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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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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The Basics of a Window Cut Window cut slides are one of the most common aftermarket slide styles for Glock pistols. They look aggressive, but the real question is whether those cutouts do anything functional. The answer is yes — but with trade-offs. A window cut is a rectangular or angled port machined through the top of the slide. It exposes part of the barrel and remove …
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