What finish is on Glock slides?
Melonite is basically salt bath ferritic nitrocarburizing, also known as liquid nitrocarburizing. Melonite is also called Tenifer by Glock. It is the finish we use on all our black slides and its durability is unparalleled by any black finish we have used.
Are all Glock slides the same?
The larger component parts of any GLOCK pistol – the frame, the stock and the slide – are interchangeable between different models. Most of the smaller, internal parts of GLOCK pistols are interchangeable as well.
Which Glock has the longest slide?
The Glock 41 is not a small pistol; at 8.78 inches with a 5.31-inch barrel, it is the longest Glock on the market. The company advertises it as a “long slide” pistol with a long sight radius, especially for competition shooters.
What is a Tenifer finish?
Ferritic nitrocarburizing or FNC, also known by the proprietary names Tenifer, Tufftride and Melonite as well as ARCOR, is a range of proprietary case hardening processes that diffuse nitrogen and carbon into ferrous metals at sub-critical temperatures during a salt bath.
Do GLOCK slides rust?
THIS!!!! Everything will RUST/corrode over time without proper care. Responsible gun ownership is NOT just proper handling and training, but also maintenance. Cleaning/inspection and maintenance of your weapon is just as important as the holster you carry it in.
When did Glock stop using Tenifer?
As far as the Glock 19 is concerned, it had always been treated with Tenifer – until 2011, when Glock USA converted to an alternative heat treatment named Melonite. This was done after the EPA voiced concern over the chemicals used in the Tenifer process.
What does nDLC stand for?
NDLC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| NDLC | North Dakota League of Cities |
| NDLC | National Distance Learning Center (various locations) |
| NDLC | National Digital Library Competition (Library of Congress; Ameritech Corp.) |
| NDLC | National Dairy Leaders Conference |
Can I put a G17 slide on a G19 frame?
Yes, you can put a 17/34 slide on a 19 frame.
Are Glock 19 and 17 slides the same?
The Gen 4 Model 17 has a slide length of 7.32 inches and a barrel length of 4.49 inches. The Glock 19 has a slide length of 6.85 inches and a barrel length of 4.02 inches. Because of the different barrel and slide lengths, the recoil springs are not interchangeable between the two.
What is the difference between Glock 17L and 34?
The major difference, of course, is the slide. The 34 is an extended-barrel version of the 17, featuring a 5.31-inch barrel. That increases sight radius to about 7.5 inches, depending on what kind of sights you get. (The 34 Gen 4 is available with polymer, steel or the Glock GNS sights.)
What is the best slide for a Glock?
Killer Innovations Makers of awesome barrels and really cool compensators, Killer Innovations also has a badass Glock slide. Focusing on giving you the best slide possible, KI has the Velocity Glock Slide “Enhanced Grip Feature”.
What is the Glock slide “enhanced grip feature”?
Focusing on giving you the best slide possible, KI has the Velocity Glock Slide “Enhanced Grip Feature”. These aren’t your normal slide serrations, instead, these are deep-cut scallops that give you a rock slide platform to pull against.
What is a Gen 4 finish on a Glock?
With the Gen 4, Glock decided to revert to a finish which closely resembles that of the older, non-glare, Parker-like finish. Since then, Glock has been using the new Gen 4 finish for newly-produced Gen 3’s as well.
What is Tenifer finish on a Glock 19?
Contrary to popular belief, tenifer, is a treatment, not a finish. As far as the Glock 19 is concerned, it had always been treated with Tenifer – until 2011, when Glock USA converted to an alternative heat treatment named Melonite. This was done after the EPA voiced concern over the chemicals used in the Tenifer process.