Are you bored of the look of your Glock?
If so? Well, it’s a good thing you found this review of the best Aftermarket Glock Slides. In it, we’ll be going through all the slide modifications that are available to Glock owners.
One of the best ways to give your Glock a makeover is by changing the slide. So let’s go through the best that are currently available and find the perfect one for you…
Before we move to the in-depth reviews, let’s start with a comparison…
Top 5 Best Aftermarket Glock Slides Reviews
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Need a better idea of what is the best aftermarket Glock Slide?
Up next is a simple and easy-to-digest overview of each Glock slide present and what makes them suitable for your needs.
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AlphaWolf OEM Serration Slides
Alpha Wolf has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing Glock accessories that give your Glock increased performance at a reasonable price.
Product description
The Alpha Wolf OEM Serration slide is just the pure skeleton of the slide. It is made from a 17-4 PH1150 stainless steel and has not gone through any nitride or anodizing process.
How is this good?
This slide can be fully customized. Think of it as a blank sheet of paper and you can draw whatever design you like. You can add as many windows in your slide as you like and decide on how and where you want to serrations to be. You can even choose the style of RMR cut out if you prefer to have a red-dot sight or a regular built-in iron sight.
This model is designed for Glock26 Gen 3 and Gen 4. You can also choose to have the front bullnose style or a flat face model. For the bullnose styles, you also have a choice of the G34. For Glock slides like this for other models, you can put in a request for your particular model.
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- OEM Slide.
- Some serrations.
- Ideal for experts.
- Very affordable.
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Cons
- Not an out-of-the-box modification.
- Needs to be treated before use.
- Internals not provided.
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Brownells-Slide for Glock G43
Brownells is an easily recognizable brand known for its long history in gunsmithing and has been in the industry since 1938.
Product description
The Glock 43 is a very small pistol and commonly used in Every Day Carry (EDC) kits. Because of its size, sometimes the slide that comes with the G43 is a little hard to rack. This is where the Brownells slide comes into play. They have extra serrations on the front and back giving you a better grip on the slide. On the top, there is a .863 x .285inch window which aids in barrel cooling and reduces the weight.
The slide is heat-treated and hardened with 17-4 stainless steel and a black matte Nitride finish to make it very durable. All the measurements meet military specifications and will fit all G43 lowers. This product is just the bare slide so you’ll have to acquire your own barrel and internals. However, you will be given factory sights for the front and back.
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- Deep serrations.
- Comes with front and rear sights.
- Nitride finish.
- Widened ejection port.
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Cons
- Self-assembly.
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Grey Ghost Precision Glock 19 Slide, Stripped - V1
Significantly upgrade your stock G17 or G19 with the Grey Ghost Precision Glock Slide brought to you by Aero Precision. The company are well known for making quality parts and are even OEM suppliers for other brands.
Product specification
Put your factory slide away and get a GGP V1. This slide will change your shooting experience with its super light-weight slide machining wherever possible. This improves bullet cycling, weight, and grip, giving you increased reliability. The slide is made from a 17-4 billet stainless steel offering better durability than the slides that come out of the factory.
Also, the slide is finished with a black nitride on both the inside and outside. On the top, you will have an RMR cut (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex sight), so you can drop a holographic right on the top. This is getting more and more popular these days.
The GGP V1 is available for Glock 17 and Glock 19 from Gen 3 to Gen 4. If you have the older models, it is best not to try and DIY it to fit on your Glock.
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- Fully Machined.
- Light-weight.
- Serrated for grip.
- RMR cut.
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Cons
- Only for G17 and G19 Gen 3-4.
- No sights included.
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AGENCY ARMS GLOCK URBAN COMBAT
Very new to the industry is Agency Arms. But don’t take this young company for granted, because these guys know what they are doing. And many of their products are high-end performance modifications.
Product description
The Agency Arms Glock Urban Combat line has models available for G17 and G19 for both Gen 3 and Gen 4 and comes in many amazing finishes.
