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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Backstrap swap with provided tools

Posted: 7/19/2017 5:09:18 PM EDT

I just tried a friends 19 with the factory beaver tail installed. Before this I thought they were a stupid gimmick for the 1911 crowd. However I was really impressed how much better it felt than the standard.

I want to switch them on my gen 4. I read the manual but after watching three Youtube videos, it seems like the provided punch is too flexible. Has anyone successfully changed backstraps with the provided punch or is a real punch really necessary? If you did use the Glock punch, are there any tricks?

Thanks!

Posted: 7/19/2017 6:14:58 PM EDT

[#1]

Pin should easily push out.

I always use a Glock tool because I have them handy, but the pin just slips in. The pusher on the grip holder should be enough.

Be sure and use the longer pin when placing the back-strap on the grip.

Posted: 7/19/2017 8:37:55 PM EDT

[#2]

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Pin should easily push out.

I always use a Glock tool because I have them handy, but the pin just slips in. The pusher on the grip holder should be enough.

Be sure and use the longer pin when placing the back-strap on the grip.

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Thanks!

Posted: 7/19/2017 9:37:16 PM EDT

[#3]

If you've never pushed the pins on the gun, they may be tight.

They get much easier to push after one or two detail strips of the gun.

Posted: 7/20/2017 9:03:41 AM EDT

[#4]

Mine push out like they are coasted in butter. It should not have any really significant resistance and yes the provided punch should work just fine.

Posted: 7/20/2017 9:54:01 AM EDT

[#5]

First time I ever changed any of mine was using the provided punch.
Later, I got a Glock tool and I do recommend one of those tools. It is
basically all you need to disassemble the gun.

All I use is the beavertail, especially on the smaller frames. Keeps the
slide from hitting my big hand with the 26.

Posted: 7/22/2017 3:53:21 PM EDT

[#6]

I have had plenty that were difficult the first time out. You may need to use something harder the first time or if they stay in place for a long time.

Posted: 7/23/2017 10:01:02 PM EDT

[#7]

It is so much easier than expected!

I am not the most mechanically-inclined but it only took me five minutes. The hardest part is getting the pin centered when replacing it. It was so easy I did it twice more.

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