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Forward Control Designs Pistol Optic Plates

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Replacement optic plates for Glock MOS, M17/M18, P320 and Staccato

 

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Glock MOS

Gone are the days of having to send a slide off to get milled. The time it takes to send in the slides to be milled, and varying quality of the milling work and optics ready slides notwithstanding, there was a lack a standard regarding the sight height, it’d be a coincidence if two slides milled by two different shops share the same sight height. The GLOCK MOS concept has changed the industry, but have found the failure point to be the factory MOS adapter plates.  GLOCK ‘s MOS may not sit as low as some, but in our opinion, what MOS offers more than makes up for it, namely a uniform sight height, ease of installation, parts commonality and availability. Standards, commonality, availability of parts are all good things.

 

OPF-G, RMR (Optics Platform, GLOCK, for RMR) is a GLOCK MOS Adapter Set 01 and Set 02 compatible plate for mounting Trijicon RMR or SRO on GLOCK Gen 4 and Gen 5 slides, G17, G19, G20, G21 G34, G35, G41, G45, G47 (width 25mm/1 inch.) and G40 that uses Set 02.  GLOCK’s OEM MOS plate’s width matches that of the slide, but OPF-G, RMR is already wider to fully support the RMR, thus it is compatible with all MOS equipped GLOCK slides.

 

OPF-G, RMR’s shape follows its functions, same as all of Forward Control Designs products.  They outlined the following objectives:

  1. Sight is to be fully supported in the front and rear by recoil lugs/fences, with minimum movement.
  2. Eliminate the need to use an additional sealer plate.
  3. Correct length sight to plate, and plate to slide screws.  Screws are to be Torx.
  4. Adapter plate is to be machined in steel.

 

OPF-G, RMR accomplishes all of the goals outlined above.  Machined in 4140 steel, and black nitrided,  OPF-G, RMR’s thickness is unchanged from that of the GLOCK MOS plate, it doesn’t change the sight’s mounted height, nor does it require different iron sights. OPF-RMR is shipped with plate to slide screws (M3-0.5mm x 6mm, same as what GLOCK MOS plates uses), and sight to plate screws (6/32 x 3/8), a VC3 packet.

 

OPF-G, RMR supports the full width of the RMR and SRO, a sealer plate is not necessary.  Trijicon’s position is that if the user is unsure, use the sealer plate, and the plate is so thin, if it is used it doesn’t make any difference to the thread engagement.  Trijicon’s guide line on whether a sealer plate is required: https://www.trijicon.com/frequently-asked-questions/category/rmr-faqs

OPF-G, RMR is designed to sandwich the sight in its front and rear fence, we make the spacing as close to Trijicon’s dimensions and tolerance as we can.  Though we hold a 0.003 tolerance, Trijicon’s tolerance is 0.005.  In practical terms, this means while some RMRs will move inside the fences by a very small amount, others will need to be forced into the space.

 

Trjicon RMR and SRO share the same mounting footprint, OPF-G, RMR is also compatible with SRO.

 

NOTE:
OPF-G, RMR is compatible with RMR, SRO, and the new RMR HD and RCR.  If your RMR, RMR HD, and SRO come with sight to plate 6-32 screws, be sure to only use the 3/8″ screws, do not use longer screws if Trijicon includes them with the sight.
OPF-G, RMR is designed for GLOCK’s MOS and Trijicon RMR and SRO.
FCD plates are made in ordnance grade 4140 steel, but it’s not immune to user induced abuse.
Due to the +/- 0.005 tolerance of RMR and SRO, the plate may need to be fitted in order for the sight to fully seat.  This should not be considered a drop in part.
Trijicon’s tolerance between the recoil lugs to the front radiused edge of the RMR is +/- 0.005.  While every OPF-G, RMR has been tested on our RMR and SRO, there is always a chance it might not fit your RMR/SRO without fitting.  OPF-G, RMR’s design cradles the sight tightly on the plate between the plate’s front and rear fences,  some fitting may be required.  A competent gunsmith can do it easily if you’re uncomfortable with fitting the plate to your sight.

