Advice needed on Sig P365: buy pre-cut or have mine milled

[BigK]

It's way cheaper to just send mine off to be milled. One of the options is a set back cut that deletes the rear sight and pushes the RDS to the rear of the slide. I'm not sure I'd like that, but if anyone has a convincing argument for it, I'd sincerely appreciate hearing it. Would you consider the set back cut or stick with the standard cut?

However, I like being able to pocket carry my P365 in certain circumstances. Once I put an RDS on my milled slide, I won't be taking it off just because I wanna stuff it in a pocket holster. If I buy a pre-cut slide, I could quickly/easily swap slides. I'm not sure that convenience is worth the price. What would you do?

I like to know who I'm working with when possible, so I strongly prefer to drop it off at a shop to have the work done and then pick it back up. Anyone have any advice on face-to-face vs mailing off a slide?

[larry1096]

If you're going to mount an optic that incorporates a minimalist rear sight, having it at the rear of the slide might work. 

 

I had Wager Machining do a direct cut on my G48 (so I didn't have to mess with the MOS stuff) and it's great, though I left the rear sight behind the optic. $100 and shipping.

 

I've got a P365 with a non-optic slide right now, and I'm debating the same thing, but aftermarket Sig slides are less common and more expensive than Glock slides, so I'll likely have Wager cut this one as well.

 

Larry

[BigK]

I'll definitely check out Wager Machining, thanks @larry1096. Did you have to strip the slide and remove the sights before sending it in?

[larry1096]

No, they'll take the assembled slide. They will remove the sights, and it's your choice if they put them back on (I think it's like $10?) or you can do it yourself.

 

I should mention their turnaround (keep in mind, I live near Crossville, so it gave USPS a running start, so to speak) was under a week, door-to-door. Job was done cleanly and when I contacted them with a couple questions they were very helpful and nice. 

 

Adding a link, in case that helps (and no affiliation, just like their work): Wager Machine Works

 

If you do end up needing a sight pusher for some reason, I have a few and would be glad to help you out if you can make it out my way. 

 

Larry

Edited 22 hours ago by larry1096