chowellacsbd Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Looking to have my shadow 2 machined for an optic (either a dpp or rmr) and see there quite a few “methods” of getting the dot to mount to the slide. I’ve narrowed it down to: Primary Machine Cajun Gunworks Fire for Effect Ive seen a few methods in which there are clearly exposed threads from the mounting screws. Does anyone have experience with any of the above shops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramnj Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) These are on SP01 Shadow and posting them for your reference. The first one was done by CZCustoms and the second one was by CGW. Both sit on plates but the one milled by CZCustoms sits much closer to the top of the slide. Advantage with these two companies is your not tied to one RDS. CZCustoms makes a plate with rear sight if you decide to take the optic off and shoot irons. They make them for both SP01 and Shadow 2. Hope this helps. Edited June 16, 2020 by ramnj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedirt199 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Primary Machine Have 3 slides done by them all perfect and fast turn around Edited June 16, 2020 by Joedirt199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Joedirt199 said: Primary Machine Have 3 slides done by them all perfect and fast turn around Are yours not running a plate, simply mounted directly to the slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 hours ago, ramnj said: These are on SP01 Shadow and posting them for your reference. The first one was done by CZCustoms and the second one was by CGW. Both sit on plates but the one milled by CZCustoms sits much closer to the top of the slide. Advantage with these two companies is your not tied to one RDS. CZCustoms makes a plate with rear sight if you decide to take the optic off and shoot irons. They make them for both SP01 and Shadow 2. Hope this helps. Thanks for this! Unfortunately the extra space in front of the optic is what lead me to not want a multi optic mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedirt199 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Yup all direct rmr mounted. They measure your optic to make sure it is within the tolerances of their milling cuts. Optic actually snaps into place so very little stress on the screws. Edited June 16, 2020 by Joedirt199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Joedirt199 said: Yup all direct rmr mounted. They measure your optic to make sure it is within the tolerances of their milling cuts. from a few pics Ive notice there’s what seems to be cylinders visible from the side of the slide. I assume those are some sort of proprietary mounting solution to allow the rmr screws to grab more threads in the slide cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, chowellacsbd said: Unfortunately the extra space in front of the optic is what lead me to not want a multi optic mount. Maybe you could see if someone will mill you one but use the CHPWS plate instead..? Their plate doesn't leave the gap open... Edited June 16, 2020 by ck1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Joedirt199 said: Yup all direct rmr mounted. They measure your optic to make sure it is within the tolerances of their milling cuts. Optic actually snaps into place so very little stress on the screws. The optic manufacturers tell us they want a slight gap forward and aft, so the slide isn't transmitting 100% of the force and momentum into the optic. A little clearance is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, teros135 said: The optic manufacturers tell us they want a slight gap forward and aft, so the slide isn't transmitting 100% of the force and momentum into the optic. A little clearance is a good thing. thanks teros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 CzCustom has done both of my shadow 2’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Narrowed it down to Primary Machine! Thank you everyone who commented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsk Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 if you are doing the whole package from PM, keep in mind that their forward serrations are VERY sharp. So if you rack from the front you will cut your self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Woodsk said: if you are doing the whole package from PM, keep in mind that their forward serrations are VERY sharp. So if you rack from the front you will cut your self. Thanks for that I dont mind the sharpness as I have pretty tough hands, but I could always take something to them if need be to break the edges a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregj529 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I went with Primary machine. I've seen too many good reports not to. I'm waiting for my slide or I'd post pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I'm know they are all great at machining. That being said, I've had Primary Machine do two Shadow 2 slides, a Shadow slide, and an SP01 Tactical slide. And I've been beyond satisfied with the work of both machining and cerakoting, and the turn around time was impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV650Squid Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I'm happy with my SP-01 Shadow cut by Primary Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Primary Machine did the optic cut for my shadow 2. Turnaround time was quoted at 2 weeks but I received mine after 11 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNS Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I’m happy with the one that CGW done for me. I’m also happy with my mult-optic cut from CZC on my SP-01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Abrahams Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 +1 for primary machine. They milled several slides for direct mount trijicon SROs. Very happy with their work. Those cylinders you mentioned in your earlier post are the mounting screws. The screws are fairly long with only the last 1/4 of the screw threaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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