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Lone Wolf Dawn 365 Slide

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  I was grateful enough to receive a Lone Wolf Arms Dawn slide for my plain Jane Sig P365. The slide came unassembled and the first thing I noticed when I opened the package was the great machining and beveled edges of the slide. The slide was gun metal gray and had an optic cut for the Holosun 507K footprint. The optic cut had a cover plate installed on it to prevent damage to the optic area. 

The Dawn slide is made out of 17-4 high strength stainless steel. It has a lot more beveling and serrations than the regular stock P365 slide. If you start at the front of the slide and work your way back you can see all of the improvements over the OEM slide. All of the leading edges from the crown of the slide back are either recessed or beveled all the way around for ease of holstering and less friction for a snag free draw or reholstering. The serrations are more aggressive than the OEM slide and have two extra lines for a total of seven compared to the stock slide with five. The serrations blend in from the top of the slide down and have great line transitions. It doesn't have the blocky feeling or look of the standard slide. On top of the slide it is also beveled around the ejection port with two triangle lightening cuts that are cut clean through to the barrel. I am not sure if this is to reduce weight or if this is to act like a type of compensator cut for the barrel. Moving on back you get to the optic cut which is nicely machined with very few if any machining tool marks in the optic cut. The slide is cut for your standard P365 dovetail drift sight, front and rear. On the back end of the slide are the rear serrations that are aggressive like the front ones and just as well as eye pleasing. Just like the front the rear has a nice transition from top to bottom on the serrations. 

  The Lone Wolf Dawn P365 slide was straightforward to assemble, and I used all of my stock parts from my OEM slide to build it out, including my sights. I pulled off the optics plate and added a Swamp Fox Sentinel that I pulled off another pistol. This was an amazingly easy process and everything bolted and fitted together perfectly. The point of aim when coming out of the holster and aiming at the target was very natural. It appeared more natural pointing than other firearms that I have.   

  At the range, the Dawn P365 slide ran just like I thought it would. The slide was easy to grab and pinch to manipulate. There were no malfunctions when firing. The holster I had was a perfect match for the slide and optic. I enjoyed the serrations on the front and rear even with gloved hands, the gloves seemed to grip the serrations just right and the slide never slipped. When I manipulated it with bare hands the serrations were just right and not too coarse to make it feel uncomfortable in the hand. 

  The QPQ coating (quench, polish, quench) on the slide is great and functional. The gray color of mine was dull enough for the sun not to shine off of it but yet is tough enough to resist me carrying it in wet weather conditions with no sign of corrosion. 

  So in concluding this article if you're looking to upgrade your stock P365 I do not see how you can go wrong with a Lone Wolf Dusk P365 slide. If you factor in the cost and time of machining a slide, I feel you're better off buying a slide to put an optic on. Lone Wolf has them for the stock P365 and the P365xl model. 

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Long time barrel and slide manufacturer

DIY slide for the Sig 365

Drop in fit

Bearing like slide action

Target Market:

People looking for drop in parts for the Sig P365

Compatible with all OEM barrels

Optic Cut

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product): 

  • Ready to use, pre-fit for a drop in installation

  • Slides fit SIG® factory frames

  • Compatible with Lone Wolf® DAWN 365 Barrels and OEM P365 Barrels

  • Coated for corrosion and wear resistance

  • Heat treated, high strength 17-4 stainless steel construction

  • Exacting tolerances produce greater shot-to-shot accuracy

  • Optic cut for Holosun® 507K footprint

  • Proudly made in the USA

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available

Made for the standard P365 and the P365XL

Numerous color options to choose from

Link to other reviews:

NRA Family 

Gun Mag Warehouse

Price point:

MSRP = $289.95

Retail = $289.95

I need it now! Availability:

Lone Wolf Arms

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • A great upgrade for a stock P365

  • Fills the gap between the Xl and standard P365

  • Optic ready

  • Great coating

  • Bearing like coating

  • Improved accuracy

Cons: 

  • I could not find a con for this product

Score: 8.00 Good 

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Zaffiri Precision P320 Compact Slide and Barrel

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  Zaffiri Precision is well known for making aftermarket slides. Starting out with Glock parts and slides, they have moved into doing Sig accessories as well. This includes their Sig P320 Compact slide and barrels. 

