nevermind

[Turo]

Meh, nevermind.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I watched your video - overall, not a good experience.

Your Glock terminology needs work: "I forget what that thing is called." "That thing" is the slide lock. You did not name a number of parts correctly - if you're going to make an instructional video, you should at least take the time to learn what the parts are called. A sample of the correct parts terminology can be found here (all I did was Google "Glock parts list", it's not hard to find a diagram and parts list on the Net).

Your video is inaccurate and is bad advice to would-be Glock home armorers: "It really doesn't matter the order you put the pins back in" is incorrect. Folks who follow your advice will sooner or later be taking their Glocks to a gunsmith or armorer to find out why it doesn't lock back on an empty magazine any more, or why it locks back on every shot.

The trigger pin comes out first, then the slide stop, then the locking block pin in order to avoid bending your slide stop spring, which can cause the pistol to fail to lock back. The locking block pin goes back in first, then the slide stop, then the trigger pin, for the same reason and also to avoid trapping the slide stop pin on top of the locking block pin, which causes the slide stop to actuate every time the slide is operated. Pressing the slide stop spring down with your Glock tool or punch is just another good way to damage it and render your slide stop inoperative.

There were other errors, but I don't want you to think I'm nitpicking. Your attention to firearms safety is commendable and not always seen in YouTube videos, your voice was clear and easily heard, and had you used the correct terminology and correct disassembly/reassembly procedures, your video would have been very informative. The camera problem was only a momentary problem, but should be corrected if you want to present a truly professional appearance in your videos.

I'm sorry to say that I could not recommend your video until you correct it.

[LouDog]

Tell him how you REALLY feel....

[locosway]

Good, I didn't want a professional appearance. I wanted to make a video showing how I changed the connector. I made it off the cuff with no practice and no script, it's not supposed to be perfect. As to the "terminology" does it matter if Glock calls X part a "slide stop" and I call it a thingamajig? Nobody's going to die from it and the world's not going to end.

I really don't care whether you think it was good or not, I didn't ask your opinion.

Buy you did ask for opinions, otherwise you wouldn't make a video and release it for the public to view.

As far as getting the parts right, yes it could be a life or death difference. If someone does something wrong because of your video, it could make their firearm not work properly. Glocks are simple machines, but sequence is important on some things. As my instructor would say, "Pillage then burn, not the other way around".

So, go get armorer certified or at least download the armorer manual and then remake the video with the proper names and sequences.

[RollingCode3]

One quick question. Why do you completely dis-assembly the frame just to replace the connector? You dont need to take everything apart to replace the connector. It shouldn't take more than a minute to replace the connector. Good video though.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Welcome to the Internet! You posted your video and asked us to "tell all your friends" and now you're butt-hurt because it's been pointed out that your video isn't very instructional. Too bad for you. Friends don't tell friends to view inaccurate instructional videos.

What will you do when someone comes back to you all butt-hurt because they followed your video instructions and now their pistol doesn't work correctly? There are instances where that might mean life or death, or don't you get it? Get over yourself, fix your mistakes and repost your video or let it stand as proof that you have no idea what you're doing. Your choice.

[Tanner68]

To the OP, I took the time to read Grumpy's feedback, and then read your response. You should be grateful someone took the time to review your video and gave you well thought out feedback. You response was inappropriate. In this case, I will take Grumpy at his word.

[locosway]

I have made and uploaded a new YouTube video showing how to disassemble my Glock 27 and change out the connector. I'm just trying to get more videos online and get lots of views, so tell your friends!

I noticed you deleted my comment about using the proper sequence when re-assembling the parts. If someone dies because they followed your video and got it wrong, are you ok with this?

Do the right thing and fix the video, or just take it down.