Glock 48 Slide

Upgrade your Glock with the Glock 48 OEM Slide — a slim, single-stack, factory slide with a full-size sight radius. Combining a longer slide length with Glock’s narrow-profile design, this slide delivers the flatter shooting characteristics of a full-size pistol in a slimmer, more concealable package.

Product Description | Specs for Glock 48 OEM Slide

Glock machines this slide from high-strength steel and applies a durable finish for long-lasting wear and corrosion resistance. Built on Glock’s slim-frame platform, it features a single-stack profile for reduced width paired with a full-size slide length, giving shooters an extended sight radius without the bulk of a standard double-stack frame.

What’s Included — Complete OEM Slide

• Glock 48 slide (fully assembled)
• Glock barrel (model-specific, 9mm)
• Dual recoil spring assembly
• Extractor
• Firing pin assembly & firing pin safety
• Depressor plunger assembly
• Rear slide plate
• Channel liner
• Factory front & rear sights

What’s Included — Stripped OEM Slide

• Glock 48 stripped slide
• Channel liner
• Factory front & rear sights

Note: Stripped slides do not include barrel, RSA, or upper internal components.

Specifications

• Model: Glock 48 OEM Slide
• Material: Hardened steel
• Finish: Black (factory finish)
• Slide Length: Full-size (Glock 48 length, similar to Glock 17)
• Slide Width: Approx. 1.02 in (26 mm)
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Porting: No — standard (non-compensated) slide
• Optic Ready: No (non-MOS configuration)
• Serrations: Front & rear

How to Disassemble a Glock 48 Upper

1. Ensure the firearm is unloaded and remove the magazine.
2. Pull the slide slightly rearward and depress both takedown levers.
3. Release the slide forward and lift it off the frame.
4. Remove the recoil spring assembly.
5. Lift the barrel out of the slide.

Now the slide is ready for cleaning, inspection, or maintenance.

How to Install a Glock Slide

1. Insert the barrel into the slide.
2. Seat the recoil spring assembly against the barrel lug.
3. Align the slide on the frame rails.
4. Pull the slide fully rearward and release to lock it in place.
5. Perform a full function check before use.

Compatibility

This slide fits Glock 48 frames and slim-frame compatible components. It is not compatible with standard-width Glock frames (such as the Glock 17 or Glock 19) without modification, as the 48 uses a narrower single-stack slide and frame profile. Use a standard Glock 48 barrel for proper fit and function.

Materials & Finish

Constructed from hardened steel and finished with Glock’s durable coating, this slide is built to withstand extended use while maintaining a slim, print-resistant profile suited for concealed carry.

Customization Options

• Sights: Upgrade to night sights or fiber-optic options
• Finish: Apply Cerakote or custom coatings (may affect warranty)
• Barrel: Compatible with standard and aftermarket Glock 48 barrels
• Engraving: Professional engraving or customization available

FAQs

Q: Is this slide optic-ready? A: No — this is a standard slide without MOS capability. For optic mounting, see the Glock 48 MOS OEM Slide.

Q: Will this slide fit my Glock 17 or Glock 19? A: No — the 48 uses a narrower single-stack slide and frame profile that is not interchangeable with standard-width Glock models.

Q: What makes the Glock 48 different from the 43X? A: The 48 shares the same slim single-stack slide width as the 43X but uses a longer, full-size slide and barrel for an extended sight radius, similar in length to a Glock 17 or 19.

Q: Does the complete slide include a barrel? A: Yes — the complete version includes a factory Glock 48 barrel.