Building My Space Gun

Published on May 18, 2022
Duration: 6:37

This guide details the process of customizing a Glock 19 Gen 5 into a 'space gun' by integrating aftermarket components. It covers replacing factory sights, custom slide milling for a red dot optic, installing a Radian barrel and compensator, and applying custom finishes. The build emphasizes improved aesthetics and performance through specialized gunsmithing services.

Quick Summary

Customizing a Glock 19 involves replacing factory sights with options like Heini tritium sights and upgrading to a red dot optic. Services like Floyds Customs perform slide milling for optics, enabling co-witnessing, while EDC Kustoms handles custom finishes. Radian offers barrel/compensator kits and captured recoil springs to ensure reliable function with these modifications.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Glock 19 Introduction & Radian Barrel Issues
  2. 00:30Radian Barrel & Comp Improvements
  3. 01:00Replacing Glock Factory Sights
  4. 01:14Sight Installation at East County Guns
  5. 01:30Heini Tritium Sights Installation
  6. 02:20Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan Optic Features
  7. 02:35ACSS Vulcan Reticle Benefits
  8. 03:07Custom Slide Milling at Floyds Customs
  9. 03:43Optic Integration & Co-Witness
  10. 04:15Custom Finishing by EDC Kustoms
  11. 04:42Final 'Space Gun' Transformation
  12. 05:07Future Plans & Radian Recoil Spring
  13. 06:04Upcoming Full Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of an enclosed emitter red dot optic like the Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan?

Enclosed emitter red dot optics offer superior protection against environmental factors. They prevent debris, moisture, and dirt from accumulating on the emitter lens, ensuring a clear sight picture and reliable operation in adverse weather conditions, unlike open-emitter designs.

What is the ACSS Vulcan reticle designed for?

The ACSS Vulcan reticle is engineered for rapid target acquisition. Its unique design includes a large outer circle and a central chevron, providing an immediate visual cue to help shooters quickly reacquire the reticle if it's not perfectly aligned upon presenting the firearm.

Why is custom slide milling important for red dot optics on Glocks?

Custom slide milling allows a red dot optic to sit lower on the slide. This deep integration is crucial for achieving a proper co-witness with standard height iron sights, providing a reliable backup aiming solution if the electronic optic fails.

What role does a captured recoil spring assembly play with a compensator?

Compensators reduce muzzle rise by venting gas, which can also decrease the slide's cycling force. A captured recoil spring assembly, like Radian's, is designed to ensure reliable cycling of the firearm by providing consistent spring tension, especially when using a compensator.

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