I purchased a new M&P 2.0 45 FDE stripped slide (3008858) to set up with suppressor sights. I did not want to remove the factory TFX sights on my 45 so I ordered the extra slide. I finally got all of the parts together and assembled the slide today. I removed the sights from the package and checked the fit. The front was nowhere near starting in and would have to be fitted. But the rear was a different story. I could slide it all the way through by hand. The sights are Dawson Precision so I called them. They had me measure the width of the rear sight base and confirmed that mine is correct (.469"). They concluded that the dovetail on the new slide is out of spec.
I can return the slide if it is defective but it now shows out of stock so no replacement is available at this time. If the dovetail is incorrectly cut it would not help to order a different set of sights. Has anyone run across this before? Any suggestions?
I can return the slide if it is defective but it now shows out of stock so no replacement is available at this time. If the dovetail is incorrectly cut it would not help to order a different set of sights. Has anyone run across this before? Any suggestions?
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