Need help from the Glock gurus - PROBLEM SOLVED, Oct. 2011

[thefinger]

PROBLEM SOLVED, Oct. 2011:

I never sent the pistol to Glock. First it was a timing issue, then a money issue, then a "I forgot all about it" issue. Eventually it just went back to sitting in my safe.

Then my friend offered to detail strip it, give it a good cleaning, and give it the "25 cent trigger job." He's done some great work on his Sig pistols, so I trusted him to do it right. When I got the pistol back, the problem was about 90% solved. The only trouble that persisted was that the slide was not locking into battery as snuggly as I wanted when the trigger remained depressed. This, obviously was a recoil spring issue.

I ordered a new recoil spring assembly from Glockmeister for $10.50 shipped, swapped it in, and now my G19 is 100% healthy. I took it out to the range to test it out on Sunday, and it works great. The 25 cent trigger job helped too. I really like the results.


I have an old Gen 2 G19 that I'm trying to "refresh" in order to prepare it for possible CCW duty. I have not had any malfunctions in this pistol, but recently I noticed that it does something my other Glocks do not do...

When I hold the pistol with the barrel pointed towards the sky, then depress the trigger, the slide moves rearward with the trigger pull. When I depress the trigger fully (i.e. dry fire) the slide jumps back to the "normal position." The guns does it's job 100% at the range, but I'm wondering if this slide movement is a symptom of a worn out or broken part that needs replacement. Any suggestions from the Glock gurus?

Also, this pistol has not been worked on for many years. Are there any parts that I should plan on replacing in order to simply "refresh" it.

Video of the "problem"


Video of my G19's internals (yes, its dirty )

[jrara]

I think the trigger bar is getting caught on something in the slide when held vertically.

Most likely the firing pin safety.

[Oceanbob]

Glock will rebuilt it with new parts for free. Give them a call.

[cgmoe]

My gen 3 G19 does that. It does move as much but it does move back just like that.

[SA227driver]

Your firing pin safety might not be depressing properly when the trigger bar comes back and it might be dragging the slide. I would look at your slide and see if you can push in firing pin safety all the way. I'm a certified Glock Armorer in Orange County and be happy to take a look at it for you.

[locosway]

Looks like worn springs, which is why when you point the gun straight up the trigger bar cross section catches the vertical extension on the firing pin. Grab a new trigger spring and recoil spring and you should be G2G.

As for parts that need replacing, there are a few that wear, but only an armorer would be able to correctly determine if they need to be replaced. Glock recommends replacing the recoil spring every 3000-4000 rounds (roughly).

If in doubt though, you should have an armorer look at it. They can diagnose it in a couple minutes, and should have all the parts on hand to complete a repair.

[vintagearms]

Also, this pistol has not been worked on for many years. Are there any parts that I should plan on replacing in order to simply "refresh" it.

You might do a detail strip and clean, then replacing the recoil and trigger spring. Might also replace the slide lock spring.

[bignev]

im sending in my 2 generation glock 22 back tomorrow,i think i purchased it in 1991 they said they will be upgrading most of the parts for free. will have them throw on some new factory night sites for $52.

[locosway]

im sending in my 2 generation glock 22 back tomorrow,i think i purchased it in 1991 they said they will be upgrading most of the parts for free. will have them throw on some new factory night sites for $52.

Yep, that's one of the awesome things about Glock.

[thefinger]

im sending in my 2 generation glock 22 back tomorrow,i think i purchased it in 1991 they said they will be upgrading most of the parts for free. will have them throw on some new factory night sites for $52.

It sounds like sending it in to Glock might be the best way to go.

Questions:

1) Is there a pricing sheet online for Glock's services?
2) What is their estimated turnaround time?
3) Do you think they would be able to refinish my slide (it was hard-chromed at some point in it's life)

[locosway]

It sounds like sending it in to Glock might be the best way to go.

Questions:

1) Is there a pricing sheet online for Glock's services?
2) What is their estimated turnaround time?
3) Do you think they would be able to refinish my slide (it was hard-chromed at some point in it's life)

I don't believe they refinish slides, but they can replace the slide (at charge since it's not a warranty issue). Turn around is probably 3+ weeks I would assume, but if you call they can give you a more accurate number.

They don't have a pricing sheet online, but most parts are under $10 with the exception of firing pin, barrel, slide, and other large items.

[G-forceJunkie]

They will do the black refinish, but since yours is chromed, I doubt they will mess with it. It would need to go to a plating shop first and be electro-chemicaly stripped.

[thefinger]

Just did some searching on google and found this post detailing some prices and other information on the Glock refurb program. Seems like too good of a deal to pass up.

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1066417/

[thefinger]

They will do the black refinish, but since yours is chromed, I doubt they will mess with it. It would need to go to a plating shop first and be electro-chemicaly stripped.

That's kind of what I was thinking. I guess I'll leave the finish alone anyway, since this was my first pistol and I'm a sentimental guy.

Looks like I can probably ship, get all the internals fixed up, and get night sights installed for about $80 total. This program they have just makes me even more happy to keep giving Glock my money.

Perfection.

[thefinger]

Finally fixed, guys. Thanks for the help.