ZEV Technologies Duty Stripped Slide | Overview

Published on August 20, 2025
Duration: 5:31

This guide details the process of installing internal components into a ZEV Technologies Duty Stripped Slide for Glock pistols. It covers the removal of parts from a factory slide, their reinstallation into the ZEV slide, and the subsequent mounting of optics like the RMR and Acro. The video emphasizes the importance of correct part orientation and proper torque specifications for optic mounting screws.

Quick Summary

ZEV Technologies Duty Stripped Slides offer superior optic mounting, sitting lower for a better sight picture and providing enhanced zero retention due to tight tolerances. Installation involves transferring internal components from a factory Glock slide and mounting optics with specific torque values (15 in-lbs for RMR, 27 in-lbs for Acro).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of a ZEV Technologies Duty Stripped Slide?

ZEV duty slides are favored for their ability to mount optics significantly lower than standard slides, improving the sight picture. They also feature tight tolerances for enhanced zero retention with your chosen red dot sight.

How do I install internal parts into a ZEV Duty Stripped Slide?

You'll need to remove the striker, spring, end plate, plunger, and extractor from a factory Glock slide. Then, install these parts into the ZEV slide in reverse order, ensuring correct orientation, especially for the striker assembly.

What are the torque specifications for mounting optics on a ZEV Duty Slide?

For RMR cut slides, torque optic mounting screws to 15 inch-lbs, optionally using blue Loctite. For Acro cut slides, the torque specification is 27 inch-lbs.

What Glock models and generations are compatible with ZEV Duty Slides?

ZEV offers slides for Gen 3 and Gen 5 Glock pistols in Glock 19 and Glock 17 lengths. For example, a Glock 45 (Gen 5) requires a Gen 5 Glock 19 sized slide.

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