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BigBear
01-02-2018, 20:44
Hello hive,
I have a Gen 3, G19 that I would like to get a red dot put on... I keep reading about needing to “mill” the slide? Anyone have first hand knowledge on that? Would it be better to purchase an aftermarket slide that is already milled for a red dot? Names?

thank you,
bear
kwando
01-02-2018, 21:05
I had Tim at DangerLee do my slide on my 34. Brought my RMR and slide and he had it done in a week. Or you can trade the 19 for the MOS version that’s already fitting for a RDS from the factory.
BigBear
01-02-2018, 21:31
Not interested in the MOS. If I traded I would owe money anyways that in my mind wouldn’t be worth it. I can’t do that right now. Mind if I ask ballpark figure for the work Tim did for you? PM me if needed.
ray1970
01-02-2018, 23:11
I would guess its likely going to be a wash between paying for machine work or a new slide or upgrading to an MOS model.
Great-Kazoo
01-02-2018, 23:30
ready cut slides start in the mid $100's. Shoot someones glock with RDS before you do it. OR go low budget https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/fastfire-mounts-prod41850.aspx
Joe_K
01-03-2018, 01:17
I would avoid the MOS models altogether. Something about a steel screw holding a $500 optic threaded into less than 1/8” of aluminum on a reciprocating slide does not inspire confidence. Pick an optic and then get someone to mill your slide. +1 on Tim at Danger Lee doing the work.


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hobowh
01-03-2018, 11:16
I think Tim was doing them somewhere between 65-85 bucks it was up on the board in the shop
BigBear
01-03-2018, 15:31
ready cut slides start in the mid $100's. Shoot someones glock with RDS before you do it. OR go low budget https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/fastfire-mounts-prod41850.aspx

Nice, thank you.


I would avoid the MOS models altogether. Something about a steel screw holding a $500 optic threaded into less than 1/8” of aluminum on a reciprocating slide does not inspire confidence. Pick an optic and then get someone to mill your slide. +1 on Tim at Danger Lee doing the work.


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I’m not understanding the concern, since it’s screwed in why would it be a problem? Or is it just the concern that the screw could work itself out and throw the site, etc.? I’ve seen a ton of pistols recently with red dots attached.