FDE is one of the most popular color builds in the Glock custom market — and PVD is the right way to do it. Physical vapor deposition bonds the Flat Dark Earth finish to the slide at the atomic level, giving you a color that holds up through thousands of rounds, not just a few range sessions.

Slide specs:

• Flat Dark Earth (FDE) PVD finish — deep, consistent color with exceptional durability
• Trijicon RMR footprint cut — accepts standard RMR, Holosun 407/507, and compatible optics
• Top window — reduces slide weight, aids barrel cooling, exposes barrel finish for visual effect
• Iron sight cuts — standard Glock dovetail, front and rear
• Front and rear serrations — positive grip for press checks and slide manipulation
• Chamfered edges — smoother draw and reduced snag on cover garments
• Ships with cover plate installed

Frame compatibility:

• Glock 19 Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3 OEM frames
• Polymer80 PF940C frames
• Not compatible with Gen 4 or Gen 5 frames

Stripped slide — what you still need:

Barrel and internals not included. Pick up a 3CR slide completion kit and a Gen 3 Glock 19 barrel in the Frequently Bought Together section below.

Build ideas:

FDE slide pairs well with a TiN or rose gold barrel for a two-tone build. Match with an FDE frame for a full-color build.

From 3CR Tactical:

3CR brand, made in the USA. Free shipping on every order.