G34 MOS or aftermarket milled slide?

[dial1911]

Ok... so I've become somewhat hampered by my own lack of technology. I've shot red dots on pistols a lot, and they're moderately accurate (plenty for handgunning) and fast as hell.

I generally shoot a Gen3 G34 in matches. And it does fine, but I'd be quicker with a red dot instead of irons. And I have an RMR that can move over to cover the red dot.

Question is this.... Buy G34 MOS ready to go for RMR, or go aftermarket. Option 3 looks like sending my slide off to be milled. But after you add in the cost of the cover plate and refinishing the slide, it's damn near the same cost as just buying the aftermarket ready to go.

So what do you think? And if you know of a deal on an aftermarket G34 slide that's already cut, post it up!

 

[Rwjeter]

Ok... so I've become somewhat hampered by my own lack of technology. I've shot red dots on pistols a lot, and they're moderately accurate (plenty for handgunning) and fast as hell.

I generally shoot a Gen3 G34 in matches. And it does fine, but I'd be quicker with a red dot instead of irons. And I have an RMR that can move over to cover the red dot.

Question is this.... Buy G34 MOS ready to go for RMR, or go aftermarket. Option 3 looks like sending my slide off to be milled. But after you add in the cost of the cover plate and refinishing the slide, it's damn near the same cost as just buying the aftermarket ready to go.

So what do you think? And if you know of a deal on an aftermarket G34 slide that's already cut, post it up!

If there is no rules against it I would send it to be milled. GSSF dictates that you use the MOS for a complete stock pistol. But I've heard there is better fitment with a milled slide. And it gets the optic lower.

 

[dial1911]

If there is no rules against it I would send it to be milled. GSSF dictates that you use the MOS for a complete stock pistol. But I've heard there is better fitment with a milled slide. And it gets the optic lower.

I haven't really done any research yet- I didn't know the optic could sit lower on a milled slide- that's a big plus.

I don't really do GSSF because I don't have any bone stock pistols. The local matches don't care what you bring- you can "run what ya' brung" in unlimited/open classes.

 

[Jake]

I've heard everyone say that it's better to get the slide milled because the optics sit too high on the MOS guns. I don't have any personal experience with it though, but I've read this a bunch on the internet so it must be true.

 

[dial1911]

I've heard everyone say that it's better to get the slide milled because the optics sit too high on the MOS guns. I don't have any personal experience with it though, but I've read this a bunch on the internet so it must be true.

That's all I've got to go on at the moment- I'm sure I'd like the optic as low as possible in the slide, that's for sure.

 

[chance]

Truprep has a renatus g34 mos slide on the shelf

 

[dial1911]

Truprep has a renatus g34 mos slide on the shelf

Sounds expensive... I haven't seen the name before.

 

[Righter13]

Milled for the win and send the red dot with it. That way it is milled for THAT dot.

I had Wheaton Arms do mine.

 

[AtlMedic]

Milled is the way to go, but you are stuck with that optic which is the only downside. The MOS gives you the option to change optics.

Eventually I plan to get my M&P milled though.

 

[dial1911]

Milled for the win and send the red dot with it. That way it is milled for THAT dot.

I had Wheaton Arms do mine.

Thanks! Good advice and I'll look into Wheaton.

 

[dial1911]

Milled is the way to go, but you are stuck with that optic which is the only downside. The MOS gives you the option to change optics.

Eventually I plan to get my M&P milled though.

I figure this old G34 is mine forever. Might as well cut it a bit.

 

[AtlMedic]

I figure this old G34 is mine forever. Might as well cut it a bit.

I meant more that if you have it milled for a RMR then you can only use an RMR. Not that it’s a problem since it’s the nicest option.

 

[Rwjeter]

I meant more that if you have it milled for a RMR then you can only use an RMR. Not that it’s a problem since it’s the nicest option.

Why would you want anything else? Maybe a Delta Point. But I doubt it. RMR for Lyfe.

 

[AtlMedic]

Why would you want anything else? Maybe a Delta Point. But I doubt it. RMR for Lyfe.

I agree, just pointing it out. The only problem I could see is if Trijicon changes the mounting of the RMRs.

 

[Rwjeter]

I agree, just pointing it out. The only problem I could see is if Trijicon changes the mounting of the RMRs.

I don't see them doing that. They would have to change their equipment setup, which costs money, plus they would piss off customers. Which also costs money. A LOT of money.

 

[AtlMedic]

I don't see them doing that. They would have to change their equipment setup, which costs money, plus they would piss off customers. Which also costs money. A LOT of money.

Didn’t stop apple. Not saying that they will, but if changing the mount allows them to make a better optic they may do it.

 

[Rwjeter]

Didn’t stop apple. Not saying that they will, but if changing the mount allows them to make a better optic they may do it.

Yeah, that is true. But each Apple product is generationally outdated before the end of the same year it is released. The inner electronics of an RMR might go through some upgrades as time goes on, but I feel their mounting system has proven it's durability surviving countless rounds down range while taking a rather violent ride on various pistol slides.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Sell the G34 and buy this...
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...-first-fully-modular-pistol-genesis-z9-video/

 

[Laufen]

Aftermarket milled is superior. A decent shop can mill the cut a bit deeper to set the optic closer to the slide, and mill it for your specific optic.

 

[Rwjeter]

I'll be sending a G26 to get milled soon. I'll have to wait on the next RMR sale to mount an optic, but soon.