Picking a Slide for Your Glock’s Polymer 80

Published on October 3, 2017
Duration: 2:21

This video from Brownells showcases various slide options for Polymer 80 builds, highlighting features like front and rear serrations, window cuts, and RMR cuts for red dot optics. It also presents blank slides for custom machining and discusses the availability of complete slide parts kits.

Quick Summary

Brownells offers a diverse selection of Glock slides for Polymer 80 builds, featuring options like forward and rear serrations, window cuts to display barrels, and RMR cuts for red dot optics. Blank slides are also available for custom machining.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Brownells Slides
  2. 00:12Slide Features: Serrations and Window Cuts
  3. 00:27RMR Cut for Red Dot Optics
  4. 00:58Color and Feature Variations
  5. 01:00Example: Zev Slide
  6. 01:10Blank Slides for Customization
  7. 01:45Stripped Slides vs. Complete Kits
  8. 01:57Contacting Tech Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of serrations are available on Glock slides for Polymer 80 builds?

Slides for Polymer 80 builds come with various serration options, including forward serrations, rear serrations, and some designs feature serrations wrapped entirely around the top of the slide for enhanced grip.

Can I mount a red dot optic on a Polymer 80 slide?

Yes, many slides designed for Polymer 80 frames feature an RMR cut on the rear of the slide, specifically engineered to accommodate red dot optics for improved aiming capabilities.

What is a 'window cut' on a Glock slide?

A window cut on a Glock slide is an opening in the top of the slide that allows a view of the barrel. This feature is often used to showcase aftermarket barrels or add a unique aesthetic to the firearm build.

Are there options for completely custom Glock slides?

For those with machining skills, blank slides are available. These slides are fully machined internally for all necessary components but are left without external features, allowing users to add their own custom serrations, windows, or designs.

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