I noticed a few posts about mounting Trijicon’s RMR on MP’s. I wonder if the same options exist for Glocks? Does someone make a mount that fits into the existing dovetail on the slide or do I need to have the slide machined. Also, did anyone try mounting Aimpoint H/T-1 on a Glock using their mount?
Would the electronic-less RMR be a better choise due to slide movement?
Thanks.
Short answer, YES. There are actually more options for the Glock.
Trijicon is about to come out with mounts for the Glock and M&P. Aimpoint also has them for their Micro’s.
I personally like the dual illuminated RMR (as it is virtually bullet proof). As with any of this stuff, there is a negative to everything so.
C4
Here is one of Bowie’s Glocks:
I just had one of my 17’s milled to accept the RMR (tritium/fiber) sight. I like it a lot.
Chris
Quite the new rage in Glocks. There is a lot of threads over on Warrior Talk and Gabe is working on one along with other posters there.
A picture of mine is on WT, same nickname over there.
Chris
ETA:
Grant, those mounts that Trijicon is working on…how low will they be? I’m tempted to wait for them before I have a slide milled.
Thanks,
John
Anybody what is the down side to these style sights. My eyes are having a hard time picking up the front sight on my 1911 .
Can these style sights be put on a 1911,are they sturdy enough for duty use.
Thank you in advance.
D Williams.
As I noted on another thread, some of the older SWAT guys around here have used mini-RDS on their 1911’s and Glocks for the last couple of years without any major problems. SWAT cop and gunsmith David Bowie has mentioned using mini-RDS for LE Tactical, Patrol, and off-duty CCW for 6 years without any issues. Note that for serious use, I believe I would only use one of the mini-red dot sights if it is milled into the slide and has an adequate BU capability (laser, iron sights, ghost ring effect) in the event of a RDS failure.
Below is one of the systems we have been using as a test bed:
They will basically put the RMR on the slide. It won’t be as low as having the slide milled though.
C4
So, do the Aimpoint H/T1s work or no?
Wondering if Lone Wolf is making pre-milled slides yet…my middle-aged eyes are giving me the dickens.
Dan welcome to the club bro, had this same conversation w/ Ken Hackathorn late last year @ a class. A thread drift here but
he was shooting a Glock w/ an AmeriGlo front site that had a green trit dot w/ an orange painted circle. They are called
the Pro Glo Front, only available @ PRESENT green/green but are a cheaper alternative to a RDS for tired/aging eyes & work very well.
Thread drift over, I will also try an RMR milled on my G19 & good question re. to LW offering a slide already milled.
To everyone that sent me PM’s, it is easier to reply here.
I had Mazy’s in Chino Valley AZ mill my slide. The charge was $100 including shipping. Turn around was very fast. I sent in my site and stripped slide.
If you are looking for a complete LoneWolf slide. Gabe Suarez is in talks to produce one as a stand alone item. Check out the three or four threads over at WT.
It really is pretty awesome, just went and shot it again today.
Chris
Chris thx. for the detailed reply, I/we appreciate it.
They would work, but to me are too heavy and large for the task.
C4
Thanks for the reply. I guess the second logical question for duty carry is a holster. Is someone making a low fronted duty holster that would work.
Disregard my Blocker holster appears to have enough room without modification,I think. How long or forward do those sights go.
Im looking for as low to the slide as possible and as lite as possible what is the best bet.
It would most likely be prudent to purchase another slide already done. Just in case I didn’t like it and wanted to go back to the Novak’s. How much do these sights cost?
D Williams
What sight is on that glock. I like the low-ness of it for balance.
That set up really is slick.
Dirk
That’s a great price for milling the slide. Did the slide need to be refinished?
I have a call into Lone Wolf’s armorer to find out if they are indeed offering milled slides. A week ago the rumor was an extra $25-35 to mill a newly purchased slide.
Grant,
What is the weight on the Insight or Trijicon unit? and how much smaller? Have a T1, but have yet to see either of the other in real life.
I would be very interested in a milled Lone Wolf slide, the problem would be which Glock to have one made for: a 23/19 would be more carry friendly, but I kinda like the idea of a RDS on a G35 with a .357 LW bbl in it…
The RMR Dual is just a hair over 1 ounce. a T-1 (no mount is right around 4 ounces.
C4