Lenny shows our new Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters

Published on March 12, 2019
Duration: 15:40

This guide details the installation of Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters, a modification that adds a Picatinny rail to Glock models lacking a factory rail. The process, demonstrated by Lenny Magill, involves disassembling the firearm and securing the two-piece adapter to the frame and trigger guard. This enables the use of modern tactical lights and accessories on previously incompatible Glock pistols.

Quick Summary

Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters provide a Picatinny rail for Glock models lacking a factory one, enabling the use of tactical lights like the Streamlight TLR-7 (500 lumens) or TLR-8. Installation involves securing a two-piece adapter to the trigger guard and frame after slide removal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and GlockStore Expansion
  2. 00:25Glock Carry Guns and Grip Extensions
  3. 01:39The Rail Problem on Sub-Compact Glocks
  4. 03:21Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters
  5. 04:15Installation Process
  6. 09:06High-Output Light Options
  7. 11:09Tactical Light Operation
  8. 13:12Compatibility for Other Models

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters?

Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters are accessories that attach to the frame and trigger guard of specific Glock models lacking a factory accessory rail. They provide a standard Picatinny rail, allowing users to mount tactical lights, lasers, and other accessories.

How do I install the Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters?

Installation involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, removing the slide, positioning the two-piece adapter over the trigger guard and frame, and securing it with the provided screws and nuts. The slide is then replaced.

What is the benefit of installing a rail adapter on a Glock?

Installing a rail adapter allows sub-compact and older Glock models to utilize modern, high-output weapon-mounted lights and lasers, such as the Streamlight TLR-7 or TLR-8, which offer significantly more illumination and tactical capability than trigger-guard-only options.

Which Glock models are compatible with the rail adapters?

The Glock Compact & Over Rail Adapters are compatible with Glock 42/43, 26/27, and Gen 1 Glock 17/19 models that originally shipped without accessory rails.

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