OPF-G, RMR is compatible with G17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 40, 45, 47, 49 and 40.  Both RMR and OPF-G, RMR are wider than G17, G17, G45, G47 and G34, and have a slight overhang on both sides of the slide.  On 1.08″ and 1.12″ wide slides, the overhangs are gone.  The front two corners for the plate don’t match the wider slide’s contours, this is but cosmetics.  For more info, please visit this page: G20, G21, G22 Compatibility

 

OPF-G, DPP is not compatible with SIG Romeo X Pro (lug holes are too shallow on the X Pro).

 

GLOCK OPF-G, DPP is compatible with GLOCKs that use GLOCK’s Set 01 plates (17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 34, 40, 45, 47, 49).  G40 (10mm) uses Set 02 plates that are slightly wider, while OPF-G, DPP still works with it, it will not completely fill the MOS cut’s width.

 

OPF-G, DPP is compatible with the EOTech EFLX, but the DPP sight screws to plates are longer, if you are buying OPF-G, DPP for use with EFLX, be sure to use the screws that came with your EFLX sight.  DO NOT use DPP sight to plate screws with EFLX.

 

OPF-G, DPP (Optics Platform, Forward Controls, Delta Point Pro) is the latest member of the OPF line.  OPF-G, DPP uses the same proven design of the OPF-G, RMR to keep the Delta Point Pro immobile, the simplest and most effective way to prevent sight to plate mounting screws from loosening and shearing.

 

While Leupold’s Delta Point Pro uses 4 recoil lugs (twice as that of the RMR’s) and beefier mounting screws, the challenges of keeping the sight on the plate without loosening or shearing the sight to plate screws are not very different from those of the RMR.  OPF-G, DPP has a front and rear fence, the tight tolerances of the plate to slide, and sight to plate insures minimum movement along the bore in recoil.

 

OPF-G, DPP ships with 2 plate to slide screws (M3 0.5mm x 6mm), 2 Delta Point Pro screws M4 .7×15.8mm (from September 2024, sight to plate screws will be optional as they already come with the DPP) and a packet of VC3 Vibra-tite.  A torque wrench is necessary to properly install both the plate to slide, and sight to plate screws.

Forward Controls Designs solution is to maintain the optic in a static position relative to the lateral load path by adding fore and aft recoil lugs about the optic.  The front lug resists the dynamic load imparted by the slide inertia during the slide’s rearward travel (ejection cycle) while the rear lug resists the dynamic load imparted by the slide inertia during the slide’s forward travel (feed cycle). Therefore, OPF-G, RMR  maintains the optic in a static position relative to the fasteners and thereby effectively reduces (if not deletes) the dynamic lateral load imparted upon the fasteners at the fastener shear plane.

 

DISCLAIMER: This product is not manufactured, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK. GLOCK does not warrant or represent that this product is compatible with GLOCK pistols.

 

GLOCK, Inc. and is one of many trademarks registered by GLOCK, Inc. and GLOCK Ges.m.b.H. Neither Forward Controls Design nor this site are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, GLOCK, Inc. or GLOCK Ges.m.b.H. The use of “GLOCK” on this page is merely to advertise the sale of GLOCK pistols, parts, components or accessories. For additional genuine GLOCK, Inc. and GLOCK Ges.m.b.H products and parts visit www.glock.com.

