Glock Field Strip dislocating recoil spring assembly?

[ducatiti]

Hello all. New to firearms and Glock in general. Just purchased my third pistol which is the Glock 17 OD gen 3.

Is it normal for the recoil spring assembly to dislodge from the locking block a step up upon removing the slide?

I just want to make sure that this is normal as this happens each and every time. If so, is it bad to install the slide back with the current position? I tried it once and everything worked as normal.

Sorry for the noob question.

[Riflegear]

Perfectly normal. I personally like to seat the rod back into the groove prior to installing the slide back on the frame.

[559BearDown]

Yup it's normal.

[ducatiti]

Thanks for confirming guys. Again, sorry for the dumb question

Also, when slowly racking the slide during dry fire practice, is there a slight resistance when the slide returns and barrel goes back in place. Sometimes it stops 1/4 inch prior to returning fully?

[boopiejones]

There is usually some resistance right at the point before the slide goes fully back into battery, but it should not stop short. There are a couple normal points of resistance - primarily the safety plunger and the barrel locking into place within the slide.

If the slide isn’t retuning into battery fully, either you have a weak recoil spring or something else is wrong (rails misaligned, etc). Since you’re saying the gun is new, recoil spring likely is not the problem. , I’d recommend completely disassembling the slide (remove all internal slide parts) and see if the slide runs smoothly on the rails. If t does, then reassemble the internal parts (but leave out the barrel and recoil spring) and try again. Then add barrel and recoil spring and try again... try to isolate the issue

You might also try shooting a couple hundred rounds thru it, as glocks can be stiff when new.

[ducatiti]

Thanks for the input. This only happens occasionally when releasing the slide gently. Does not happen when I do it quick. Probably nothing but I will go ahead and shoot away Thanks again.

[Preston-CLB]

I have not noticed any hanging of the slide on my G17. It does feel a little stiff due to the gun being brand new.

Just a thought, but you might try re-oiling the rails. Clean them, and re-lube--only 1 drop for each rail cut.
--P

[Riflegear]

Thanks for the input. This only happens occasionally when releasing the slide gently. Does not happen when I do it quick. Probably nothing but I will go ahead and shoot away Thanks again.

Its probably from the trigger bar running over the firing pin safety.

[ducatiti]

Its probably from the trigger bar running over the firing pin safety.

So this isn't normal when pulling the slide it an inch or two gently (empty chamber)? If I release and snap quickly, this does not occur.

[Riflegear]

So this isn't normal when pulling the slide it an inch or two gently (empty chamber)? If I release and snap quickly, this does not occur.

It is normal, when you do it, your trigger shoe should move slightly. The slight hangup can also be the lugs of the barrel seating itself.

[SkyHawk]

I have also seen aftermarket disconnectors cause failure to RTB.

[foothillman]

Thanks for the input. This only happens occasionally when releasing the slide gently. Does not happen when I do it quick. Probably nothing but I will go ahead and shoot away Thanks again.

Maybe off a little do not own a Glock. Rented many times. That was enough for me.
The extractor needs to be pushed out when the slide is fully seated.
If you very gently bring the slide "closed" the extractor will keep the slide slightly open.

Noticed this when cleaning my S&W 2206 .22lr not so much on larger caliber.

[trackcage]

Please spend your time shooting the glock instead of dissecting whether or not the sky is blue when you look through the barrel. The gun is fine.

[ducatiti]

Please spend your time shooting the glock instead of dissecting whether or not the sky is blue when you look through the barrel. The gun is fine.

I was actually just dry firing in preparation of it's first range visit since picking up the firearm this past weekend. If my schedule permits, I would be shooting this ASAP.

Thank you for your input.