When you're shopping for a barrel or an assembled slide for Glock 19, Glock 17, or any other model, the barrel finish is one of the first choices you'll make. But what's the actual difference between black nitride, titanium nitride, oil slick PVD, and DLC? Is one more durable than another? Does the finish affect performance? Here's a straightforward breakdown of the most common …
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If you've been looking at upgrades for your Glock, you've probably come across compensators. They're one of the most talked-about accessories in the pistol world — but there's a lot of confusion about what they actually do, whether they're worth it, and whether a micro comp is too small to make a real difference. Here's a no-nonsense breakdown. What a Compensator Does A c …
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If you're shopping for an aftermarket Glock slide, your first decision isn't the finish or the optic cut. It's whether you want an assembled slide or a stripped one. The difference is straightforward, but the right choice depends on what you already have and how much assembly you want to do. What "Assembled" and "Stripped" Actually Mean Stripped slide: The machined slide body o …
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