Build It Your Way — Start With Better Bones
The Desert Cat USA Oden Stripped Slide gives experienced builders a premium foundation for their next Glock 17 custom build — without paying a premium price.
CNC-machined in the USA from certified heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel and finished with a Clear Cerakote coating, the Oden slide is engineered for strength, reliability, and style.
This is a stripped slide — no barrel, no internals, no sights included — designed for serious builders who want complete control over their parts, tuning, and final setup.
Key Features
Premium 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Same high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel used by brands like ZEV and Norsso — far superior to 416 SS and 8620 steel common at this price point.
RMR Optic Cut
- Trijicon RMR / Holosun 507C X2 footprint optic cut with included cover plate (optic screws not included).
Custom-Build Friendly Design
- Lowered ejection port for improved ejection reliability.
- Large window cuts for reduced slide mass — compatible with ported barrels.
- Aggressive front and rear serrations for easy manipulation.
Clear Cerakote Finish
- Corrosion resistance with a clean raw-steel aesthetic.
What’s Included — and What’s Not
Included
- 1x Oden Stripped Slide
- 1x RMR Cover Plate
Not Included
- Barrel
- Internal parts (firing pin, extractor, etc.)
- Sights
- Optic screws
- Channel liner installed
This slide is ready for customization — parts and installation are the buyer’s responsibility.
Important Buyer Notes
- Frame Compatibility: Fits Glock® 17 Gen 1–3 OEM and quality aftermarket frames (e.g., Polymer80).
- Assembly Skill Required: Proper assembly, torque specifications, and fitment checks are necessary.
- Optic Mounting: Buyer must supply appropriate optic screws (#6-32 recommended for RMR footprints).
We strongly recommend professional gunsmith installation and extensive function testing if using for defensive applications.
Technical Specifications
- Compatibility: Glock® 17 Gen 1–3 frames (OEM and aftermarket)
- Material: Certified heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel billet
- Manufacturing: CNC machined in the USA
- Finish: Clear Cerakote coating
- Optic Cut: Trijicon RMR / Holosun 507C X2 footprint, cover plate included
- Design Features:
- Lowered ejection port
- Large window cuts
- Front and rear angled serrations
- Weight: Approximately 12.00 ounces
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete slide ready to install?
Does this slide include a channel liner?
What optics fit the RMR cut?
Note: Optic screws are not included — standard #6-32 screws are typically required.
Is professional gunsmith installation recommended?
Can I use this with a ported barrel?
Is the finish durable enough for hard use?
Warranty & Support
Desert Cat USA stands behind the quality of every slide we machine.
We offer a limited warranty against manufacturing defects and material flaws.
Improper assembly, installation errors, or cosmetic wear from normal use are not covered.
Professional gunsmith installation is strongly recommended.
WARRANTY/RETURNS
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Desert Cat products and components are sold as-is. Desert Cat maintains confidence in the level of quality, design, and expert workmanship incorporated into every Desert Cat product and component. Therefore, Desert Cat extends a limited warranty against manufacturer and design defects, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (90 days for commercial and/or governmental agencies), and Thirty (30) day satisfaction guarantee which gives the customer the option of returning their product without explanation within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, only to the original retail purchaser with proof of purchase, returned prepaid with a sales receipt, and a return verification number (RMA) obtained from our support team.
No other warranties are implied or expressed in any way. No modifications to Desert Cat products in any manner, other than those expressed or implied by Desert Cat in written form, or the firing of hand-loaded, reloaded, remanufactured, or improper ammunition, instantly voids stated warranty. In the event of a warranty claim by the purchaser, the product or component must be inspected by Desert Cat to determine the validity of the claim prior to honoring this warranty. No other entity shall be qualified or validated by Desert Cat to determine a defect, for warranty purposes, of any product or component designed, created, or manufactured by Desert Cat. Purchaser accepts responsibility for any shipping and handling charges which may be incurred.
MODIFICATION OF TERMS & CONDITIONS
Desert Cat reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which their products are represented at any time without notice.
WARRANTY RETURN PROCESSING
All warranties should be shipped to the manufacturer at the following address after obtaining an RMA:
Desert Cat
2031 Holly Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Please note, you must obtain an RMA before returning your product. Please contact Desert Cat at sales@desertcatusa.com to obtain your RMA.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT(S) WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
- Caliber:
- 9mm
- Overall Length:
- 6.8"
- Overall Width:
- 1.005"
- Height:
- .845"
- Weight:
- 12 oz
- Material:
- 17-4PH Stainless Steel Construction
- Optic Cut:
- Accepts Trijicon RMR & Holosun Red Dot Sights or sights with compatible mounting footprints
- RMR Cover Plate & Mounting Hardware:
- Cover Pate (1 ea.) and #6-32 x 3/16" (2 ea.) proprietary low profile screws (runs flush with Plate Cover surface).
- Compatibility:
- Glock 17 Gen 1-3
- Finish:
- Cerakote
- Country of Origin:
- 100% Manufactured /Machined / Produced in America
- Manufacturer:
- Desert Cat
- Designer:
- Desert Cat
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Glock 17 Custom stripped upper
One of two excellent purchases from this business! Again, excellent fit and finish, excellent products, and fast shipping! Will be making another purchase! Thanks!