potential custom slide modifications.

This guide details the custom modification process for a Glock 47, transforming it into a competition-ready firearm. It covers advanced gunsmithing techniques such as slide milling, Cerakote application, trigger optimization, and the installation of specialized components like a Toni System magwell and Holosun SCS MOS optic. The instruction comes from an experienced custom gunsmith and competition shooter, emphasizing precision and performance enhancements.

This video from Glock Store highlights the growing trend of red dot optics on handguns, emphasizing their speed advantage. It showcases ZeroTech optics, particularly their value proposition and specific models for RMR footprint and slimline Glock pistols like the 43X MOS. The Glock Store's 10-day optics program for slide milling and optic installation is also detailed.

This video from Palmetto State Armory details the various PSA Dagger compact pistol slides, highlighting differences in cuts, serrations, and window designs. It explains how features like the 'extreme carry cut' and 'gator mouth cut' aid in holstering, while window cuts affect weight and aesthetics. All slides are presented as RMR-cut from the factory and offer options for sight configurations.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Viridian RFX 44 and RFX 45 green dot optics, highlighting their unique design features and mounting options. The presenter emphasizes the growing adoption of optics in law enforcement and for civilian concealed carry due to increased accuracy and speed. Key features discussed include the top-mounted battery and emitter, which allow for a lower optic profile and better co-witness capability with factory sights. The video also covers installation on Glock MOS platforms and the possibility of slide milling for non-MOS firearms.

This guide details the process and considerations for adding a red dot sight to a 1911 pistol. It covers the necessity of slide milling, potential re-coating requirements, and crucial steps for securely mounting the optic, including the proper use of Loctite on both the mounting plate and optic screws. The video emphasizes the importance of aiming redundancy with suppressor height sights and highlights the permanent nature of this modification.

This guide details the process of installing a red dot sight on a Springfield Armory 1911 pistol featuring the new AOS (Auto-Optic System) mounting platform. It covers removing the factory plate, selecting the correct adapter plate for optics like the Sig Sauer Romeo1 with an RMR footprint, securing the plate with torqued screws and Loctite, and finally mounting the red dot optic. The video emphasizes safety and proper torque specifications for a secure installation.

This video demonstrates the process of adding an optic to a California-compliant Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0. The presenter highlights that the OEM slide can be cut for an RMR footprint by a gunsmith, with options for porting and side windows. The installation of a Trijicon SRO optic is shown, emphasizing the use of stronger Loctite on the mounting screws.

This video demonstrates the installation of the new, extra-large Vortex Defender XL red dot optic onto a custom-milled Glock slide. The presenter highlights the optic's features, including its top-mounted battery and large window, and explains the importance of direct slide milling for a lower optic height. The installation process is shown on a Gen 5 Glock 17 slide, emphasizing the DeltaPoint Pro footprint compatibility.

This review of the HK SFP9L highlights its striker-fired mechanism, polymer frame, and steel slide. The reviewer notes HK's signature rigid and lightweight polymer frames, which can result in a 'drier' reaction. Ergonomic customization options like interchangeable backstraps and side panels are discussed, alongside the unique silicone gasket for barrel lockup. The trigger is described as having an initially complex mechanical setup that can be significantly improved with minor modifications for a crisp break and consistent reset.