At the top, you have an RMR standard cut and a cover plate for when you don’t have a sight fitted on the slide. One of the uniqueness of the Urban slides is that the serrations and screw lugs are at a 45 degrees’ angle. This forces the shooter to aim the pistol in a safe direction away from the shooter when the shooter is using one hand to rack the slide.
The Urban line is the lightest edition they have. There are a total of 3 windows for machining, 12 serrations for maximum grip, and the plate to cover the RMR cut making it weigh only 9.4 ounces. The slide is made from stainless steel which is extremely light-weight and has a Cerakote finish in any of the many colors available.
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- Light-weight.
- Deep and angled serrations.
- RMR cut.
- Urban Battle Plate.
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Cons
- Sights not included.
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ZEV TECHNOLOGIES GLOCK 19 GEN 5 ORION STRIPPED SLIDE
They may have started out making the triggers for Glocks. But now Zev Technologies is one of the fastest-growing gun accessory companies in the world, and have modifications for every piece of your Glock.
Product description
The Orion is a fierce-looking slide with numerous serrations so that it will never slip out of your hands. While on the subject of these serrations, the Orion sports rounded-off edges. This is ideal for shooters who don’t wear gloves and can rack the slide comfortably without worrying that they might cut their hands.
Forged from 17-4 stainless steel and stripped side makes it light and designed to ensure performance. The stripped side has a lower ejection port, so the brass casings are aided as they are being ejected. The coating offered has a Rockwell hardness that is far superior to the stock slide. In addition, you will have an RMR cut with a battle plate included to cover it up.
With the Orion, you can set aside your factory slide and not worry about it. You are only trading it for a lighter and more accurate slide that will only boost your performance.
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- Rounded serrations.
- RMR cut and plate.
- Lowered ejection port.
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Cons
- Not windowed.
- Sights not included.
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Next up, we have a buyer’s guide to give you all the information you could ever need when buying an aftermarket Glock slide.
Best Aftermarket Glock Slides Buyer’s Guide
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The fact that you are considering buying an aftermarket Glock slide means two things. One, you have already put hundreds of rounds downrange, and you want to enhance your performance. And two, that you have the experience and now want to get your new pistol up to par with your shooting skills.
So here are some pointers to check out before buying your next Glock slide…
Glock slides are simple. So first off, do you have the right model?
If you do, then it will probably fit. Most of the offerings in this review are for either the G43, G17, or G19. So the first thing you should do is to check if your lower is compatible with the aftermarket Glock slides on the list.
Next, you are going to look for the machining or windows.
Some law enforcement officers are not allowed to use windowed slides, so it’s good to check the purpose you have for using an aftermarket Glock slide.
The environment is also very important when it comes to choosing whether or not to have windows on your slide. If you are a competition shooter and you light slide with fast cycling, then windows will do you good. If you are in the field a lot and you are exposed to debris, a fully covered or windowless slide is better for you.
Lastly, ask yourself if you use a holographic or red-dot sight.
Because how you use the pistol will dictate what you should buy. If you prefer iron sights, then don’t bother with an RMR cut. However, if you do want a sight, then go ahead and buy one with an RMR cut.
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So what are the Best Aftermarket Glock Slides?
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So far, all the Glock slides offered have differences in their uses so to pick one would be highly illogical. But if a winner has to be decided on, then it would be for its well-rounded functionality and the probability of being selected and used by Glock owners.
Bearing that in mind, the best is the…
AGENCY ARMS GLOCK URBAN COMBAT
The Urban line has everything a Glock owner would want. It has a modern look as well as pristine performance. In most cases, Glock owners would want and least some machining as well as serrations.
Now you may be thinking, what about the GGP V1? True, it does have both, but the windows are smaller, and the RMR cut is optional; however, you will still have to buy a battle plate to cover it up.
The bottom line is that The Agency Arms Glock Urban Combat slide simply fulfills the needs of the majority of Glock owners far better than the rest. Highly recommended!
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