I'm wanting to buy a slide with RMR/Holosun mount for my Gen5, and I see more Gen4's than Gen5's, and they are a little cheaper too. Can I use a Gen4 on my Gen5? I'm assuming so because I see sites like Zev and Suarez that sell "Gen 4/5" slides. Thanks!
Will a Glock 19 Gen 4 blank slide work in a Gen 5?
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The Gen 4 won't have the ejector side cut-out for the slide release, so you may need to modify your slide release for it to work.
Also, I believe the Gen 4 firing pin stop is different than the Gen 5 -- the Gen 4 has a spherical one while the Gen 5 has a ramped one (see below).
It may work, but I probably wouldn't want to trust my life to it.
Also, I believe the Gen 4 firing pin stop is different than the Gen 5 -- the Gen 4 has a spherical one while the Gen 5 has a ramped one (see below).
It may work, but I probably wouldn't want to trust my life to it.
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Yeah, just considering options. I've been emailing NCEngravers.com
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To answer your question WILL it work maybe. Will it fit on a Gen 5 slide? The answer is yes if you change the back plate to a Gen 5 version. Is it recommended and safe to do NO!!!! There are small differences in the Gen 4 and Gen 5 internals that changed with the updated Model. They really are not compatible from slide to frame in the Gen 4 & 5
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I chose a gen5 slide to use on both my 5 and 4 frames and would recommend you get the gen5 slide for your gen 5 frame even if it costs a bit more. The improvements to the striker safety plunger are worth it in my opinion.
Call the manufacturer and ask.