The Glock 43 RMSc cut slide accepts a specific footprint of micro red dot — the Shield RMSc pattern — and not every sub-compact optic fits it. If you're building a Glock 43 or 43X with an optics-ready slide, here's what actually mounts directly without an adapter plate, plus the screw spec you'll need on hand before you start. What is the RMSc footprint? RMSc stands …
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Three finishes dominate the aftermarket Glock slide market: DLC, black nitride, and Cerakote. Each protects the steel differently, wears differently, and costs differently. Picking the wrong one for your use case means a slide that looks beat up after a year of carry or a finish that flakes off in the holster. The Quick Hardness Comparison Surface hardness is the single best pr …
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Why Buffer Tube Size Matters Mil-spec and commercial AR-15 buffer tubes look nearly identical but use different diameters. That difference determines which stocks fit your rifle and how solid the lockup feels. Buy the wrong one and your stock will either wobble or refuse to slide on at all. What Is the Actual Size Difference? A mil-spec buffer tube has an outer diameter of 1.14 …
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