COMPLETE SLIDE ASSEMBLIES FOR GLOCK 17®

COMPLETE SLIDE ASSEMBLIES FOR GLOCK 17® Reviews & Ratings

Complete Upper Assembly for Upgrading Your Factory G17 or a Custom Build


Top off your next custom pistol build or upgrade with our Complete RMR Slide Assembly for Glock® 17 Gen3, available in three configurations. You can get your slide with a premium match-quality barrel, a ½"-28 tpi threaded barrel to accept a sound suppressor, or with a ported barrel that vents through a window in the top of the slide to counteract muzzle rise and help you keep the sights on the target for subsequent shots. This eliminates the need to install a bulky compensator on the muzzle, which means your new comped pistol will still fit standard holsters for the Glock® 17.



These slides come fully assembled with the barrel and all the internal small parts installed, making this RMR Slide the ideal upgrade for your factory Glock® 17 Gen3 pistol or the perfect "top half" for a brand-new custom gun built on a compatible frame from another manufacturer. It features a pre-cut slot for easy, secure, low-profile mounting of a reflex red dot sight that fits the Trijicon RMR footprint. If you're not mounting a red dot at the moment, we've included a lightweight reinforced polymer cover plate to neatly fill the slot. Our RMR Slide comes with standard-height front and rear sights, which can serve as your primaries or a backup "iron" sights when paired with a red dot sight.


  • Comes COMPLETE with barrel, front & rear sights, and small parts installed
  • Fits Gen3 Glock® 17 pistols & clones
  • Built-in mounting slot for reflex sights with the Trijicon RMR footprint
  • Optic slot cover plate & recoil spring assembly also included
  • Slide machined from 416 stainless steel billet, with a Black Nitride finish
  • Choice of Solid top slide with standard barrel or ½"-28 tpi threaded barrel, OR distinctive top Window slide with ported/compensated barrel
  • RMR mounting holes are threaded 6-32 TPI


Each RMR Slide for Glock® starts life as a billet of 416 stainless steel that is machined to Glock® factory specifications inside, with a tough, extremely wear-resistant black Nitride finish. This slide fits standard Glock® factory G17 frames and compatible aftermarket frames. The match-quality barrel is machined from premium 416R stainless steel alloy. The muzzle of the threaded barrel has standard ½"-28 tpi threads. The ported barrel has eight ports angled to provide just the right counterforce to muzzle rise.


