Glock Builds

[Thomas1969]

Hello, I am attempting to build a G17. Does anyone have any experience as to which complete slides are any good? (I’ve already completed the lower) I have have found a few options, but there are almost zero reviews. Any help?

 

[HCRMPD1]

Here is a place you can look: Zaffiri Precision

 

[Thomas1969]

Here is a place you can look: Zaffiri Precision

Thank you. I will take a look there.

 

[pmbiker]

I'm happy with the Brownells slide and barrel I used on my G34 build.

Installed on a factory 17 lower with no issues.

 

[Thomas1969]

I'm happy with the Brownells slide and barrel I used on my G34 build.

Installed on a factory 17 lower with no issues.

Do you recall the price point on them? I should have mentioned I’m trying to balance quality with budget.

 

[pmbiker]

I don't recall exactly, but they were both on sale.

I'm a cheap-ass too
Looks like the 17 slides are currently on sale. $159+

 

[Thomas1969]

I don't recall exactly, but they were both on sale.

I'm a cheap-ass too
Looks like the 17 slides are currently on sale. $159+

Oh that’s not a bad price. I will have to take a look.

 

[DadSmith]

Aim Surplus makes slides for the G17 and G19.

AimSurplus, LLC

Pistols - Slides - GGP17 Slides - Grey Ghost Precision

greyghostprecision.com

WOLVERINE VAPOR EDITION - 17

For an extremely limited time only, introducing the Wolverine - Vapor Edition Series for Glock 17 Gen 3/80% platforms. This ported slide/barrel combo provides a level of precision you will have to see to believe. If you become one of the few lucky owners, you have a choice to receive a Free...

www.swampfoxoptics.com

AlphaWolf Upper G17 9mm Gen3, Assembled

Lone Wolf Arms is the largest manufacturer of aftermarket parts for Glocks. We also have M&P Shield, Beretta/Taurus, and Browning Hi-Power parts.

www.lonewolfdist.com

 

[Squid556]

I went with the Strike industries lite slide. Two others I know also bought the Strike slide and have positive things to say. Higher quality than a lot of the offerings out there.

I've done 5 Glock builds at this point and often times they have some sort of hang ups so let me know if you need any help.

LITESLIDE for GLOCK™ G17 or G19 GEN3

GEN4-5 OWNERS: Hello GLOCK™ G17 and/or G19 GEN5 (or GEN4) owners who want a SI LITESLIDE. P80Ralph has a great informational video on how to make this happen if you choose to go with this setup. Check this video out to make the decision for yourself: https://bit.ly/P80Ralph-LITESLIDE-GEN5 The...

www.strikeindustries.com

 

[pmbiker]

Whatever you do, don't go too cheap on your parts kit. I did and ended up replacing a couple of parts that were not in spec. Don't know who makes AIMs slides but it was their upper parts kit that I had issues with. The recoil spring and rod were total crap and the striker was bent.

 

[MCgrease08]

I have only done one P80 build, but was pretty impressed with the quality and price of the Patmos Arms Revelation slides. The machining was good, it comes with slide windows (if you care about that) and the RMR cut and plate. Sights came pre-installed too.

PATMOS Arms REVELATION slide with sights for Glock 17 Polymer 80 PF940V2 4140 Steel Black Nitride RMR cut – TACDOM

www.tacdom.com

I didn't buy from this vendor. I went with the option of slide and a full upper parts kit from JSD Supply, but very happy with how easy the build was. Mine was also a 19 and not 17, but the slide design is essentially the same.

 

[Amishman44]

I've always had good success (aka, no failures) with Lone Wolf Distributor slides and barrels...
Other stuff...seems like something's always off a bit on a few of them!

 

[DadSmith]

I've always had good success (aka, no failures) with Lone Wolf Distributor slides and barrels...
Other stuff...seems like something's always off a bit on a few of them!

Are LW parts good quality? I've seen a few at steel challenge and they ran really good. A few guys built on their Timberwolf frames and slides and lw parts

 

[Thomas1969]

Aim Surplus makes slides for the G17 and G19.

AimSurplus, LLC

Pistols - Slides - GGP17 Slides - Grey Ghost Precision

greyghostprecision.com

WOLVERINE VAPOR EDITION - 17

For an extremely limited time only, introducing the Wolverine - Vapor Edition Series for Glock 17 Gen 3/80% platforms. This ported slide/barrel combo provides a level of precision you will have to see to believe. If you become one of the few lucky owners, you have a choice to receive a Free...

www.swampfoxoptics.com

AlphaWolf Upper G17 9mm Gen3, Assembled

Lone Wolf Arms is the largest manufacturer of aftermarket parts for Glocks. We also have M&P Shield, Beretta/Taurus, and Browning Hi-Power parts.

www.lonewolfdist.com

Thank you. I will take a look at them. The cheapest I am finding is KM Tactical.

 

[DadSmith]

Thank you. I will take a look at them. The cheapest I am finding is KM Tactical.

I've been contemplating a build but have been putting it off for years. Right now everything is on the back burner until I get my Springfield Ronin 10mm

 

[Thomas1969]

I've been contemplating a build but have been putting it off for years. Right now everything is on the back burner until I get my Springfield Ronin 10mm

I have heard good things about the 10mm guns but I have never actually fired one let alone owned one

 

[DadSmith]

I have heard good things about the 10mm guns but I have never actually fired one let alone owned one

I had a Glock 20sf it was a good firearm. Reliable and accurate. I wanted a 1911 10mm though and I sold it but no Ronin 10mm available. Ended up with a RIA Ultra FS 10mm. It's a good pistol, but I want to get the Springfield Ronin 10mm to go along with my Springfield Ronin 45acp. They are excellent firearms out of the box.

 

[Amishman44]

Are LW parts good quality? I've seen a few at steel challenge and they ran really good. A few guys built on their Timberwolf frames and slides and lw parts

I've always had good success with LWD parts...at least barrels and slides...I still run OEM part kits in them. But as far as accuracy and reliability, no negative issues to even speak of!

 

[BroodXI]

I have only done one P80 build, but was pretty impressed with the quality and price of the Patmos Arms Revelation slides. The machining was good, it comes with slide windows (if you care about that) and the RMR cut and plate. Sights came pre-installed too.

PATMOS Arms REVELATION slide with sights for Glock 17 Polymer 80 PF940V2 4140 Steel Black Nitride RMR cut – TACDOM

www.tacdom.com

I didn't buy from this vendor. I went with the option of slide and a full upper parts kit from JSD Supply, but very happy with how easy the build was. Mine was also a 19 and not 17, but the slide design is essentially the same.

Going to have to agree on jsdsupply. Haven't had any issues with the completed slides bought from there. the rear serrations are exactly like oem, i know because i have a brownell's slide too. so use in a caa mck wasn't an issue with the jsd.

 

[MrSmitty]

Hello, I am attempting to build a G17. Does anyone have any experience as to which complete slides are any good? (I’ve already completed the lower) I have have found a few options, but there are almost zero reviews. Any help?

You know you can buy one complete…right?…….
Glock perfection?