Anyone local mill M&P slide to accept red-dot?

[Dsgnr_81]

Okay, my beater M&P 9 4.25 needs some love. It's my EDC, I've stippled the grips, changed out the trigger, and have been considering milling the slide to accept a micro red dot. Anyone have any experience doing this? It doesn't seem like rocket science, but as I don't have a milling machine, I think it's a bit beyond me to do it well. Your thoughts Ingo? I'd also like to mount suppressor sights to co-witness. Anyone here done this? [Yeah, I know, ATEI, but as I've said before, I like doing things myself, or at least being part of the process.] Thanks for any input guys.

Oh, and in case you want to see her so far, here she is.

 

[Trigger Time]

I'd be interested in this too. I'd like some slide ports cut on my m&p.

op for what your wanting it may be cheaper just to buy a m&p c.o.r.e model.

 

[ViperJock]

Bowie Tactical does it. Out of Ohio.

 

[Dsgnr_81]

Yeah, I've thought about the CORE as well. thinking about selling this to fund the purchase of a new/used CORE. (it IS the smart thing to do.) I just really like learning the process involved in these kinds of things. Not that I expect to become an expert at DOING them, but to understand what goes into having these things done well. But you're spot on, going the CORE route is what I may end up doing.

 

[sbcman]

Another option for DIY

BME-Mounts

 

[Dsgnr_81]

I will look into bowie, thanks!

 

[partyboy6686]

Might hit up INGO member AllenM up. I know he has milled slide on a Springfield XDM and Glock 19 to accept a red dot.

 

[Dsgnr_81]

Another option for DIY

BME-Mounts

Hey, Southwest Indiana, eh? Grew up in Vincennes! Keep the area classy for me, will ya?

 

[42769vette]

You are going to want to pick the optic before milling anything.

I know the Vortex Razor has a mount that replaces the rear sight. Its in no way shape or form as good a mount as milling, but it will work for you to see if you like having a red dot on before milling a slide.

 

[hvacrguy]

ATEi Welcome To ATEI | ATEi Great guys and awesome work.

 

[derrickgoins]

I had a spare M&P slide milled for a Vortex Razor - work was done by Mark @ L&M Precision Gunworks.

L&M Precision GunWorks | Where Precision is an attitude, not just a word

 

[Rookie]

I looked at a core with a red dot mounted, the sights were useless because the dot was too high. You'll be happier if you mill your slide. I had mine done through Bowie.

 

[tradertator]

I would contact One Source Tactical, and see if they could do it. The charge $125 for the slide being milled and their suppressor sights to be installed on a Glock, but not sure about an M&P.

Trading for a CORE is another good option. A buddy of mine has an RMR on his, and I loved it. I just bought an FNX Tactical 45. Currently shopping for an RM07, but my Burris Fast fire III is tying me over in the meantime.

 

[87gsxr711]

Another DIY option. Sights are not co-witnessed in the traditional sense, but you can use either if needed.

Sight Mount Home

 

[Latewatch]

Mod 1 out of Lexington, Ky does outstanding work. I highly recommend them.

MOD 1

 

[jdm033056]

Here is a picture of the mount referenced in post #14 above

 

[vitamink]

I just sent my Shield off to Atei it should be back soon…expect a sweet ass review.

 

[jd4320t]

I just sent my Shield off to Atei it should be back soon…expect a sweet ass review.

Oh man..I haven't seen any of the work they do on Shields...What are you getting done?

 

[vitamink]

iGunsAndGear : victran: ATEi M&P9 Shield


That.

I can't post the picture from this iPad. Essentially it has a grip stippled by phylodog, a slide with top/side serrations and refinished by atei, a trigger by apex and truglo tfo sights. Everything is done except the slide. The grip looks incredible and the trigger is awesome.

 

[jd4320t]

iGunsAndGear : victran: ATEi M&P9 Shield


That.

I can't post the picture from this iPad. Essentially it has a grip stippled by phylodog, a slide with top/side serrations and refinished by atei, a trigger by apex and truglo tfo sights. Everything is done except the slide. The grip looks incredible and the trigger is awesome.

That's awesome...maybe they can remove the safety too