9 Best Glock 19 Optics Cut Slide

Tired of the factory Glock 19 slide? If you want something a little more custom, this guide goes over the 9 best Glock 19 optics cut slides you can buy online.

We picked these red dot ready slides based on looks, weight, and overall functionality to build the dream Glock you want.

For Glock 19C (compensated) - Must use a slide with open top window cut that CLEARS the barrel ports

Note: Some slides may not perfect fit the holster made for the factory slide profile. Some do come with firing pin channel liner and some don't.

Best Glock 19 Red Dot Slide

Strike Industry has been making some very innovative gun parts in the recent years. The LITESLIDE aftermarket Glock 19 red dot slide is machined with optimal accuracy and performance in mind. It's an affordable slide upgrade for the factory G19 pistol.

Faster Follow Up - Lighter slide than the factory one to reduce recoil momentum to reacquire the sight

Serrated Slide - Just like other aftermarket G19 slides to aid slide manipulation

All Kits Included - All necessary screws and posts included for most optics

Better Optics Compatibility - RMR, Burris FastFire 3, C MORE RTS/STS, Doctor, EOTECH MRD, Holosun 507C, DeltaPoint (Non pro version) Sig ROMEO 1, Swampfox Kingslayer/Liberty/Justice, Vortex Viper/ Venom

*Channel Liner is required

Lantac Razorback has that unique slide cuts that looks and feel less like a 2 X 4. 

The slide is machined from pre-hardened (H900 condition) 17-4PH (Precipitation Hargened) stainless steel. Then it's bead blasted to create a satin surface finish. Finally the slide is coated with a protective layer with proprietary Lithium-Ferro process.

The slide is made for an RMR for Gen 1-3 or Gen 4 Glock 19. There are slide lightening cuts available

*Channel Liner is required 

Faxon G19 Hellfire Slide

The Faxon Glock 19 slide is very similar to the Lantac Razorback, but at a better price point. It's cut for RMR or Holosun 507C.

The window cuts and serration cuts is a bit more aggressive than Lantac.

*Channel Liner is required 

TRYBE Defense - Best Design For The Money

TRYBE defense products are hot selling and their Glock optic ready slides have more definition than Brownell's product we have listed below.

Gen 3, 4 and 5 - Multiple slides available for Glock gen 3, 4 and 5.

Cover Plate Included - All optic ready slides come with cover plates

Show Off Barrel - Side windows shows off the slick custom barrel you have

Lightening Cuts - Improved for fast cycling and aggressive serration under $300

Better Optics Compatibility - RMR, Vortex Viper, Venom, DeltaPoint Pro

*Channel Liner is included

*Get a TRYBE Defense threaded match grade barrel here

The CMC Kragos Glock 19 slide has similar features as the Lantac, but with a more aggressive angled & full side length serration pattern for better press check grip and slide racking surface contact.

Prevents Snag - 45 Degree chamfer edge makes in and out of the holster much smoother

Works With Factory Parts - The KRAGOS accepts factory or aftermarket barrels and parts. It's a great upgrade piece to get for a stock Glock 19 with existing components.

*Channel Liner is required

Optics Compatibility - RMR footprint only

Primary Machine - Unique Slide Front Cut

Primary Machine offers several aftermarket Glock slides mostly for Trijicon RMR/SRO or Holosun 507C. The slide cut pattern is very minimum without super aggressive press check serration on the front of the slide.

This slide is basically a more slick looking version of the factory slide with lightening cuts to reduce the slide weight & Cerakote to keep the surface long lasting.

*Channel Liner is preinstalled

Optics Compatibility - RMR footprint only

ZEV is the Lamborghini custom match grade Glock slide upgrade. The same slide is used on their factory complete OZ9C 9mm pistol.

The company offers many G19 slides for Gen 4 and Gen 5. The slide cut is very similar to other products we have listed above, but one thing that stands out is the angle of the serration & slide channels on the top of the slide to reduce glare to maintain sight picture. (It's not a necessary feature to have, but it's nice that it's there).

Channel liner comes installed in all Glock compatible slides

*Channel Liner is preinstalled

Optics Compatibility - RMR footprint only

Agency Arms was the original custom slide maker that people remember back in the day. Agency Arms first come up with custom Glock builds that went popular online with that signature "A" milled on the side of the slide.

Use Different Optics - The AOS system allows different optic plate with screw index posts to mount on the slide for different footprint red dot sights other than the Trijicon RMR.

More Secure Optic Mount - Screw index posts lock in the optic tight, which gives the thread more room & depth to secure the optic

For the most part, Agency Arms Glock slides are like ZEV products. They are collection worth and great looking gun parts for users with disposable income.

If you want more optic choices besides the RMR, go with the Agency Arms over ZEV.

AOS Optics Compatibility - RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, Vortex Viper, Aimpoint ACRO, Holosun 509T

Brownells RMR Cut Slide - Best Price

Brownells Glock 19 RMR slide are for Gen 3 models for Trijicon RMR and Holosun 507C optics. The cocking serrations are very simple like the Primary Arms. The pattern pretty much follows the existing serration on the factory slide.

CNC Index Posts - It helps secure the RMR even more to hold zero

Brownells offers stainless nitride fully enclosed slide and the one with lightening cut. All factory or aftermarket barrel and internal parts work on this slide.

*Channel Liner is required

Optics Compatibility - RMR footprint only (Check out RMR footprint optics here)

FAQ

Does The Serial Number On The Custom Slide Has To Match The Frame?

The serial number on the slide doesn't have to match the one on the frame. In fact, most custom slides don't come with serial number like the OEM Glock slides.

You can still buy custom slides if you live in states that only allow the conceal carry holder to carry the firearm they have registered. 

Where To Get Firing Pin Channel Liner?

Please check the slide you are buying to see if it comes with preinstalled firing pin channel liner. If not please get one below to complete your slide :

Get channel liner and installation tool here

What Are Recommended Glock Red Dot Sights?

 There are many good red dot sights on the market now than just the Trijicon RMR. Please check heere to see more

Do Custom Slides Come With Preinstalled Iron Sights

No, most stripped Glock 19 slides come without iron sights.

Please check out recommended Glock sights here.

Be sure to get a good sight pusher. Most cheap ones look like they work, but they are difficult to work with once you get it.