5 Glock 43 Slide Kit [Custom Optic Ready]

If you want to upgrade the slide on your Glock 43 or create a custom build, there are several great options available online.

Here are 5 Glock 43 slide kits designed to be compatible with red dot sights and offer a range of features including attractive styling, lightweight construction, and enhanced functionality.

We've selected these kits based on a combination of their appearance, weight, and overall performance.

Best Glock 43 Custom Slide Kit [Optic Ready]

Note: Glock 42 and 43 slides DO NOT require firing pin channel liners because they are slimline carry Glocks.

TRYBE Defense Glock Slide - Best Overall

TRYBE defense make some hot selling aftermarket Glock slide products at good price points. Their Glock 43 slide and barrel combo come with easy to grip serration textures and the barrel offer great aesthetic designs.

Cover Plate Included - All optic ready slides come with cover plates. Works for Polymer 80 builds as well

Faster Follow Up - Lighter slide to reduce recoil momentum to reacquire the sight faster

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

Lightening Cuts - Improved for fast cycling and aggressive serration

Better Optics Compatibility - RMSc

*Get a TRYBE Defense threaded match grade barrel here

Pros

Optic ready right out of the box
Serrated slide
Great pricing
Cerakote to fight corrosion
Window cuts to show off barrel design

Cons

RMSc Only
Window cuts may not be field reliable

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Brownell Glock 43 Slide RMRcc - Trijicon RMRcc Ready

The Brownell Glock 43 slide for RMRcc is ready right out of the box. It features index posts in the mounting holes for improved screw thread contact and a secure optic mount.

Made of 17-4 stainless steel, this slide has standard grip serrations (no markings) and provides the same feel as the original Glock 43 slide without a rear sight.

If you have a Glock 43X MOS and want to use an RMRcc, this precut slide is the perfect solution for you!

Optics Compatibility - RMRcc ONLY

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Grey Ghost Precision - Best Serration Patterns

Grey Ghost Precision offers ZEV alike G43 slide kit with aggressive serration cuts.

V1 or V2 - Angled serrations or diamond checkering pattern for different variation

Compatible With OEM Parts - It works with existing Glock 43 internal parts & Polymer 80 lowers

Optics Compatibility - RMSc footprint only

Pros

Unique slide front cut
Works with SS80 G43 build
Tighter tolerance
Comes with cover plate

Cons

Comes with no iron sights

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Agency Arms Hybrid Special - Very High End

Agency Arms tricks out your stock Glock 43 to another level. This is the highest premium quality 17-4 stainless steel Glock 43 stripped slide on the market. It's precut with lightening cuts, serrations and the signature Agency Arm logo.

Rock Solid Coating - Diamond like carbon finishes to give that super slick gun feel

Slick Aesthetics - Looks matters, and this delivers

Optics Compatibility - RMSc only

Pros

Very slick design
Very high quality coating
The ultimate eye candy

Cons

Very Expensive
RMSc only (RMRcc doesn't fit)

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Norsso Singularity Slide - Best Serration Cuts

Norsso produces high-quality slides for the Glock 43 and 43X that are made from solid 17-4 precipitation hardened stainless steel.

Their N43 Singularity slide is optic ready and compatible with various RMSc cut optics such as the Shield RMSc, Holosun 507K, Romeo Zero, and Swampfox Sentinel.

One standout feature of this slide is the beveled cocking rear serrations, which provide a secure grip on the slide without slipping. In addition to their standard products, Norsso also offers custom slide milling services to create a slide with the specific design you desire.

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FAQ

Does A Glock 43 Slide Work With Polymer 80 PF9SS Frame?

Yes.

Are Slide Cuts Worth It?

The factory Glock 43 slide works just fine, but if you want to mount an optic without having to mill it or buy a Glock 43 MOS, an optic ready Glock slide is here for you.

In addition, these slides offer better aesthetics, serration patterns and overall feel.

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How Long Is A Glock 43 Slide?

A Glock 43 slide measures 6.06 inches. Most aftermarket Glock slides will work with your existing holsters (Except for using a compensator)

How To Mount A RMRcc On A Glock 43?

To mount a RMRcc on a Glock 43, it's best to mill the holes on a blank factory Glock 43 Slide (Non- MOS). This is way better option than buying adapter plates that end up mounting the optic too tall.