While I had the RMR off I examined the slide cut. The machine work and finishing are impeccable. It will be a shame to mar the beautiful dark grey finish, but I specifically chose this color for it's ability to wear gracefully.
It's worth noting that JagerWerx received my slide on a Thursday and completed the work on Saturday. Including shipping both ways my slide was only out of my hands for 8 days. It was so quick that I was only half-way finished with my frame stipple job. I'm sure it would have taken a few days longer if I had opted for one of their more exotic slide cut packages, but I'm a man of simple tastes.
Unlike the Atom slide, the cut utilizes the full width of the slide to support the bottom of the RMR. However, the slide still isn't wide enough and the o-ring squirts out between the rear serrations. A sealing plate is still required.
I added a drop of blue loctite to each screw and reinstalled the RMR. The RMR slots into its recess snuggly with almost zero movement before tightening the screws down. It almost "snaps" into place. Another 5 shot group confirmed a perfect return to zero. Compared to my Glock 19/Atom, the RMR'd Glock 26 is quicker from the holster and faster on target. Shot back to back, I actually prefer the recoil characteristics of the G26. It's snappier, but the muzzle settles down quicker. It may have something to do with the balance shift and added weight of the RMR. It's a shame I can't mount a light on the 26, but then I might as well chop the 19 grip. Using just the irons sights does highlight both the drawbacks and advantages of such a short sight radius. With the rear sight moved two inches forward, you trade a accuracy for speed. The sights align fast, like Colt single action revolver fast. It looks rock steady, but when you turn the dot back on you can see how much movement is masked by the 3" sight radius. Also, the front post only takes up about half of the rear notch. Keeping equal light between the spaces is challenging. That's not to say you can't get headshots at 25 yards, you just have to be extra mindful of keeping a perfect sight picture.
RMR - 25 yards, Supported |
Irons - 25 Yards, Supported |
Still, I prefer the rear sight forward of the RMR for several reasons. The rear sight cannot block the dot in the window and doesn't fight for your eyes attention when picking up the dot. It also provides a little protection for the RMR window and is less likely to snag on clothing. With the RMR mounted to the rear, it sits a little further away from ejecting shells and sits further away from the metal corner of my belt buckle, an Ares Gear Aegis.
I'm extremely happy with the work JagerWerx performed on my Glock 26. I don't think I can ever again recommend the Atom slide for anyone wanting to run a red dot. My next Sage Dynamics class will be the 2-day Vehicle Defense course. With the G26 being my preferred vehicle carry pistol, it will be in attendance with the G19 as a backup.
-Carry On
Update: I think I might know why I prefer the way the G26 shoots over the G19. The G26 RMR is mounted further to the rear than on the Atom slide. This is because the Atom slide is designed to host not just mini red dot sights, but also larger optics like the Aimpoint Micro series. I think the weight shift to the rear from both the lighter muzzle on the G26, as well as having the RMR further back, balances the weight in hand better for me. Also, the RMR is mounted slightly lower on the slide, closer to the bore. Finally, the iron sight radius ends up nearly the same for both guns. I really prefer the milled slide for the RMR. I get a lower mount, more available iron sight radius, and a little more distance for the RMR from the ejection port.
G26 milled above vs G19 Atom below |
Nearly identical iron sight radius |
Slightly lower profile on G26 |
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