On the sides at the rear, you'll find distinctive wide, shallow cocking serrations that give excellent "purchase" to rack the slide, plus a mirrored set of serrations up front that aid in manipulating the slide to press-check the chamber. Both sets of serrations make it easy to manipulate your pistol's slide from any angle and in any position. Hey, we have to admit these serrations just look very cool, too!
Whether you're assembling a custom pistol to meet specific needs, or you're upgrading a factory Glock 17 for enhanced performance and versatility, a Brownells complete slide assembly is helps you complete your project quickly and easily!
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Reviews Summary
Overall, users largely appreciate the design, performance, and accuracy of the COMPLETE SLIDE ASSEMBLIES FOR GLOCK 17®. While many report a positive shooting experience after initial break-in, there are concerns about misfeeds, optical mounting fit, and some issues with the slide lock. The quality seems to vary, especially regarding sights and optic pocket tightness.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Performance & Reliability
65%
Many users highlight that after a break-in period, the slide performs reliably and accurately for a significant number of rounds. However, some customers experienced initial misfeeds and issues during the first few rounds, leading to concerns about reliability for first-time users.
Mounting & Optics Fit
55%
Several reviews point out that the optic mounting system has issues, particularly that the design does not securely hold red dot sights, causing them to wobble. The loose fit has been noted as a drawback for users looking to mount optics effectively.
Initial Break-In Issues
60%
A common theme among reviewers is the need for a break-in period, during which several experienced jams or misfeeds. After this initial phase, many report improved performance, suggesting that users should be aware that the slide may require some initial adjustments.
Sights & Aesthetics
50%
Reviewers have mixed feelings about the sights included with the slide assembly. Many described the factory sights as cheap and inadequate, suggesting that upgrades would be necessary. The overall design of the slide receives praise for its aesthetic appeal, mixing function with style.
Quality Control Issues
40%
Some users reported manufacturing inconsistencies, particularly regarding slide lock sensitivity and issues with shallow optic cut holes. While many enjoyed the overall quality, these concerns indicate a need for improved quality control from the manufacturer.
Customer Photos & Videos
4
Almost perfect
This is a great slide. The first 200 rounds ran well with only a few issues. The only thing the slide comes in short is the optics mounting system. The holes are drilled extremely shallow. Its only a matter of time the screws will fail.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
G17 complete slide
Slide functions well but the screws holding the optics cut cover plate were so loose they fell out and were lost in the first range session. Apparently no replacements available from Brownells
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
Barrel throat
The slide is fine. As another reviewer mentioned, the optic pocket is a little looser than I would like. The barrel throat at the top of the ramp is very sharp. It will not feed reliably. I can polish this sharp edge myself. The factory Glock barrel fit and functioned OK. If it wasn't for the barrel throat needing to be polished to remove the sharp corner on the chamber, I would give this five stars.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
GTG
Ive shot this upper in four 2Gun Matches . Have little over 2k rounds . Ive had absolutely 0 issues . This Upper does not work with Factory G17 G3 recoil Spring. I installed NDZ Non Captured Stainless steel Guide Rod with 13# Flat wire spring . This upper has been 100% GTG . My 507 Comp did not fit on super tight but added compound to make it fit super tight and that compound acts as a wedge . Right at 2K rounds and nothing has came lose and optic is super solid. For 220 bucks i dont expect it to super top quality but this upper is GTG if you know how to work on guns .
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
Not too shabby
I bought two of these for a pair of steel frame G's that I built. The fit and finish are pretty good. The ports work well in keeping the muzzle flatter during recoil. The exterior design is a bit different so it does catch the eyes of others. My only complaints were the optic pocket and sites. The optic pocket is said to be cut for a RMR. It is much looser than I would have preferred. It should be tight enough that there isn't much wiggle room. The sites are more like the plastic OEM sites from G. If you are going to put an optic cut on the slide, go ahead and put on raised sites.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
"Go Faster Blaster"
I bought a pair of these to put on a pair of steel G17 frames that I was building. Kind of hard to beat the features. Ported and accurized barrels, cut slides for the ported barrel and an optic. Complete kit from a reputable source. Pros... The lock-up is pretty tight so working the slide requires a little bit of "Triactin". So there isn't as much play in the slide to frame fit. The fit and finish are pretty nice. The geometry of the slide is a little different than factory so it does kind of catch your eye. Cons... The optic footprint isn't as tight of a fit as I think there should to be. Even before you screw in the optic, you shouldn't be able to twist it once it is on the slide. Also, if there is an optic footprint, raised BUIS would have been a nicer compliment rather than stock sights. Once I got them together, these things shoot FLAT and the steel frame absorbs so much recoil... It is almost like cheating. To find quality slide kits and have them cut for ported barrels and optics... The price would have easily been more. All in all, for the price... I'm pretty happy with them.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
4
Brownells Complete Slide
Overall bang for the buck this is a solid buy. It took a little bit of break in. I got a lot of jams during the first couple of magazines. I blame part of those on the frame it was used on. After the initial issues I have put about 150 trouble free rounds through this slide. It's accurate enough. It's hard to get a good idea of accuracy since the sights are pretty bad. The front sight appears to be a stock glock plastic screwed in site the rear is a really cheap plastic sight that was al the way over to one side and I could move with my fingers. Not a big deal since those are one of the first things going away. The fit and finish are better than I was expecting from a slide in this price range. The edges of the frame are pretty sharp around the ejection hole. It's pretty blocky and may not fit in a standard gen 3 holster if it's normally a snug fit. The slide feels a bit heavier than stock. The front and rear serrations on the slide are pretty decent and allow a good grip to manipulate the slide. Brass ejection was positive and I had zero issues with BTF. So far I think the slide will do just fine
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend