Trying the CHPWS Comp RDS on a Glock 34.4. Had a GC for slide milling for CHPWS, so decided to mill my 34.4 that was sitting around. I bought it for shooting USPSA Production, but have been shooting Carry Optics, as well as the vast majority of my training and classes are with handguns with RDS. CHPWS had a sale when milling the slide, so decided to give the Comp a try since I was able to get it for a very good price.
CHPWS Comp - CHPWS' version/close on the Trijicon SRO (same footprint). Took it to the range and shot a little over 100 rounds to zero the dot and general testing with the new slide. Overall, impressions of the dot are ok. I like the 3 MOA, but will see how the brightness works out. It was a mostly sunny day, but overcast. The dot on the max setting I think was ok. I would prefer to have 1-2 higher settings on a clear day. I'll shoot it in a match and see and might be ok. The other two guns that I've been shooting matches with have an Acro and EPS and they have higher settings. I'll also check the battery, to test if that helps. Beyond the brightness, I think the Comp is pretty good. The window is huge and I can see why many folks like the SRO for competition, as well as other uses. The Comp has a slight blueish/greenish tint to the lens, which is common for the RMR/SRO and I don't notice it when shooting. The lens is clear and maybe an ever so slight magnification. The elevation and windage adjustments have distinct clicks, but does need a tiny flat head screwdriver. The Comp comes with two tools/keys. One flat head and one torx for the battery compartment. I opted for the Torx screw option when doing the slide milling, and didn't notice what the standard screws are.
Slide Milling - Milled for the Comp with "Zev posts" and Torx screw option. Also added diagonal forward serrations and went with the nitride finish. The estimated turn around time was 4 weeks for the milling and another 2-4 weeks for the nitride. Total time from shipping to return was a little less than 4 weeks. Communication with CHPWS was great with both questions prior to the work, and upon receipt of the slide to verify options prior to starting the work. The milling seems spot on and like the attention to detail on the serrations where the Glock logos are on the left side of the slide. The serrations have clean edges, which I really like. The nitride finish is really clean and even, with a slight texture, which I also like. I also order their low profile BUIS. With the RDS, the very tip of the fiber optic front sight is visible in the notch of the rear sight. I would have preferred the RDS be a touch lower, but it's fine where it sits.
I was a little hesitant sending the gun to CHPWS as they've had mixed reviews. Both for slide milling and other products/services. Overall, I am very happy with the slide milling and "ok" with the Comp RDS.