Anyone have a first hand knowledge of mounting optics on a Glock ? I'm looking for a no modification method. I did come across this product which seems to fit the bill?

 

Thanks in advance for whatever you can share!

 

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/handgun-bases/black-fits-glock-17-17l-19-22-23-sku017117001-61-384.aspx

Carver Custom

http://www.bb-enterprise.biz/productCat15561.ctlg

If you want to get all fancy about it:  http://www.unitytactical.com/shop/atom-slide-stripped/

Unity Tactical uses Mike Housel at L&M precision Gunworks to do their milling. He did a slide for me right before the ATOM mount was released. Excellent work, and very affordable. Plus, if you do it on an aftermarket/second slide, there is no modification to the original gun at all - just swap the slide and viola!

 

Unity Tactical uses Mike Housel at L&M precision Gunworks to do their milling. He did a slide for me right before the ATOM mount was released. Excellent work, and very affordable. Plus, if you do it on an aftermarket/second slide, there is no modification to the original gun at all - just swap the slide and viola!

 

 

 

thats really neat.. I have considered something like that on my Glock 22... how is the quality on those micro optics.. what has always turned me away is the reliability I have come to expect from Aimpoint.. 

The Trijicon RMR series (that is an RMR02 8MOA dot) is outstanding. The more recently built ones are even more robust. The quality on par with Aimpoint and outstanding customer service - There was an issue with them holding zero. Trijicon replaced them with the new upgraded version no questions asked. I have no issue carrying that as a self defense gizmo, especially with the suppressor height sights as backup.

 

I know some guys are running them as primary optics on their rifles as well.

 

That particular optic was bought used and has been on that slide for almost 2 years, constant on, with the same battery.

 

ETA: I also know a few guys that have them on their G26/27 and carry them daily.

ALG is coming out with a Glock optics mount which looks really nice, but I don't think it's been released yet. 

 

I'm very interested in trying a Glock with an RMR milled into the slide like HE's.

The Trijicon RMR series (that is an RMR02 8MOA dot) is outstanding. The more recently built ones are even more robust. The quality on par with Aimpoint and outstanding customer service - There was an issue with them holding zero. Trijicon replaced them with the new upgraded version no questions asked.

 

I know some guys are running them as primary optics on their rifles as well.

 

That particular optic was bought used and has been on that slide for almost 2 years, constant on, with the same battery.

 

 

very interested.. 

maybe a future project.. I like that it looks like you can still have some good holster options? like does it get in the way at all?

Depends....

 

Small modification to my usual holsters - trimmed 1/16" with an exacto and I am all good.

 

Safariland makes ALS holster for them as well:

very nice

Unity Tactical uses Mike Housel at L&M precision Gunworks to do their milling. He did a slide for me right before the ATOM mount was released. Excellent work, and very affordable. Plus, if you do it on an aftermarket/second slide, there is no modification to the original gun at all - just swap the slide and viola!

 

 

 

I know you mentioned slight trim.. but I am assuming you meant for the optic.. do the supressor height sights interfere with holsters? I am seriously considering doing this...

Correct, I had to trim a small amount from the top edge of the holster to clear the actual optic. It was a minuscule amount.

 

The suppressor height front sight has no issues clearing any of the holster I use.

love it.. just struggling on the cost...

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/handgun-bases/strike-industries-glock-rear-sight-mount-sku100011630-55590-116398.aspx

 

I am thinking about this for mine.

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/handgun-bases/strike-industries-glock-rear-sight-mount-sku100011630-55590-116398.aspx

 

I am thinking about this for mine.

That looks interesting. I Like how its fully reversible

sits overly high IMO and will block your iron sights.. the appeal of having a reputable shop do it is they are also installing suppressor sights that sit higher and give you irons AND a red dot... and obviously when the slide is milled you end up with a much nicer looking setup..

Vlad: I do agree that milling the slide and using supressor sights does make for a nicer looking gun and its great to have a red dot and BUIS. But I am just looking to play around with a red dot at the range, I'm not looking to compete with my red-dot glock. What I like about the mount I posted is that is can also be used as a rear sight when the dot is off - it is one or the other.

For me, it's a place to start. If I decide I really like shooting a red dot on my pistols and want to take it another step into high speed competition shooting then I'd consider the cut slide and BUIS combo.