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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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 43 is a single-stack 9mm built for concealed carry, and the aftermarket slide selection reflects that — fewer options than the G19, but purpose-built for the platform. Here is what fits, what to look for, and what is worth buying. What Makes the Glock 43 Slide Different The G43 uses a shorter, narrower slide than any other 9mm Glock. It is not interchangeable with th …
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