Slide Milling

Double H Gunsmithing mills pistol slides for an optic cut at our shop in Blanch, North Carolina. We cut the pocket to the footprint of the physical optic. Cost ranges from $140 to $190, depending on the shape of that footprint.

Other optic work lives on our Shotgun Optic Installation and Scope Mounting and Boresighting pages. Back to all Services.

What we do

We try to mill so the optic is held in tension between the shoulders of the milled pocket. That fit reduces stress on the mounting screws.

We try to mill so the milled area is not visible once the optic is mounted. We apply black Duracoat to the milled area for a professional look.

Pricing

The cost depends on the shape of the optic’s footprint. A straight front and back is the least expensive. A radius on one end, with the other end straight, is in the middle. A radius on both the front and back is the most expensive. We do not list a separate price for each shape. The range is $140 to $190, and the figure for your optic is an estimate after we see it.

The optic has to be here

We mill to the exact footprint of the physical optic, so we need the actual optic. Our machinist cannot work from blueprints or drawings. Drop the optic off along with the gun, or purchase the optic through us.

We prefer the whole gun in operable condition, so we can do quality checks and sight in the optic.

What to bring

Bring the pistol fully unloaded, and bring the optic with it. If you would rather purchase the optic through us, say so when you call so we can arrange that before we mill. We prefer the whole gun, and we prefer it in operable condition, so we can do quality checks and sight in the optic.

Getting started

Call or text 336-694-5739, email info@ncgunsmith.com, or use the contact page. Tell us you need a pistol slide milled for an optic, and whether you will drop the optic off with the gun or purchase the optic through us. We will look at the optic and confirm an estimate before we start.