191138sc Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I purchased a used Open gun and have put enough rounds thru it that I know I want 2 popple holes. The original owner had the slide lightened with side cuts on the slide. My question is whether too much material has been removed to allow holes cut with a slot? Has anyone dealt with this type of issue? What would happen if I installed 2 popple holes without the slot? Appreciate any wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 No problem poppel holing that slide. I would only do a minimal slot if that is what you want and then put in 2 5/32" holes. Likely slot into the comp and put one of the holes in the comp and the other about where a front site would sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsr Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Risky business in my opinion, but load, fitting and spring weights may contribute to it going either direction. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I put two popple holes in my gun after the fact. I tried to get them as close to the comp as I could and maintain what I thought was structural integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I bet you could put two in here in your gun like I pictured it. It is hard to tell sizes through the pics, but it should work. There is no reason beside looks to do a slot that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Why not use the existing rib cage slide cuts to put “V” pattern popple holes in the barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, CHA-LEE said: Why not use the existing rib cage slide cuts to put “V” pattern popple holes in the barrel? This would be a great option to go with. You could start with 2 holes closest to the end of the barrel and you'll get the benefit of not smoking up the glass on your optic as much since the smoke would go out to the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, CHA-LEE said: Why not use the existing rib cage slide cuts to put “V” pattern popple holes in the barrel? that was exactly my thought as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
191138sc Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thank you all for some great ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan4147 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 18 hours ago, CHA-LEE said: Why not use the existing rib cage slide cuts to put “V” pattern popple holes in the barrel? YEP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 7:56 PM, CHA-LEE said: Why not use the existing rib cage slide cuts to put “V” pattern popple holes in the barrel? Beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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