  As mentioned, the Zaffiri slide I received was for the Sig P320 compact. This slide would also be great for anyone building a P320 compact off of the Sig P320 FCU. Zaffiri also sent along one of their threaded and non-threaded barrels, more later on the barrels. I was looking for a compact slide so that I could run it on the Strike Industries modular 320 chassis with some accessories that needed a compact slide. I also installed it on a standard P320 compact grip module to see how it performed as a standalone slide.

  The Zaffiri ZPS.2 P320c slide is very nice. You’ll notice that the slide is lightened with, what I like to call, the Zaffiri slide cuts. These slide cuts consist of some small rectangle windows on the side and some angled smaller cuts on the top. It makes for a nice look. Then, as per any slide, there are some rear cocking serrations. A big feature about these slides is that they are cut for an RMR footprint. The slide has bosses to rest the optic on, as opposed to just screw holes. Zaffiri also supplies screws that they say to use for optic mounting. A cover plate comes installed on the slide, in case you don’t want to mount an optic.

  Zaffiri Precision has 4 standard color options for the ZPS.2 P320c slides. They are: FDE, OD green, Sniper grey, and Armor black, which is the one that was sent to me. In the custom line of P320 slides you have a vast selection of colors and patterns. Camo colors only add around an extra $90, total, over the standard 4 colors. The Armor Black is beautiful, probably a testament to the applicators. It’s smooth and didn’t even chip or wear off when installing the iron sights. The top notch machining used to produce these slides, also aids in the fact that the coatings look so good.

  Now let us discuss the Zaffiri Precision P320 compact 9mm barrels. Zaffiri actually sent me both a threaded and non-threaded (Flush and Crowned) barrel. The flush fit was needed for the Strike Modular Chassis, and the threaded is for future add-ons. Both came in a black nitride coating. SS, TiN, and Spectrum are also available. All the Zaffiri barrels have a swirl pattern on the outside. The threaded barrel comes with a thread protector and is threaded ½-28. Both barrels have conventional rifling and a polished chamber and bore. One can definitely tell that the bore and rifling is polished when looking through the barrels. From shooting both of these, they appear to be very accurate. Or at least better than my shooting ability.

  This Zaffiri slide and both barrels performed flawlessly. Both in the Strike Chassis and in a standard grip module. The P320 slide has way more time in the Strike chassis with the standard flush fit barrel. But this doesn’t take away that it works nicely in a grip module. In the Strike chassis, I used it without a slide mounted red dot. When in the 320 grip frame, I mounted up a Swampfox Liberty green dot. The slide functioned great with or without the optic. Lock up with the barrel is super tight. Slide to frame fit is not sloppy. Essentially, in both applications, the performance was good. Plus, the slide and barrel look good, which we all know that looking good is key. 

  If you are in the market for some aftermarket Sig P320 stuff, Zaffiri Precision has what you need. The ZPS.2 P320c slide and barrels are really well machined and just beautiful to look at. But that’s not all, they perform well too. So if you are building out a P320 compact, or just upgrading the one you have, I would recommend that you check out the stuff from Zaffiri Precision.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Compact Sig P320 slide with RMR footprint optic cut

Target Market:

Anyone building or upgrading their P320

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

Slide:

  • 17-4 Stainless Steel

  • Black anodized cover plate

  • Supplied optic mounting screws

  • RMR optic footprint cut

  • Tighter tolerances

  • Made in USA

Barrels:

  • Fit: SigSauer® P320 Compact compatible – Drop in fit – 9mm

  • Twist: 1:10

  • 416R Stainless Steel

  • Stress relieved and heat treated to RC 40-42

  • Target crown and oversized lock up area.

