We Can Cut a Glock 42 For A Red Dot Optics

Published on July 1, 2024
Duration: 7:09

This video details the process of milling a Glock 42 slide to accommodate a red dot optic, a service offered by Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop. It highlights the 'combat cut' modification, which repositions the rear sight dovetail to the front to allow for co-witnessing with suppressor height sights, essential for the compact Glock 42. The service includes optic installation and slide refinishing, with a stated 10-day turnaround.

Quick Summary

Yes, a Glock 42 can be milled for a red dot optic. Glock Store offers a service that mills the slide, installs the optic, and refinishes the slide, often within 10 days. This process typically involves a 'combat cut,' relocating the rear sight dovetail to the front to allow co-witnessing with suppressor height sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop
  2. 00:21Slide Cut Optics Service Overview
  3. 00:44Benefits of Red Dot Optics
  4. 01:26Can You Cut a Glock 42 for an Optic?
  5. 01:46Holosun EPS Carry for Concealed Carry
  6. 02:23The Combat Cut Explained
  7. 02:51K-Plate Optics (Holosun 507K, EPS Carry)
  8. 03:12Rear Sight Relocation for Glock 42
  9. 03:36Suppressor Height Sights for Co-witnessing
  10. 04:04Ameriglo XL Sights
  11. 04:13Front Serrations and Logo Wrap
  12. 04:38Black Nitride Refinishing
  13. 04:53Glock 42 .380 ACP Effectiveness
  14. 05:34Choosing a Small Carry Gun with Optic
  15. 05:55Sending Your Slide for Optic Installation
  16. 06:26Glock Store 10-Day Optics Program
  17. 06:34Contacting Glock Store

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Glock 42 be milled for a red dot optic?

Yes, the Glock 42 can be milled for a red dot optic. Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop offers a service that mills the slide, installs the optic, and refinishes the slide, often completing the process within 10 days.

What is a 'combat cut' when milling a slide for an optic?

A 'combat cut' typically refers to relocating the rear sight dovetail to the front of the slide. This modification is often necessary on smaller pistols like the Glock 42 to accommodate an optic while still allowing for co-witnessing with suppressor height iron sights.

What type of optic is recommended for a Glock 42 with a milled slide?

For a Glock 42, K-pattern optics like the Holosun 507K or the Holosun EPS Carry are recommended due to their smaller size, which fits well on the compact slide. The EPS Carry is an enclosed optic, ideal for concealed carry.

Why are suppressor height sights needed for a red dot equipped Glock 42?

Suppressor height sights are needed to co-witness with the red dot optic. These taller sights allow you to see your iron sights through the optic's window, providing a backup aiming solution if the red dot fails or is obscured.

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