This steel optic mount is purpose-built to adapt ACRO/MPS footprint optics to Glock Gen 6 optic-ready slides. The primary problem it solves is the inherent weakness of aluminum mounts under the extreme cyclic acceleration of a 9mm slide—approximately 3,000g per shot. Machined from billet steel with a black PVD finish, this mount resists the rail deformation and base tearing that aluminum (6061/7075) mounts exhibit after several thousand rounds. A vibration-damping insert sits in the cavity under the mount’s front to close the light gap between the locking key and slide, reducing optic movement under recoil.
Compatibility
- Glock Gen 6 optic-ready slides (factory cut)
- ACRO footprint optics (Aimpoint ACRO, Steiner MPS, Holosun 509T with adapter, etc.)
- Steiner MPS Gen 1 optics require the original factory clamp—use the Apex Super Clamp for that interface
- Does NOT fit Gen 5, Gen 4, or MOS slides without additional adapter plates
Key Features
- Material: billet steel, black PVD finish for corrosion resistance
- Includes two 4mm x 0.7 mounting screws with high-temp thread locker pre-applied
- Torque specification: 15 in-lb
- Vibration damper included to reduce optic shift and close slide-to-mount gaps
- Manufactured in Arizona, USA
Install Difficulty: 2/5
Requires a torque driver (in-lb) and a 2.5mm hex bit. Clean the slide optic pocket before installation. No slide modification or fitting required.
FAQ
Will this mount work on a Gen 5 Glock slide?
No. This mount is specifically designed for the Glock Gen 6 optic cut. Gen 5 slides have a different footprint and recoil lug geometry.
Why steel instead of aluminum for this mount?
The 9mm slide generates ~3,000g of acceleration per cycle. In testing, 6061 and 7075 aluminum mounts experienced rail tearing at the base after 2,000–5,000 rounds. Steel eliminates that failure mode.
Does this mount include the optic?
No. The mount, screws, and damper are included. Optics shown in product images are for illustration only.
Ships within 1–2 business days. All Apex mounts carry a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
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