  • Fully supported chamber (SAMMI spec) and improved feed ramp design

  • Conventional rifling with a polished chamber and bore to perform well with lead, plated and jacketed bullets

  • Finish Options: Stainless Steel, Black, Titanium Nitride TiN (Gold)

  • Large “ZP” Logo machined on the Port Side of the lockup.

  • Made in USA

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

FDE, OD Green, Sniper Grey. Custom cerakote colors are also available

What others are saying?:

Nothing found as of publishing

Link to other reviews:

Nothing found as of publishing

Price point:

MSRP:

Slide = $349.99

Barrel = $169.00 - $179.00

Retail = Same

I need it now! Availability:

Zaffiri Precision

Our Rating:

Pros:

Slide:

  • Tighter tolerances

  • Excellent machining

  • Custom options

  • RMR footprint cut

  • Made in USA

Barrel:

  • Polished chamber and bore

  • Coating options

  • Threaded barrel has thread protector

  • Made in USA

Cons:

  • Slide fit could be slightly tighter

  • Cover plate machining doesn’t match slide machining

Score: 9.00 Amazing

Favorite Link:  VIRIDIAN RFX 35 REVIEW  

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XS Sights DIY sight pusher

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 I have always needed a sight pusher to install handgun iron sights. The old brass punch and hammer system was getting old. When XS Sights told me they were coming out with some sight pushers, I was all in. XS came out with two different styles, both for Glock style pistol slides. They are the “DIY” and the “Gunsmith” version. The DIY sight pusher is what I received. It’s a no frills sight pusher, but gets the job done with ease.

  XS DIY sight pusher is a convenient way to install Glock sights. It also works to remove the old ones. The DIY sight pusher isn’t very large at all, it fit’s on a workbench or table top with ease. It’s under 6” long and 2” wide. The size makes it super convenient for throwing in your range bag. That way if you need to adjust your sight at the range, it’s really easy to do so. The pusher tool has a screw on the end which is used to push on a brass piece using the provided allen wrench. This brass piece is what pushes the sight in. Then there is an open channel where your pistol slide fits. Also included is a plastic wedge to hold the slide up tight against the tool. A Glock style front sight tool is also included. 

  A cool thing about these XS sight pushers is that you can also get them in a kit. The XS kit includes the sight pusher and a set of XS R3D night sights. This is actually the kit they sent out. The R3D’s are not a tall sight, so they are not for use with red dots or suppressors. So I rounded up a normal slide and went to work installing them. The R3D front sight has an orange ring around a tritium insert. The rear is blacked out with just 2 tritium dots on both sides of the notch. This gives you a 3 dot sight picture in low light and a very fast regular sight picture under normal conditions. I can’t say enough good things about the XS tritium sights.

  I was really impressed with how the DIY sight pusher worked. I took my slide, set it up against the pusher surface. Lining up the sight with the center of the brass pusher piece. I slid in the plastic wedge until it was snug. Then took the allen wrench and started turning the screw. Put some oil on the screw threads before each use so it won’t bind up. The old sight pushed out with ease. So I backed the screw back out and removed the slide. I then took the new R3D rear sight, pushed it into the dovetail, by hand, as far as it would go. Then re-installed the slide in the pusher as before. Turned the screw and watched the new sight push in with ease. Once the sight was visually centered, I stopped. To tell if the sight is in the center of the slide, just turn the slide around in the tool and look at the reference marks. They are on the brass pusher, as well as the frame of the pusher itself. Once the same marks line up, with the slide in the tool on both sides, you know the sight is centered. The DIY pusher also works with an optic mounted on your slide. The only difference is that you have to use the edge of the brass pusher instead of the center. 

  The XS DIY sight pusher has really good instructions. They are included as a hard copy, but are also available online. I like the hard copy because I can reference it, if needed, on my workbench, without having to pick up my phone. Being that the DIY sight pusher is an open top design, it also makes it much easier to see what is actually going on with the sight install. On a side note. Even though it is for Glock style sights and slides, I did find it to work on my Sig P320 rear sight. So it may or may not work on other handgun manufacturer slides.

