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1/12/2015 10:03:19 AM EDT
Will the Glock M.O.S. set the standard for mounting red dots on Glocks?

I don't understand releasing this on a 34 platform, as I thought the main purpose of this slide length is increased sight radius, which would be unnecessary with an optic. I would think any additional velocity advantage would be negligible over a 17.

Assuming that there are mounts and spacers available for the RMR, Deltapoint, and other... would M.O.S. be preferable, for flexibility, to the traditional custom mill job for one optic?

I wonder if the specialty shops like ATEI or L&M will be able to mill the Glock M.O.S. into Gen 3's or 17's or 19's? Or even convert a mill job from RMR only to the M.O.S.? Any thoughts?

01/13/15 Update - I saw pictures of the new M.O.S. model 35 HERE
1/12/2015 10:39:27 AM EDT
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Will the Glock M.O.S. set the standard for mounting red dots on Glocks? Probably since it will be factory.

I don't understand releasing this on a 34 platform, as I thought the main purpose of this slide length is increased sight radius, which would be unnecessary with an optic. I would think any additional velocity advantage would be negligible over a 17.  Competition 34 is one of the most widely used.  Other exist but I see more Glocks 34/35/19/23's than any other. (excluding 1911)  The 17 with the MOS cut will probably be coming just Glock goes through production runs and they make certain models at certain times so 17 will probably come next or later after say the 37.

Assuming that there are mounts and spacers available for the RMR, Deltapoint, and other... would M.O.S. be preferable, for flexibility, to the traditional custom mill job for one optic?  No one has experience with MOS cannot be answered.

I wonder if the specialty shops like ATEI or L&M will be able to mill the Glock M.O.S. into Gen 3's or 17's or 19's? Or even convert a mill job from RMR only to the M.O.S.? Any thoughts? Depends on how the rear sight is cut in relation to MOS cut.  Again till it is out and you can handle no one will know.


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1/12/2015 6:03:01 PM EDT
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I think the standard was set way before Glock even jumped in. Most of the companies that have been doing this for the last couple of years set the standard.
1/12/2015 8:10:25 PM EDT
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Updated OP with link to pics

Looks like a regular rear sight placement to me... or is it slightly pushed back?
1/13/2015 11:06:08 AM EDT
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Looks like a regular rear sight placement to me... or is it slightly pushed back?
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It definitely looks like the rear sight is setback farther. If you compare the slide serrations to other glocks, the rear sight is usually in between the last serration. The MOS looks to have the rear sight behind the last serration. Might be an issue for those who like certain sights, that lay flush with the rear of the slide. Those sites may overhang on the MOS.
1/13/2015 11:18:57 AM EDT
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It definitely looks like the rear sight is setback farther. If you compare the slide serrations to other glocks, the rear sight is usually in between the last serration. The MOS looks to have the rear sight behind the last serration. Might be an issue for those who like certain sights, that lay flush with the rear of the slide. Those sites may overhang on the MOS.
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Updated OP with link to pics

Looks like a regular rear sight placement to me... or is it slightly pushed back?


It definitely looks like the rear sight is setback farther. If you compare the slide serrations to other glocks, the rear sight is usually in between the last serration. The MOS looks to have the rear sight behind the last serration. Might be an issue for those who like certain sights, that lay flush with the rear of the slide. Those sites may overhang on the MOS.


My Heinie's would for sure overhang.  But once they release it I am sure sight makers will make sights for this model specifically.
1/14/2015 10:58:54 AM EDT
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You'll notice on the optic ready M&P the rear sight was also moved back.

I don't really see the issue with the sights. No one is going to put anything but a tall sight on it anyways.