glock slide release switch

[fizik]

so I was out at the range yesterday, when my glock began locking back on every shot. I field stripped it and noticed the spring was pushing the switch up even with the slide off. so I guess I did something to it when I had it broken down. The gun fired and functioned fine once I took the switch off at the range. Now I'm sitting here trying to figure out how the spring needs to be shaped to work correctly. Anyone have any pics or knowledge about it? Is it easier to replace it? It's the OEM Extended release, though I doubt that makes a difference.

[et45]

Make sure the spring has tension on it.You may need to adjust it a little.Had to do that once.Oh,and make sure the spring protrusion goes under the pin when you replace it.That ought to do it.

[Guest Verbal Kint]

Here's a photo of the Glock extended slide lock:

As et45 said, make sure the spring goes under the pin upon reassembly.

[Almond27]

get a Sig or XD sell that glock to your local gangbanger(just kidding)

[deerslayer]

Wow. Your contribution to this thread is overwhelming.

fizik,

here's a link that will show the removal/reassembly of the slide stop in detail:

http://www.topglock.com/info/receiverdis.htm

Also, it could be possible that the magazine follower is worn to the point that it no longer will hold the slide open. How old/what condition is your mag follower?

[Almond27]

Deerslayer it was a joke I know it wasn't helpful. I was just trying to get a laugh if I knew the answer to his question I would be more than glad to help. sorry if I offended any other glock owners you will understand when you shoot your ass off:D

[fizik]

verbal got it, that should help me get it done. i just didn't remember how it was supposed to be shaped. i'll kwwp y UP TO St3e if it works or not

[fizik]

cool, its' working when racked manually, i just gotta test it under fire. it seems like the tension is a tad light. but thanks guys.

[et45]

If the tension is light adjust it.Pull the spring up a little.

[fizik]

et45, that's what I'll do if it doesn't work properly now. and deerslayer, it's all near new, so i doubt it's the mags. thanks again.

[cadillacdude1975]

the top of the spring has to be under the slide pin that you have to remove to replace the slide lock. my old glock did the same thing. the pin had backed out while firing 400 rounds through it and when it moved enough, the gun was locking open after each ejection. i replaced the slide lock with the extended version and replaced the pin and never had that problem again.

[deerslayer]

Deerslayer it was a joke I know it wasn't helpful. I was just trying to get a laugh if I knew the answer to his question I would be more than glad to help. sorry if I offended any other glock owners you will understand when you shoot your ass off:D

Knock Glocks all you want in a Glock-knocking thread; I don't care. But I do get irritated when someone antagonizes the OP with a useless, smartass comment that does not contribute to the thread at all.

Edited October 21, 2008 by deerslayer

[fizik]

eh, i ignored it. it's just t3h L0lZ

so, referencing the photo above, the wire has to be bent like than in relation to the shaft. the top pin is inserted, then the switch is pushed down and back until it's fully seated and the other pin goes in? does that make sense?

[Guest Verbal Kint]

eh, i ignored it. it's just t3h L0lZ

so, referencing the photo above, the wire has to be bent like than in relation to the shaft. the top pin is inserted, then the switch is pushed down and back until it's fully seated and the other pin goes in? does that make sense?

Yep... top pin in first, slide lock goes in under it, then the pin goes through the slide lock.

However, I'm a rebel and like doing things the hard way. I put the slide lock in, put the pin through it, and then insert the top pin (while using the glock tool or other similar tool to push the wire spring down under the pin, as it slides though). Yes, I do truly make it harder than it is, but it just works better for me.

[fizik]

sweet, that got it right and made it easy. i've racked it a bunch and even upside down. before it would lock up occasionally and always when upside down, gravity i would assume . anyway, now to test it under fire, but i'm sure that fized it. and the cause, i'm betting, is that i put the bottom pin in first then the wire went above the top pin when i put the gun back together this time.

and there's a 'glock tool'??? hell, two allen wrenches and a screwdriver are all it takes!

[deerslayer]

Glock tool=1/8" pin punch w/ Glock logo

[Guest Verbal Kint]

Glock tool=1/8" pin punch w/ Glock logo

Aye... pretty much an excuse for them to make a couple bucks and get advertising space. lol Only reason I picked one up is that I ordered something small from an online merchant (think it was maritime spring cups) and the single item really wasn't worth the shipping expense... so I tossed in a glock tool and some other items.

Otherwise... use any other 1/8" punch, allen wrench, etc... and save some money.

[et45]

However, I'm a rebel and like doing things the hard way. I put the slide lock in, put the pin through it, and then insert the top pin (while using the glock tool or other similar tool to push the wire spring down under the pin, as it slides though). Yes, I do truly make it harder than it is, but it just works better for me.

I used to work for a guy who would show you several differnt ways to do something.He would then walk away and say do it however you want.

[deerslayer]

Aye... pretty much an excuse for them to make a couple bucks and get advertising space. lol Only reason I picked one up is that I ordered something small from an online merchant (think it was maritime spring cups) and the single item really wasn't worth the shipping expense... so I tossed in a glock tool and some other items.

Otherwise... use any other 1/8" punch, allen wrench, etc... and save some money.

I have a couple of them laying around for similar reasons. On the other hand, they are actually cheaper than some pin punches that I've seen in stores.

[my82cam]

fizik, i bought a 27 one time, the guy had put the bottom pin in before the top pin and the spring was above the top spring. it was doing the same thing as yours. i put the top pin in first, now it is fixed, so i would say if you did it like that, you are good to go.

[fizik]

yep, it's functioning fine. thanks again.