I'm not familiar with semi panel cuts. I'm not sure if my gun smith will do them. The reason for no rear serrations is because I don't want my thumb to rub on them and slow the slide. The slide is already on its way from sti, it is the rounded top, bare. I guess I could have it tri topped, will it be worth the expense. This gun will not be used for uspsa, I have a 40 edge for that. It will be a 9mm for idpa, and for practice with cheaper 9mm bullets. Given its intended purpose should I have it tri topped, and please explain the semi panel cuts. Thanks.