  XS Sights did a pretty good job with the DIY sight pusher. I don’t think I will probably wear it out in my lifetime. If you change a lot of sights, it’s worth the money. If you change even more sights, look into the Gunsmith version for only a few bucks more. The DIY sight pusher made easy quick work out of changing sights. Go take a look at the DIY pusher over at XS Sights.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Do It Yourself sight pusher for Glock style slides

Target Market:

Those who frequently change sights

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • Tool Life Span: 50 – 100 Installations

  • Kit includes semi-professional sight pusher and steel Glock front sight tool

  • Fits all Glock OEM and Aftermarket slides

  • Glock MOS Compatible – Install sights with optic mounted on pistol

  • Non-marring brass bit prevents scratching sights or slides

  • Built-in Centering Scale – 1/16” scale

  • Bolt Thread Pitch: 1/16” – 1.5 Bolt rotations equals 1/16” of travel

  • Weight: 1.4 lbs.

  • Sight Tool Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.5" x 1.75" x 1.5"

  • Designed and Manufactured in Fort Worth, TX

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

Gunsmith version

What others are saying?:

Nothing found

Link to other reviews:

Shoot On 

Price point:

MSRP = $150.00 

     Bundle with XS sights = $254.99

Retail = $150.00

I need it now! Availability:

XS Sights

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Super easy to use

  • Can get as a kit with sights

  • Size makes it useful anywhere

Cons:

  • Price if only doing one or two installs

  • Only for use on Glock style slides

Score: 7.50 Good

Favorite Link:  Kaiser US 

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Viridian RFX 35

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  Viridian Weapon Tech recently came out with a few pistol mounted green dots. Keeping in Viridian fashion, they only do green, hence the green dot and not a red. All of their green dots have the same features, they just are different sizes with different mounting footprints. They sent out the RFX 35 for me to try out, It uses the RMR footprint and has a huge viewing window.

  In the current pistol mounted dot sight market, there are a bunch of important features the sights should have. The RFX 35 has most of these. First, it has an industry standard footprint, a RMR in the 35’s case. Next, I feel it should have some auto on feature. Viridian’s RFX 35 checks this box as it has their “instant-on” technology. What this does for you is turn the green dot on, when any slight movement is detected. The RFX 35 turns off and into this mode after approximately 2 minutes of being stationary. The last option I think these small dot sights should have, is night vision compatibility. I don’t use this feature, but I feel it is worth having. The RFX’s lowest 2 settings are NV compatible. 

  One of my favorite things about the RFX 35 green dot is its window size. The viewing window is quite large, measuring in at 22x26 mm. This is essentially a 1 mm shorter, and 1 mm wider than its commonly known competitor, the SRO. The window is also very rounded in shape, with a flat spot near the bottom. This means that no matter what you are doing, the green dot in the RFX is super easy to pick up. It also makes transitioning from target to target faster since the target comes into the viewing window sooner. I found it extremely fast to use on my Sig P320.  

  As previously mentioned, the RFX 35 uses a green dot. Viridian uses a 3 MOA dot size for the RFX. I thought the dot size was very useful. Not too large to cover up close targets, but small enough to be used, when accuracy is needed, on those 50 yard targets. Most people tend to see the green dot better than a red one. For me, I get less of that “bloom” effect with green, that is due to my astigmatism. The RFX 35 uses a “+” and “-” to adjust brightness. The “+” is on the left side, and the “-” is on the right side. I like this layout as you don’t accidentally push the wrong button. There are 10 total brightness adjustments, 8 are daylight and the other 2 are NV. The green dot is easily visible in bright sunlight on the highest setting. To adjust the green dot for windage and elevation, there is a supplied allen wrench. It adjusts in 1 MOA “clicks”, except it doesn’t have clicks, just the turn screws. This doesn’t hurt the functionality, I just prefer clicks to make adjustments easier for me. 

