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Forward Controls Design is excited to introduce the OPF-G43x/48, RMR, a new addition to our OPF family of optics plates. This plate allows Glock 43X MOS or Glock 48 owners to mount a full-sized RMR, SRO, or RCR on their factory-milled slide. The reason we wanted to offer this is that despite the RMRcc being almost identical in width the RMR, some have expressed the sacrifice in window size between the two makes the RMR the preferable choice, even on smaller pistols.

Glock G43X with OPF-G43X

The OPF-G43x/48 RMR mount raises the mounting surface but also includes lugs and a front recoil fence.

The OPF-G43x/48 RMR mount not only raises the mounting surface but also includes lugs and a front recoil fence to securely hold the sight in place. The package includes 2 plate-to-slide screws, 4 sight-to-plate screws, and a packet of VC-3 Vibratite. The OPF-G43x/48 RMR is lightweight and features a large lightning cut that is hidden once installed, helping to reduce unnecessary weight.

OPF Optic Plate contents

Contents: 2 plate-to-slide screws, 4 sight-to-plate screws, and a packet of VC-3 Vibratite.

All our RMR OPF plates have recoil lugs that meet specifications and are never undersized. These recoil lugs are essential to prevent mounting failures, as using screws alone as recoil lugs with the RMR footprint is insufficient. We are proud to say that this design has had no failures throughout the lifespan of the product family, knowing that users can trust it.

Forward Controls Glock 43X Plate

The plates are made from US-sourced 4140 steel and machine shops with tight tolerances.

FCD’s plates focus on three criteria: a design that holds optics securely, tight tolerances, and strong material selection. These criteria are essential for LE and MIL applications. FCD supports factory-milled slides, providing a standardized mounting solution for a wide range of optics. FCD uses US-sourced 4140 steel and machine shops with tight tolerances. OPF optics plates ensure secure mounting that maintains zero during drops, one-hand manipulations, and battery changes (RMR).

Close-up of Forward Controls U.S. Patent Number

The OPF-G, RMR plates have a reputation for being the best plates for Glock RMR.

FCD primarily develops plates for LE and MIL pistols and supports optics made in the USA and allied countries. The OPF-G, RMR plates have gained a reputation as the best plates for Glock MOS and RMR. FCD has been supplying these products to LE, MIL, and civilian customers since March 2020. We continue to aggressively expand our OPF line, recently adding plates for the PDP, VP9, Staccato, and the FN 509T. All our products are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.

Due to the slight possibility of differences from brand to brand, it is recommended you doublecheck individual Glock 48 holster manufacturer websites to ensure proper fitment. 

Bud Boomer

Bud Boomer is a former American Sheriff from Niagara County who doesn't like Canadian beer but does enjoy wearing flannel. After many years in law enforcement, followed by a few rotations overseas as a contractor with Hacker Dynamics (on the same PSD team, he's proud to say, as Bert Gummer, Tom Evans, and Walter Langkowski). He was an avid outdoorsman at one time, and will still sleep on the ground if he has to, but nowadays would prefer to stick to day hikes and climbs and sleeping indoors where it's comfy and warm. He has been hopelessly lost in the Canaan Bog at least half a dozen times, but still enjoys practicing land nav there. Bud believes anyone who eats poutine râpée is either a commie or stupid.