Who makes aftermarket slides for Gen 4 Glocks?

TruthTellers · March 13, 2018, 12:51 PM

Specifically the Glock 20. I know Lone Wolf has slides, but they're all for Gen 3.

Fishbed77 · March 14, 2018, 09:39 AM

I don't know about the Glock 20 specifically, but for most variants, Gen3 slides will work on Gen4 frames. There will be a gap at the dust cover, but this is largely cosmetic, and there are filler pieces available.

Aftermarket Gen3 slides are going to be vastly more common and popular compared to Gen 4 slides because they are compatible with Polymer 80 80% lowers.

TruthTellers · March 14, 2018, 05:35 PM

Anybody have any pictures of what a Gen 3 slide looks like on a Gen 4 frame? I'd like to know what kind of "gap" we're talking here. Are we talking Grand Canyon size or Michael Strahan's two front teeth size type of gap?

Fishbed77 · March 15, 2018, 01:39 PM

Google "gen3 slide on gen4" and see the first few photos that show up.

TruthTellers · March 15, 2018, 03:31 PM

Ah, I see it now. As long as there are filler parts to minimize the opening, I'm okay with that. Where can I get these filler pieces?

Fishbed77 · March 15, 2018, 03:59 PM

Google.

Also recommend researching whether what you are trying to do is even possible with 10mm Glocks.

jonnyc · March 15, 2018, 09:02 PM

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March 13, 2018, 12:51 PM	#1
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Who makes aftermarket slides for Gen 4 Glocks? Specifically the Glock 20. I know Lone Wolf has slides, but they're all for Gen 3. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

March 14, 2018, 05:35 PM	#3
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Anybody have any pictures of what a Gen 3 slide looks like on a Gen 4 frame? I'd like to know what kind of "gap" we're talking here. Are we talking Grand Canyon size or Michael Strahan's two front teeth size type of gap? __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

March 15, 2018, 03:31 PM	#5
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Ah, I see it now. As long as there are filler parts to minimize the opening, I'm okay with that. Where can I get these filler pieces? __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

March 15, 2018, 09:02 PM	#7
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	ZEV? __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

March 14, 2018, 09:39 AM	#2
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	I don't know about the Glock 20 specifically, but for most variants, Gen3 slides will work on Gen4 frames. There will be a gap at the dust cover, but this is largely cosmetic, and there are filler pieces available. Aftermarket Gen3 slides are going to be vastly more common and popular compared to Gen 4 slides because they are compatible with Polymer 80 80% lowers.

March 15, 2018, 01:39 PM	#4
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	Google "gen3 slide on gen4" and see the first few photos that show up.

March 15, 2018, 03:59 PM	#6
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	Google. Also recommend researching whether what you are trying to do is even possible with 10mm Glocks.