MJ13 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Has anyone had issues with a failed post for the RMR. It’s my son’s gun. The slide is a very nice ZEV on a Glock 34. I took it to a couple of gun shops here in AZ but no luck so far. I’m new to glock but I would like to get it repaired. I am thinking I may have to replace the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwards30 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I have several Zev Glock slides but have not seen that. I would contact them directly and see what they say. Aside from that, you could possibly have a gun shop remove the posts and drill/tap for typical sized screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ13 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 ZEV said they no longer make that slide and sent me a set of 5/16 screws. I don’t think I would trust it on just the two threads that are left on the post. I’ll keep looking for a smith in Phoenix that can drill and tap the old slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I don’t think I’d trust it either. Don’t those posts act as a sort of boss for the optic to sit on too? I’d think they need to be there to help recoil force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigG Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Definitely a new slide. And I'd either go with once that has been milled for the optic or an OEM Glock 34MOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ13 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Thanks guys. I ordered a new slide. Now just need to learn the complete disassembly for Glocks. Spent 30+ years shooting 1911 and then to 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigG Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, MJ13 said: Thanks guys. I ordered a new slide. Now just need to learn the complete disassembly for Glocks. Spent 30+ years shooting 1911 and then to 2011. That should take you about 20 minutes via YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superslowmo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 12:40 PM, MJ13 said: Thanks guys. I ordered a new slide. Now just need to learn the complete disassembly for Glocks. Spent 30+ years shooting 1911 and then to 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Is that stud hollow ? Seems like with a bit of heat to release any bonding agents and an extractor you could pull it out and replace it with a helicore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ13 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 It’s threaded. I thought a machinist could drill it out and then install a new post but haven’t found a shop in north phoenix that can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Id use an extractor, so as not to mess up the threads in the slide.. Really this looks like a 2 minute job. An extractor is like a tapered screw but reverse threaded. You put the slide in a vice, use a tap wrench and right size extractor, I would soak it in acetone (steel your wife's nail polish remover) That wil disolve any acrylic like bonding agents... Then get it hot with a small electronic soldering iron,, to disolve any loctight agents that might be in there,, then unscrew it out. If it wont budge with the extractors you can drill it out with left hand drill bits,, just go slow and use progressively larger bits. Idea is to get the stud foil thin without screwing up the slide threads.. Next part would be finding the right size stud.. I imagine the original maker might have some and send you a couple.. I mean whats worse that can happen ? You are already plannign on a new slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ13 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Great idea. Your right, nothing to lose by trying to remove the post and install a new one. I wonder if they make a helicopter that small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) Id think you could get it out without messing up the existing threads Google Helicoil... they come pretty small. But you shouldnt need one, between the extractor and left handed bit Edited October 23, 2022 by Joe4d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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