jrbet83 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 How much does tri topping a slide reduce the weight of a slide versus just a flat top? Anyone have any figures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Does it matter? It is really cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromAus Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Does it matter? It is really cool...That's nice what benefits is there besides weight to the fluted barrel?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I tri-topped and had the barrel flush cut on a range officer champion. I didn't weigh it before, but my guess is between 1-2 ounces total. Not a ton, but it's on moving weight, so it helps to reduce recoil. Also, a Tri topped slide looks like a big triangle from behind the gun. That makes it a lot easier to use the slide as a flash sight picture for close targets. top of the triangle is where the front sight is, so just line the triangle up with the close target and drop the hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Here's an example of a tritop on a 4" slide. Before After While this tritop stops before the sights, the carry cuts up front would equal the metal removed. Edited May 2, 2016 by v1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1soldier Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I got a little over an ounce when I did my 5 inch. Plan on 1 ounce and you will be pretty close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerattix Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I don't know an exact figure but, my USPSA SS 9mm makes weight even with a steel msh/magwell. Where as the Springfield RO in 9mm is really close even though I use the Hogue G10 grips/magwell. I know it's apples and oranges to some degree but I think the tri-top is the difference making with respect to weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 My 5 inch lost .9 oz from tritop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Does it matter? It is really cool...That's nice what benefits is there besides weight to the fluted barrel?Thanks whole idea was to reduce weight. 6" try-top slide with lightening cuts and fluted barrel ends up being lighter than a 5" gun. less reciprocating mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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