wierd glock 19 issue

[SDBlaster]

I purchased a used glock 19 a while back and haven't used it much until recently. I noticed the slide was having a hard time finishing the last few centimeters when it would go into battery. I thought it was the recoil spring/ guide rod and replaced it but still have the same issue. I''m not limp wristing the gun as I have a few similar and never have the same issue. Also, when dry practicing and doing trigger reset drills it does the same thing and it acts very different from my other glocks when holding the trigger to the rear. None of my other glocks do that either and all spring forward completely. Any idea what is going on, I really like the 19 but this issue is concerning and can't figure out why, any help would be great, thanks!

[tankton]

When the slide is removed, can you push the "firing pin block/safety" in with ease (it should be really light)?

[Carcassonne]

Completely disassemble the entire gun and clean every part.


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[SDBlaster]

When the slide is removed, can you push the "firing pin block/safety" in with ease (it should be really light)?

not sure, i will check it tonight

[SkyHawk]

Make sure the connector is stock. I have seen this happen with aftermarket connectors, which is why I never use anything but a factory Glock connector. If the connector is stock, be sure it has the correct angle bend on the L-bar.

[pacmule]

I just tore my Glock 29 apart, cleaned and did 25 cent trigger job. Afterwards it did the exact same thing. If I dry fired and cycled the slide while holding the trigger it would not fully close. I disassembled slide again and the plunger came out separated from its spring. I believe it was not in the hole. Carefully assembled to make sure it stayed in there and all is well again

[Dumas1012]

Have you disassembled the slide entirely recently? Could the plunger spring be bent? Reason I asked cause that is what happened to me.

[SDBlaster]

Have you disassembled the slide entirely recently? Could the plunger spring be bent? Reason I asked cause that is what happened to me.

I haven't. To be honest I have never ripped into a slide before, is this something that is doable via a youtube instructional video or should I have a gunsmith look at it?

[SDBlaster]

Make sure the connector is stock. I have seen this happen with aftermarket connectors, which is why I never use anything but a factory Glock connector. If the connector is stock, be sure it has the correct angle bend on the L-bar.

not sure, but I generally like all my parts oem so if its not I will go back to stock. I have a couple ZEV connectors at home I could throw in to check though.

[Gringo Bandito]

I have had the same thing happen with aftermarket disconnectors.

The video below makes disassembly easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV0wDDFV0NY

[NinjaNinja]

i refuse to believe that your glock 19 has a problem

[Christopher761]

I agree with complete dissassembly and clean everything.

I would start, however, by removing the recoil spring and capture rod and try moving the slide back and forth by hand to see if it is still binding.

If that clears it up, inspect the guide rod. Maybe bent?

If not, I would look at the reset/disconnect block at the back. Maybe really dirty?

[6TSicks]

Make sure the connector is stock or try to bend the current one. Be careful as they like to break. Aka they break when you bend them etc. If it's not the connector, then do as others suggested and check the slide assembly/parts.

[Munny$hot]

Have you looked at the breach face and where the barrel locks into the slide for wear. Some Glocks are very tight when they're new. Use a very very little light film of high temp wheel red bearing grease @ 5.00 from Walmart automotive section on the barrel hood, barrel locking lug, the portion where it contacts the the breach face, any shiny/rub marks, the rubbed area of the barrel, and on the frame rails at contact e slide channels. Cycle the action several times by sling shotting it forward. Then slowly to see if the slide closes on its own when you help it forward. Remember only a very light thin invisible layer is needed. Also check for burs on all the locations mentioned.

Also does that s happen with different mags, is it only when loading a fresh magazine, and what brand of ammo have you used?

[SDBlaster]

Happens with or without magazines. I'm going to take the slide apart and clean all the parts, I may replace the connector anyway to be certain and see what happens. Thanks for the help and the video , appreciated