  Another advantage to the RFX 35 is its extremely low profile. This little green dot sits lower than any of the other RMR footprints sights I own. Part of the reason it sits so low in the slide, is that it has a bottom mount battery. No side or top load battery here. I prefer to not have a bottom load battery, as I don’t like to remove things to change batteries. Is this a deal breaker? No, it’s just a slight inconvenience every couple of years when it needs to be changed. With a 30,000 hr battery life, it’s not like you have to change it all the time. 

  In the end, I am really liking the Viridian RFX 35. The green dot is crystal clear and is easily picked up with my eye. The window's viewing size is fantastic. Plus, it has that industry standard mounting footprint. The RFX 35 has been a really good sight for me. If you are looking at a large window reflex sight to mount on a handgun slide, or possibly a rifle, the Viridian RFX 35 may just be the ticket. Check it out, along with the other RFX series sights, at Veridian’s website.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Large window green dot sight for RMR footprint pistols

Target Market:

Carry, Competition, Training, and anything else

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • 3 MOA Green Dot

  • 22x26 mm viewing window

  • RMR Mounting Footprint

  • Picatinny mount included

  • Auto shut off and INSTANT- ON technology

  • 30,000 + hours battery life at brightness level 5

  • 6061-T6 aluminum body

  • Designed from the ground up to ensure clarity, solid function, and rapid target acquisition

  • Designed to fit full size handguns, shotguns, and rifles

  • 8 Visible & 2 Night Vision Brightness Settings

  • WEIGHT: 1.0 oz

  • WARRANTY: 7 years

  • AUTO OFF: 2 minutes

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

Other RFX series

What others are saying?:

4/5 stars on Amazon

Pretty nice if you get it on sale

500 rounds through my pistol with this dot and it went from being a safe toy to my EDC. I got the 35 and it turned my pistol into an entire new machine. Easier to sight in than my holosun, and over $100 less. Will be getting the 15 for my smaller pistol and ditching the holosun 507k I have on it. The green dot is super easy to see. Honestly surprised how much better I like it over my holosun.

Was honestly surprised by the dot. I expected it to be crap after seeing the glass fell out of both the reviews I watched. Ended up being a great purchase. My only gripes are the fact it has to be removed to replace the battery and that it's kind of difficult to remove the wrench used to adjust. Would be so much better if they used the same style screws as pretty much every other big-name dot to adjust. I never have an allen wrench on me, but I always have some kind of small device that can be used as a flat head.

Link to other reviews:

Terribly Tactical Youtube 

Shooting Sports USA  

Price point:

MSRP = $289.00

Retail = $202.95 on Amazon

I need it now! Availability:

Viridian or Amazon

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Large window size

  • RMR pattern footprint

  • Clear dot

  • 3 MOA dot size

Cons:

  • Bottom load battery

  • No click adjustments

Score: 8.50 Great

Favorite Link:  Midwest Firearm Solutions

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Grey Ghost Precision Sig P320 slide

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  Grey Ghost Precision has been in the aftermarket pistol slide game for some time now. Not so long ago they introduced Sig P320 slides to their product line. I had been eyeing them since the introduction. Then Grey Ghost introduced an O.D. Green Limited Edition version. I love OD Green. So here I am, OD green slide in hand! 

  The Grey Ghost Precision Sig P320 slides come in two size versions. The Compact and the Full size, or GGP320C and GGP320. I received the GGP320 full size version 1. They are essentially the same for review purposes. I also believe the only difference between the Limited Edition OD Green and the standard versions is the color. Especially since they are all the same price. Both slides come “stripped,” Therefore you must install all the necessary parts to make it complete and functionable. 

  When looking at the GGP320, the first thing you notice is the optics cut. It is a multi optics cut that uses a shim system to mount the different optics. These shims position the optic so that it is mounted securely. The shims and screws are provided, so there isn’t a need to hunt around for the proper screws. If not using an optic, a Grey Ghost marked G10 cover plate is included also. The optics cut can be used with optics that have the RMR, Leupold Delta Point Pro, SIG Romeo 1, and SIG Romeo 1 Pro footprints. I ended up mounting a Swampfox on the GGP320 because it uses the RMR footprint. It mounted up securely and works great. 

