Glock issues....

[Just-in]

No one mentioned it but don't clean off the copper colored lube.

[Voo]

It doesn't defeat the purpose of pulling the trigger because you still need to pull the trigger to release the slide if you do it the way I said. The way I explained it
1.Clear the gun make sure it's safe.
2.Pull back slide while holding slide release buttons down
3. Let go of slide while holding slide release buttons down and pull trigger
Bam slide comes off. It's the same way just in reverse. It is the way that works easiest for me I put my right hand with my thumb where the web of your strong hand goes and fingers over top of slide my left hand controls the slide release buttons from underneath the gun. When I release the slide while holding down the buttons I use my right hand and pull the trigger. I didn't mean pull the trigger twice I just meant far enough back to where the trigger would reset if it's not set so you can pull it when you let go of the slide.

doing it this way is not ideal.. it's harder to pull the slide back that quarter inch and manipulate the take down levers.. By not pressing the trigger, you're pre-tensioning the striker which in turn pushes against the slide..

Also, by not pulling the trigger first, you're potentially releasing the striker without the safety plunger being depressed.. its not going to destroy your striker, but it might put a bur on it from being slammed against the plunger safety..

this is really an instance of when you should follow the order that glock states.. It's pretty simple and for the life of me I have no idea why you would change the order as everything your'e doing is exactly the same, except that pressing the trigger before removing the slide makes it easier and completely avoids smashing your striker..

obviously it's your gun and thats' fine if you wanna do it that way, but it is not a method i would describe to a new glock owner.. just my .02 cents

[ChrisO]

It's the way a gunsmith at a local shop showed me so I never questioned it just figured it was OK. I have been breaking my glock down like this for years and thousands of rounds later it does just fine.