Glock Trigger Problem
So I went to the range this last weekend and one of the pistols I took was my G17. The reason I bought a Glock was because I wanted a pistol that I don't mind not cleaning after each outing. Anyways, I'd put about 8-900 rounds through it since the last cleaning and the trigger kept refusing to reset between shots. I literally had to push it forward to reset. It was sticking pretty bad. To be fair, I have replaced the trigger spring with a lighter one, but I've also polished all the parts, so they can move against each other much easier than stock. Made me wonder how many rounds through a stock Glock before it would have the same problem.
Anyways, when I got back I did take the whole thing apart, cleaned, and lightly lubricated the parts. Now the trigger has a nice and crisp reset.
Anyways, when I got back I did take the whole thing apart, cleaned, and lightly lubricated the parts. Now the trigger has a nice and crisp reset.
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yeah, Glocks are supposed to last 100,000 miles between cleaning but 900 rounds may be about time to anticipate problems like that.
reset has nothing to do with the firing pin spring or safety plunger. trigger spring is just a springy thing only affected by a mechanical obstruction (debris) otherwise it could be the end of the trigger bar at the disconnector location, striker plate in its slot, or trigger shoe linkage gummed up somehow. causes would be more likely lubrication where it isn't supposed to be lubricated in one of those areas,causing carbon fouling to build up, as opposed to debris.
look at an official lubrication guide and see if that helps next time.0 -
Makes sense since I do lube trigger parts. Mind you, I put a very very thin layer just so I can avoid such problems, but I'm old school in that if parts are moving against each other, they should be lubed. It definitely makes the trigger feel much smoother, but then it leads to more frequent fouling. I will try your suggestion and see how many rounds it will last. 0 -
Try switching to dry spray lubricant for things that can use it.
I used to get shotguns all the time from people. They'd say it was the biggest POS of all time and it won't shoot a magazine full without jamming. I'd buy it, take it home and the first thing I'd do is open the magazine tube. More often than not, they had used wet oil in it. They then hunt the fall when foliage is dry and crumbly. They'd drop a shell on the ground, pick it up, and continue to load the magazine without even looking if it was clean. I'd clean it up, use dry spray for all but a few key surfaces, and take it with me the next time out. More than once I sold the gun back to the original owner after showing that it shot all day reliably.0 -
Glocks are a little different. they require a little lubrication in key areas and nothing anywhere else. they are bred for combat in harsh conditions. have to get used to that idea.
although, it is tempting to put on rust preventative oil. I do because it's carried often and not shot very much.0 -
I have a rule about gun parts forgemonkey, if it needs the grinding wheel, it's time to replace it. 0
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