![]() Early ConcernsĮven when torqued to spec, and the screw depth is balanced across the platform, the polymer construction allows a very small amount of flex. Also, the inclusion of a sacrificial shroud adds value to any user: daily carry to heavy use. By gaining deeper screw depth, and replacing the oft-cracking OEM plate with a more enduring option, trust in a mounted optic is restored. From the box containing not only replacement screws, but thread-locker, and installation bits, to the addition of a sacrificial window frame to protect expensive glass, C&H Precision produced something more reliable than Glock. No more problems manifested from that point.Įach of the smaller details add to the value of the V4 Defender plate. Re-adjusting and balancing each of the screws created a tighter, and more even fit across the whole plate. A re-evaluation of each of the mounting screws showed the problem clearly: user error. After about a half-hour of various drills, draws, and racking the slide off the shroud in 85 degrees Fahrenheit, only once did the various flexing cause the battery to disconnect and the dot to disappear. The first 100 rounds on the range held zero without a problem. Fitment onto the G19 was tight, clean, and without complications, gaps, or bends. Upgrades like this tend to be more black-and-white in their evaluation: either they function or they don’t. The longer the plate is in use, the more confidence it brings. The sacrificial shroud on the C&H stood out as a minimal bulk with maximum benefit. Upon hearing of a replacement option, there was no question, we had to try it. However, even after sighting in the RMR, it did not leave a complete sense of confidence. After a little bit of tinkering, and a not recommended attempt to straightening the slight bend, a somewhat satisfactory installation was achieved. The first installation of an RMR using the parts that shipped with the pistol left a small gap between the rear of the plate and the slide. Enter the C&H Precision V4 Defender plate: a polymer replacement with added benefits. During installation, the OEM plate itself showed a little warping, and to our dismay, had a record of snapping under the stress of firing the handgun. The Gen 5 G19 brought with it noticeable upgrades, but the easily bent layer of cast metal expected to secure a red-dot of choice was not one of them. Many of us, however, scratched our heads when we sorted through the mounting plates that came with the handgun. When GLOCK released their MOS line, it appeared like a natural evolution for the name famous in reliability. The screw head is just small enough to make these work.Mounting a red-dot on an Optics-Ready pistol should be hassle free, and most of the time it is, as long as one pays attention to detail. I thought I'd get some and see how they fit. Note: I discovered the screw head size difference after my previous post. If you notice on the parts drawing at the below link, the screw head diameter is smaller than the other 6-32 screws. No big deal, clean them with alcohol and hit them with flat black. The disadvantage is is you have to paint the heads of the screws. To me, the big advantage of these are they are the same size Torx bit as the Glock plate and it's a Torx. I thought I'd post what the 3/8 Torx look like on the RMR plate with the Trijicon "sealing plate".Īs as you can see, they're pretty much a perfect fit. If 3/8 is what you've got, well, mine haven't unscrewed yet. If you're set up to start with longer and cut them back, I'd do so just so you have the best setup. They work fine, but they could stand to be a little deeper. Best bet would be to get some 1/2" ones and cut them back. So 3/8 will be a little short (.375), 7/16 (.4375 - if you can find them) are a little long. Better than my pistol from the beginning of this month! They say it's weaker, but I think the older frying pan finish was the pinnacle of Glock finishes.I agree, my old 2 letter 3 digit serial number still looks good from 1991. Moreso than my 4's, and I noticed it on my 4's more than on my frying pan 3's I used to have. notice my 5's finish seem to be a little weaker as well, it's not a big deal or anything, but I notice it around holster rub areas. It just surprised me when I came in from the range on Thursday how worn it already was. It's not that it really matters, as this gun will probably become my EDC pistol and will have wear in the next few years. ( stopped keeping track of rounds in 2014 18k ) My G17.4 that I used for competition for years isn't worn this bad. Has anyone noticed the finish on the Gen 5s just isn't holding up as good as the previous generations? Today my G19.5MOS is 3 weeks old.
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