 

Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18

 

NOTE: Army issued M17/M18 slide has slightly different plate mounting, the OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is incompatible with Army issued M17/M18.
OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is compatible with RMR HD and RCR.  If you have an RCR, you must use the capstan screws that came with the RCR. If your RMR HD came with screws, do not use the 6-32 x 1/2 screws that came with RMH HD as they’re too long, please use the 6-32×3/8 screws Trijicon provides, or our 6-32×3/8 T15 screws we provide. OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is compatible with P320 X-Five Legion, Legion Carry, and DP Cut.  It is not compatible with P320 Pro Cut, P320 sub compact, X Carry, AXG, and RX.
Machined in 4140 steel and Melonite, OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is a new member of our OPF (Optics Platform, Forward Controls) line.  We again eschew aluminum for this application, and continue to use steel as other OPF plates, we prefer steel plates for steel screws.  4140 steel costs more and takes longer to machine, we use it extensively on other products.  We do not deem light weight to be of particular use in this application, but consider reliability and durability far more useful and important qualities.
OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is a drop in adapter for superb Trijicon RMR sights.  The removal of the P320, commercial version of M17/M18 sight plate cover isn’t as straight forward as the Glock MOS, please follow this link for step by step instructions: https://youtu.be/00g-Wpr8tMw OPF-P320, RMR, RSD has an integrated dovetail for installation of the rear iron sight.  FCD stresses the importance of holding the LCI (loaded chamber indicator) with your finger or a piece of tape while removing the plate from the slide, the LCI spring is very small and fragile, and easily damaged.  No need to make this avoidable $5 mistake as we did.
OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is shipped with two 4-40×3/16 Allen screws (plate to slide),  four T15 6-32×3/8 screws (sight to plate) and a packet of VC-3.
OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is a Forward Controls Design and Tangodown collaboration.
Army issued M17/M18 slide has slightly different plate mounting, the current OPF-M17/M18, ACRO is incompatible with Army issued M17/M18, AXG, and RX, X Carry, and P320 Grayguns.

OPF-P320, RMR, RSD is compatible with SIG P320 X5 Legion, commercial M17/M18, slides with Romeo1 Pro/DPP cut.

 

 

Staccato

 

OPF-S, ACRO (Optics Platform, Staccato, ACRO) is designed for optics ready Staccato P, C, C2, CS with the factory or aftermarket 0.265 or 0.285 front sight, it is compatible with Aimpoint P1/P2, and Steiner MPS.  Do not use any of the cheap Chinese copies or sights with the ACRO footprint, we do not guarantee it will fit them.   OPF-S, ACRO features a dovetail compatible with the steel rear sight we designed and make for OPF-S, RMR and OPF-S, ACRO.
Precision milled from a solid block of 4140 and nitride coated, OPF-S, ACRO is a solid state plate sans moving parts.
Plate to slide torque value: 20 to 25 in/lb
ACRO Sight to plate torque value: 26 in/lb
Steiner MPS sight to plate screw torque value: 20 in/lb.
**OPF-S, RMR requires a Trijicon or aftermarket RMR sealing plate**
Trijicon’s new RCR and RMR HD are both compatible with OPF-S RMR. If you have an RCR, you must use the capstan screws that came with the RCR.
OPF-S, RMR (Optics Platform, Staccato, RMR) is designed for optics ready Staccato P, C, C2, CS with the factory or aftermarket 0.265 and 0.285 front sight.  OPF-S, RMR features a dovetail compatible with the steel rear sight we designed and make for OPF-S, RMR and OPF-S, ACRO.
Precision milled from a solid block of 4140 and nitride coated, OPF-S, RMR is a solid state plate sans moving parts. We have taken steps to make the plate as light as possible, there is a rather significant lightening cut on the plate, which necessitates the use of a sealer plate for Trijicon RMR.

From October of 2023, FCD has begun to transition T10 sight to plate screws to T15.

Proudly designed and made in the USA.

 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium and metallic nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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SPECS

Manufacturer: Forward Control Designs
Material: Billet machined in 4140
Finish: Melonite coated
Weight: 0.86oz
Torque Specs: ___________________________
Glock MOS Series
ACRO, DPP, EFLX, RMR Plate to slide: 13in/lb
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Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18:
RMR: Plate to slide: 12 in·lb
Acro: Plate to slide: 20 in·lb
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Staccato: P, C, C2, CS
RMR, ACRO: Plate to slide: 20 to 25 in/lb
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