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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The Glock 17 is a full-size 9mm platform with strong aftermarket slide support. Whether you are building from a stripped slide or dropping in a complete assembled unit, the options break down along three lines: finish, optic cut, and whether you want the barrel included. Here is what the G17 slide market looks like and what to look for. Frame Compatibility First All G17 slides …
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