  Now that we have moved past the optic, the GGP320 has some other noticeable features. Instead of being a completely solid slide like the stock P320, Grey Ghost put three window cuts toward the front of the slide. One is on the top and then there is one on each side of the slide. These lighten up the slide some and it also makes the barrel stand out a little bit. The top of the slide isn’t rounded like the stock Sig one is. Instead, Grey Ghost put a flat cut on top and an angle cut on each side of that. Standard iron sight dovetails are also machined in. Probably the most functional addition to the GGP320 is the aggressive slide serrations. Grey Ghost machines them into both the front and rear of the slide. These serrations are way grippier than the stock ones, but not enough to tear your hands up. Between the slide serrations they also put an inlet cut. In this inlet is “GGP” and “limited Edition” text. I like how the logo and text are not very large, I would say tasteful. 

  The Limited edition OD Green GGP320 slide, as well as the FDE option, are both cerakoted. The cerakoting puts a nice finish on the slide. However, mine does show some holster wear. I guess one could say it is the start of a battle worn finish. I am not worried about the wear since the slide is machined from 416 stainless steel and essentially won’t rust. Since I’m on machining. Grey Ghost says their slides have tighter tolerances. This leads to better performance. You can actually feel the difference. There is less noticeable side to side and up/down play in the GGP320 slide over the factory one. The GGP320 is so much better machined, that just installing it dropped the trigger pull on my pistol by ½ pound. This was with all the same parts as before, the only difference was the GGP320 slide. I was pleasantly surprised.

  Now down to why you are really here, what are my thoughts? The GGP320 slide is top notch. I have had zero problems with it. I love the OD Green. The shim system is pretty easy to mount optics on. Recoil seems about the same. It runs pretty much any ammunition from 115’s up to 147’s without any problems. The machining of the slide is nice with no noticeable machining marks. The iron sight dovetails are tight, but not too tight. Plus, if you just have a P320 fire control group, this makes for an excellent addition to your “build.”

  Grey Ghost Precision has done another excellent job with the GGP320 slide. The Limited Edition OD Green is different, but in a good way. It looks fantastic and performs just as well. If you are looking at building out a P320, or just want something that makes mounting an optic easy, this slide might be just what you are looking for. Go check out Grey Ghost Precision and all their pistol slides, you won’t be disappointed. 

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Sig P320 slide with optics cut and enhanced features

Target Market:

Those building a P320 or those wanting a new slide option with optics cuts

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • Full length P320 slide for 4.7” barrels

  • Machined from 416 Stainless

  • Tighter tolerances

  • For 9mm only

  • Optic cut compatible with Leupold DPP, Trijicon RMR and SIG Romeo1 and Romeo1Pro

  • Shim plate and screws for optics included

  • G10 cover plate

  • Weighs 8.84 ounces

  • Aggressive slide serrations

  • Front slide window cuts

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

Black and Grey DLC, or FDE Cerakote

What others are saying?:

5/5 stars at Rainier Arms

Nice addition to P320

 Nice addition to P320.I have a P320 as a backup competition gun with a Leupold Delta Point Pro mounted with a EGW mount on the rear sight cut. Nice to have a slide with a RMR cut. It was a drop in fit, it only required a minor adjustment for the optic. Overall, the gun feels lighter, not sure if cycles any faster or reduced recoil, but it is a nice upgrade.

