Glock interchange question

[Ks5shooter]

will a Glock p80 19 gen 3 slide work on my Glock 19 X Thanks Don

 

[12Bravo20]

Yes it will. You will have to use the Gen 3 recoil spring assembly with the Gen 3 slide. And you will have a gap between the end of the slide and frame, but there are adapters to fill that gap in.

 

[1KPerDay]

And you will have a gap between the end of the slide and frame,.

why?

 

[12Bravo20]

Because all Gen 4 and Gen 5 Glocks use a dual spring recoil assembly while the Gen 1-3 pistols use a single spring assembly.

On the left is a Gen 5 slide and on the right is a Gen 3 slide.

 

[12Bravo20]

Here are two more photos to show the gap.

Photo on the left is a Gen slide on a Gen 4/5 frame. Photo on the right is a Gen 3 slide on a Gen 4/5 frame. Notice the gap around the nose of the Gen 3 slide.

 

[Ks5shooter]

So it will run just have a gap.Nothing other than the spring assembly needs to be changed correct?Thanks Don

 

[12Bravo20]

Okay let me ask a few questions for clarification:

• When you say "Glock p80 19 gen 3 slide" are you talking about an aftermarket Gen 3 slide you have from a Polymer 80 build?

• Are you using a complete Gen 3 slide with all of the internal Gen 3 parts installed?

1. If so, it will fit as is with the gap.
2. If you are using a stripped Gen 3 slide, then you will need to purchase Gen 3 parts. Gen 5 slide parts and Gen 3 slide parts are NOT interchangeable.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Im looking to buy it.......so yes and yes.

 

[12Bravo20]

Im looking to buy it.......so yes and yes.

If you are buying a Gen 3 slide (OEM or aftermarket) make sure to get the required Gen 3 slide parts to include the Gen 3 recoil spring assembly.

Here is the Gen 3 to Gen 4 adapter to close up the gap.

https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-g-sap.html

 

[Ks5shooter]

It is a complete slide ,so will just need adapter plate. Thank you for the info.

 

[12Bravo20]

You're welcome.