If you're buying an aftermarket Glock slide, you'll choose between three finishes: DLC, Cerakote, and black nitride. They look similar out of the box. They perform very differently after six months in a holster. Here's what each finish actually is, where each one holds up, and which one makes sense for your build. What These Finishes Actually Are The confusion starts because al …
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Short answer: slides and recoil springs are generation-locked, barrels mostly swap between Gen 3 and Gen 4 (Gen 5 is its own platform), and magazines run across all three. The chart below covers every major 9mm part for the Glock 17, Glock 19, and Glock 26 across Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 — so you know exactly what fits before you order. Get the slide and frame generation right a …
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Firearm regulations vary from state to state, or even by city or county. Below is a compiled list of sites for each state that can be used as references to learn about those regulations. AlabamaState Firearm Policies:https://www.alea.gov/gun-laws AlaskaPermits and Licensing:http://dps.alaska.gov/statewide/PermitsLicensing/concealedhandguns.aspx ArizonaConcealed Weapons:https:// …
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