Link to other reviews:

Nothing spotted at the time of this review

Price point:

MSRP = $439.99

Retail = $412.79 at Primary Arms 

I need it now! Availability:

Grey Ghost Precision or Primary Arms

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Tighter frame fit

  • Multiple platform optic cuts

  • OD Green

  • Decreased trigger pull by ½ pound due to tighter tolerances 

  • Drop on installation

Cons:

  • Holster wear on Cerakote

Score:  9.00 Amazing

Favorite Link:  Walker Defense Research

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Patmos Arms Judah 43 slide

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  JSD Supply has been selling 80% kits and supplies for some time now. They offer the Patmos Arms’ series of slides, as well as other parts. They kindly sent this complete Patmos Arms Judah 43 slide out to me. The Judah 43 is for a Glock 43 or 43x size pistol. I actually installed it on a SS80 kit from the Glockstore. It proceeded to work great on that little SS80 frame.

  As noted, the Judah 43 is for a Glock 43 sized pistol. This includes the actual G43 and G43x, along with the SS80 and other 80% slimline frames. The Judah 43 comes in 2 configurations, stripped and complete. This review is for the later, as it came with internal slide parts and a match grade barrel. It does not come with sights, though they did install a set of factory plastic sights for me. It uses any standard G43 sights.

  The Judah 43 is a very nice simple slide. It has front and rear cocking serrations. Both of which run perpendicular to the slide. All the exterior edges have large chamfers, so nothing is extremely sharp. The interior and exterior machining are super smooth. Very few, if any machine marks can be seen on the inside, and Zero machine marks can be seen on the outside. Lastly, the Black Nitride coating is top notch and should last a very long time. Even if it were to wear through the Nitride coating, the slide is manufactured from 416 Stainless Steel, so corrosion should never be a problem.

  When the complete Judah slide was received, I realized that the upper parts were not installed in the slide. Not a problem for me, more of a heads up for someone purchasing a Judah slide. The parts not being installed actually worked out better for the review, since I was able to assemble the slide with the parts provided. All the parts fit great and were easily installed. No loose or ill-fitting parts were noticed when the slide was assembled. 

  Being a complete slide, a match grade barrel was also included. The barrel fit tight in the slide, but not so tight that the slide didn’t function properly. The slide also fits nice and snug on the SS80 frame. I'm sure it would have the same fit on other frames as well. I don’t know if it’s the barrel, or the whole pistol/slide combo, but this little pistol build shoots fantastic. I didn’t put it on paper, but on my tiny A-zone steel, it was keeping shots on target out to 15 yards with no problem. 

  I did install a set of XS Minimalist sights onto the Judah 43. As expected, the front sight fit snug without any side to side play. The rear sight had the typical interference fit, so I had to use a sight pusher and a small punch to install it. It’s just another point of reference to the quality of the machining.

  After using this Judah 43 slide for some time, I can say it is great. It does exactly what I want it to do. It’s very accurate. The finish is nice and smooth. There are no sharp edges, except on the slide serrations. But those are not sharp, per say,  just squared off. My only complaint is that it does not come optics ready at this time. The Judah would be a great fit for an 80% build or to turn your Glock 48 into a 43x size pistol.

  So if you are looking for a great slide, check out the Judah series at JSD Supply. It’s a quality slide at a great price. It comes stripped or complete with a match grade barrel and parts. If you're building a G43 type pistol, you can’t go wrong with the Patmos Arms Judah 43 slide, or probably any of the other Judah slides as well.

  

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Complete slide for Glock 43 or 43x

Target Market:

Anyone wanting a slide for their Glock 43 or 43x build

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • Stripped or complete options available (Complete slide was given for review)

  • 416 Stainless Steel

  • Nitride coated

  • Front and Rear cocking serrations

  • Match Grade Nitride barrel

  • Complete upper parts kit included

  • Fits Glock 43 and 43X

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

None, but also available for other Glock models

What others are saying?:

Nothing found

Link to other reviews:

Nothing substantial 

Price point:

MSRP = $149.99 stripped - $299.99 complete (as tested)

Retail = Same

I need it now! Availability:

JSD Supply

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Price

  • Top notch machine work

  • Accurate

  • Front slide serrations

  • Nitride Coated Stainless Steel

Cons:

  • No option for red dot sight

  • Comes unassembled 

  • Plain looking

Score: 8.50 Great

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