G17 w/ Suarez slide: light strikes and weak reset

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - G17 w/ Suarez slide: light strikes and weak reset

Posted: 4/27/2018 7:38:51 PM EDT

I have tried the RMR slide on two Glock frames with same results. One in five or so light primer strikes, and a horrible reset that I can only describe as weak and slow.

The fitting pin has a bit more friction than what I feel in a stock slide, but no debris or burrs in the channel.

No slide warranty since I purchased used, hoping some Glock gurus here might have an idea?

Thanks!

Posted: 4/27/2018 8:06:00 PM EDT

[#1]

Hmm, maybe they messed up the channel liner when installing it?

I have one of those slides and it works fine.

Posted: 4/27/2018 8:09:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Is there a channel liner installed?

Posted: 4/27/2018 8:20:46 PM EDT

[#3]

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Is there a channel liner installed?

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At least the one I bought last year came with one installed

Posted: 4/27/2018 10:05:53 PM EDT

[#4]

Mine is 100% flawless as well

Posted: 4/27/2018 10:15:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the channel liner suggestion! I'll check it out tonight.

Posted: 4/28/2018 12:29:52 PM EDT

[#6]

Cleaned and degreased?

Posted: 4/29/2018 2:11:04 AM EDT

[#7]

I cleaned it with q-tips and alcohol, feels a bit better but I went ahead and ordered a few new ones to be safe. Thanks for the ideas!

Posted: 8/4/2018 12:32:46 PM EDT

[#8]

Just to follow up, a new channel liner did the trick.

Thanks for the ideas!

Posted: 8/4/2018 12:43:10 PM EDT

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Just to follow up, a new channel liner did the trick.

Thanks for the ideas!

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Was there an old one in there or was it missing?

Posted: 8/4/2018 3:11:08 PM EDT

[#10]

It came assembled, but the liner in there looked (and felt) a little rough once I removed it.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - G17 w/ Suarez slide: light strikes and weak reset

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