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9/2/2004 3:12:41 PM EDT
im a dumbass. i left out the recoil spring assembly when assembling my g23. now i cant get the slide off to put the spring in. all help will be apreciated.
9/2/2004 3:13:59 PM EDT
[#1]
Use forward pressure against the slide, to simulate that the spring is in there.  Pull the trigger while you give it forward pressure, and then disassemble as normal.  I've done this before, don't sweat it!  
9/2/2004 3:16:38 PM EDT
[#2]
thanks i'll give it a try.
9/2/2004 3:17:13 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
im a dumbass. i left out the recoil spring assembly when assembling my g23. now i cant get the slide off to put the spring in. all help will be apreciated.



If all else fails remove the striker assy.  glockmeister.com/slidedis.shtml  All you need is a big nail or a 3/32" punch.  Just llock the slide open and remove the striker assy.  The slide will now slide right off w/barrel.
9/2/2004 3:21:21 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
Use forward pressure against the slide, to simulate that the spring is in there.  Pull the trigger while you give it forward pressure, and then disassemble as normal.  I've done this before, don't sweat it!  



+1
9/2/2004 3:24:57 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Use forward pressure against the slide, to simulate that the spring is in there.  Pull the trigger while you give it forward pressure, and then disassemble as normal.  I've done this before, don't sweat it!  



+1



+2

Pressing it against a carpeted floor works best.
9/2/2004 3:26:06 PM EDT
[#6]
thanks dissipator. that did it. that was a first i still feel like a moron though.

gotm4 thank you aswell. i'm glad that i didn't hae to remove the striker assy.
9/2/2004 3:27:21 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
Use forward pressure against the slide, to simulate that the spring is in there.  Pull the trigger while you give it forward pressure, and then disassemble as normal.  I've done this before, don't sweat it!  



+1



+2

Pressing it against a carpeted floor works best.



+3...

And I hope you don't forget to check to ensure they're ain't any ammo in the thing first.

Sly

ETA: Your reply beat me- glad it all worked out OK.  If iy makes you feel any better I've done that trick more than once!
9/2/2004 3:37:14 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
thanks dissipator. that did it. that was a first i still feel like a moron though.

gotm4 thank you aswell. i'm glad that i didn't hae to remove the striker assy.




Dude, don't feel bad.  I spent two hours last month trying to get the trigger assembly for my M1 Carbine back together.  Finally got the bright idea of searching the internet for a copy of the manual and got it back together in five minutes.