Pulling trigger a cocked Glock

[wackedcocoa]

Hi all,

I have a dumb question but wanted to ask anyways...

Is it bad to pull the trigger on a glock that has been cocked? (slide release holding the slide)

I did this by accident and noticed it felt weird, and just wanted to make sure I don't have to get something fixed.

[BigBamBoo]

Nope


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[Preston-CLB]

That's not something I would do on a regular basis. Glock recommends using snap caps when one performs dry fire practice. I do.

I do not recall pulling the trigger with the slide locked back, though.

Some folks say it's OK to dry fire a striker fire pistol. It seems to me that using snap caps absorb some of the energy, which would (I think) reduce wear on the firing pin and the spring.

I could be wrong, so hearing from Glock guys would be helpful.
-P

[XDJYo]

[Kwikvette]

Don't think I understand the question;

cocked would mean the slide is forward (in battery) and you'd be allowed to pull the trigger. Just remember your firearm safety rules.

slide release holding the slide would mean it's out of battery as stated by XDJYo, which in this case you shouldn't be able to pull the trigger. Just remember your firearm safety rules.

Why are you trying to pull your trigger if your slide is locked back?

Again, remember your firearm safety rules.

[Malmon]

If the slide was initially racked before locking the slide open with the slide stop, the trigger can be pulled to fire but I doubt it would cause any damage.

[P5Ret]

I sure wouldn't make a habit of it. Then again I can't figure out how someone pulls the trigger on "accident".

[wackedcocoa]

Sorry, I meant the slide was out of battery (as in held by the slide release).
And yes, I was able to pull the trigger.

Don't think I understand the question;

cocked would mean the slide is forward (in battery) and you'd be allowed to pull the trigger. Just remember your firearm safety rules.

slide release holding the slide would mean it's out of battery as stated by XDJYo, which in this case you shouldn't be able to pull the trigger. Just remember your firearm safety rules.

Why are you trying to pull your trigger if your slide is locked back?

Again, remember your firearm safety rules.

Thanks for your note.

Actually, I was able to dry fire in that instance.

If the slide was initially racked before locking the slide open with the slide stop, the trigger can be pulled to fire but I doubt it would cause any damage.

^this sounds exactly like what I did.
I was dry firing my glock to help it break in, and tried pulling the trigger while the slide was being held by the slide release.

[jj19]

I sure wouldn't make a habit of it. Then again I can't figure out how someone pulls the trigger on "accident".

I did the same thing as the OP to my Glock 17 and can confirm YES its a weird feeling and I would like not to make it a habit and so far my Glock is still properly functioning.

I think I was trying to install those damn Grip Force adapters and was having difficulty thus accidentally pulled the trigger due having to exert some force of my own during install of the beavertail. ***Gun was obviously cleared beforehand for those concerned.

In regards to dry firing out of battery, seems like not a good idea. Using Snap Caps the way they're intended is much better.

[Notpc]

I dry fired my G26 for a bit without snap caps while trying to get a feel for the trigger. I then purchased one of the DryFireMags and use it while setting in front of the TV. It is adjustable to mimic your pistols trigger break and reset.

https://www.dryfiremag.com/learnmore/

[wpage]

Never heard of hyper-extension of a firing pin on a glock.

[Doheny]

I dry fired my G26 for a bit without snap caps while trying to get a feel for the trigger. I then purchased one of the DryFireMags and use it while setting in front of the TV. It is adjustable to mimic your pistols trigger break and reset.


https://www.dryfiremag.com/learnmore/

Do you need to rack the slide each after each trigger pull with this thing?

[seal20]

No you don't. It's also $100+

[TKM]

Due to Glocks design you have to pull the trigger on an empty chamber to take it apart. Some feel that this is a bad thing. It is.

There really isn't anything that you will hurt by dryfiring. Snap caps or empty brass with silicon in place of the primer are better but not by enough to be important.

To reset the trigger the slide only has to be pulled back until you hear and see the trigger click forward.

[Notpc]

Do you need to rack the slide each after each trigger pull with this thing?

No, just snap away just like a cap gun. Yes, they are pricey, but when you calculate ammo cost, gas to get to and from the range/desert, time involved in getting there and back..... I just pull my G26 out, clear it, insert the DryFire, and practice away, snap, snap, snap. I originally purchased as therapy for nerve damage in my trigger finger, didn't really help much with that, but I do believe it helped with my shooting accuracy.