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3/13/2025 10:31:30 PM EDT
What slides are you guys using?
3/13/2025 10:45:52 PM EDT
[#1]
Is there anything more budget minded than the matching PSA slides?
3/14/2025 1:38:50 AM EDT
[#2]
PSA sells their slides as complete upper assemblies or complete minus the barrel so unless you're wanting to install your own internals such as OEM Glock parts and you want a stripped slide, the PSA is the same price or less than anything else I've seen including the Aim Surplus slides (their blems are their best priced).  The Aim is functional but much more squared off and blocky although you can get them with some funky cuts if that's your style and they offer it with a top port for using a ported barrel which PSA does not.  The Micro slide looks more modern and, in my opinion anyways, much better.  The PSA also comes with a metal optics cover plate while the Aim has a plastic one but more/most importantly, while a Holosun 407 does fit snugly in both, the PSA also fits snugly and has lugs while the Aim does not.  For the front ports like the C-1, get the PSA.  Other manufacturers are more expensive when I was looking at them used Glock 43/43X and especially MOS uppers are the same price or more than a new PSA upper.  You can also catch the PSA upper combos with Holosun 407s on sale sometimes.  
3/14/2025 3:08:34 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By m6z:
Is there anything more budget minded than the matching PSA slides?
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My first thought:  cheaper than Daggers?!?

As an aside, I finally got a chance to shoot both of my $250 or so Davgers:  they work!  Fine!
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3/14/2025 3:46:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DavidY][Edited] [#4]
Remsport makes nice slides that are styled like Gen5 with front slide serrations, rounded nose and a great finish.  Nice prices.  I've read in multiple places that they used to be an OEM for Kimber (not sure if frames or slides, or both).

If the website is out of stock, check their eBay store.  

https://www.tr-enabling.com/category-s/1962.htm


https://www.ebay.com/str/remsport1
3/14/2025 3:49:21 AM EDT
[#5]
I'm still using their old (discontinued) ECC non-optic cut SS PVD finish slide.  It goes in and out of Safariland holsters very quickly.
3/14/2025 8:47:14 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:
Remsport makes nice slides that are styled like Gen5 with front slide serrations, rounded nose and a great finish.  Nice prices.  I've read in multiple places that they used to be an OEM for Kimber (not sure if frames or slides, or both).

If the website is out of stock, check their eBay store.  

https://www.tr-enabling.com/category-s/1962.htm


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Doh, it was late and I read his post thinking Dagger Micro C-1, not Compact.  For the Compact (G19 size) yep, the Remsport is a good buy if they have what you want but as mentioned you need to jump quick as they are over sold out of the most popular models.  MidwayUSA, Natchez, etc will occasionally put the slide completion kits on sale or check ebay for reputable sellers selling OEM parts, I avoid aftermarket and haven't had any issues although I know some folks like them.
3/14/2025 10:43:30 AM EDT
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Thanks Gentlemen.  I have a Dagger, a Micro, and frames.  I have built one using a Brownell's slide (side note, need to find a holster to fit).

Planning some projects ... but at the same time, factoring the cost of a complete Dagger/M is budget priced yet wanting something a little different.  Was asking, seems like a whole cottage industries has popped up ... some with good reviews others complaints of our of spec.

In short, not looking to build a $700 Gucci pistol on a $50 frame.
3/14/2025 1:03:21 PM EDT
[#8]
There are a couple Facebook groups that are useful. One is called all Glock clones welcome. A lot of dagger stuff, SCT, grit grips, lone Wolf.  

Some of the guys spend absolute minimum and some of the guys go a little apeshit
3/14/2025 9:41:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DavidY:
There are a couple Facebook groups that are useful. One is called all Glock clones welcome. A lot of dagger stuff, SCT, grit grips, lone Wolf.  

Some of the guys spend absolute minimum and some of the guys go a little apeshit
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Thanks.  Joined, definitely some interesting builds.
5/21/2025 3:07:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Cav-Gunner:
Thanks Gentlemen.  I have a Dagger, a Micro, and frames.  I have built one using a Brownell's slide (side note, need to find a holster to fit).

Planning some projects ... but at the same time, factoring the cost of a complete Dagger/M is budget priced yet wanting something a little different.  Was asking, seems like a whole cottage industries has popped up ... some with good reviews others complaints of our of spec.

In short, not looking to build a $700 Gucci pistol on a $50 frame.
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Which one are you seeking a holster for?
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5/21/2025 4:31:38 PM EDT
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PSA slides or complete guns on sale are unbeatable.  They really blow them out time to time.  I have 2 complete Daggers and 1 partial Dagger that I couldn't pass over as they were so cheap.  The first was because I picked up an Aim Surplus slide for the RMR optics cut, it was cheaper than adding a cut to my Glock.  The other two were sales for either slides or frames that were way to inexpensive to pass over.  Like 2 frames for $99.  

While I don't need 4 or 5 Glock clones, I can very easily pass them on to my Grandkids or Grand nephews/nieces.  I know that I would love to have a gun from my Grandfather or one of my uncles.  I have also learned over the years to always get an extra when they are cheap.  I have passed over way to many cheap deals and regretted it later when they were gone.  I can always trade it for something new.

As a side note, as long as prices aren't out of line, I will typically buy a frame or receiver from my dealer if I'm transferring a gun through them.  It puts an extra in the safe and puts a few dollars in their pockets.  I literally have 3 or 4 AR lowers and 1 or 2 Glock frames sitting in the safe waiting for a cheap upper to start a new project.
5/21/2025 8:51:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DavidY][Edited] [#12]
The gray long slide Dagger S They had on sale a couple weeks ago for $259 was an awesome deal considering the slide is typically out of stock and sells for $279 by itself.

G47 on a budget
5/24/2025 4:26:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: the-answer-is-42][Edited] [#13]
OP is selling their house brand 'Trybe' slides for G17/19 for $75-125 this weekend: https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-defense-glock-19-pistol-slide.html

Pair that with a $29 slide completion kit from like ar15discounts and some $30 black sights from Amazon/etc and you have a pretty cheap slide under what PSA sells theirs for.

I am doing a beater build like this right now with a;

PSA Dagger-S - $60 shipped
Trybe Slide - $90 shipped
NBS slide kit - $29
Sights - $34

Leftover barrel and recoil spring - Free

Right around ~$200 total

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