Co-Witness Your Red Dot With Factory Iron Sights

Published on July 14, 2023
Duration: 5:33

This video explains how to achieve co-witnessing with factory iron sights on a Glock 43X (non-MOS) by utilizing a 'combat cut' modification. This specialized milling allows the rear sight dovetail to be placed forward of the optic's glass, providing a lower one-fifth co-witness without needing suppressor-height sights. The GlockStore offers this service as part of their 10-day optics program.

Quick Summary

Achieve co-witnessing with factory iron sights on a Glock 43X (non-MOS) by using a 'combat cut' modification. This service mills the slide to position the rear sight dovetail in front of the optic's glass, enabling a lower one-fifth co-witness without suppressor-height sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Co-Witnessing Goal
  2. 00:14Glock 43X & Co-Witnessing Challenges
  3. 00:34Dovetail Position Issue on Standard G43X
  4. 01:08The Combat Cut Solution
  5. 01:20Vortex Defender Optic Compatibility
  6. 01:41Rear Sight Placement: In Front of Glass
  7. 01:55Speaker's Preference for Sight Placement
  8. 02:35Benefits of the Combat Cut
  9. 03:03Suppressor Height Sights vs. Combat Cut
  10. 03:31Example: G43X with Vortex Defender & Combat Cut
  11. 03:49Lower One-Fifth Co-Witness Explained
  12. 04:00GlockStore's 10-Day Optics Program
  13. 04:20Program Options: Combo vs. Service Only
  14. 04:39Commitment to Speed and Accuracy
  15. 04:50Join GlockStore on YouTube & Rumble

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I co-witness iron sights with a red dot on a Glock 43X?

On a standard Glock 43X (non-MOS), the rear dovetail is too far forward for factory co-witnessing. A 'combat cut' modification mills the slide deeper, allowing the rear sight to be placed in front of the optic's glass for a lower one-fifth co-witness.

What is a 'combat cut' for Glock slides?

A combat cut is a specialized slide milling service that allows an optic to be mounted lower and can reposition the rear sight dovetail forward of the optic's window. This enables co-witnessing with factory iron sights without needing suppressor-height sights.

What are the benefits of a combat cut for red dot installation?

The combat cut allows the optic to sit lower in the slide, improving the gun's pointability. It also enables co-witnessing with factory iron sights and provides a cleaner view of the optic's glass without obstructions.

How long does GlockStore's optics program take?

GlockStore guarantees their 10-day Optics program, which includes milling the slide, installing an optic, and returning the slide, will be completed in 10 days or less. They have successfully serviced thousands of slides within this timeframe.

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