Posted: 2/4/2008 7:20:32 PM EDT
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I just got myself a Glock 19 and over loobed it "a bit." I got oil in the Firing Pin Channel and put snap caps in there to do a bit of practice so the rounds come out with CLP on and around the pimers of the caps. This cant be a good thing. Anything I can do? I locked the firing pin in and out numerous times to try to dry up the CLP but it didn't work. Is this something I should worry about? Is there anything I can do? I would really appreciate any help! h.gif |
| Assuming you now how to remove the firing pin, Q-tips in the channel should take care of most of it. Try to get as much as possible out and watch for dirt buildup after the next few range sessions. Depress the firing pin safety and shake the slide, you should hear the pin moving around. If this is the case you shouldn't have any issues, just watch for buildup. |
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You'll need to take the back plate off, pull out the striker assembly (and while you're at it take out the extractor and spring-loaded plunger) and Q-tip the holes until dry. The worst that can happen with an oily striker channel is that crud will build up in there (attracted to the lube) and eventually gum things up casing FTFire. Or it will just KABOOM! next time you shoot. it. Glocks, BTW, take very little lube. The manual ain't lying about proper lube procedures. |
Thanks for the quick responses! So the issue is the lube causing buildup of residue in the channel not the lube messing up the cartridge primers?
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Maybe once I find out how to I'll take the slide apart as you said and clean it out. When depressing the firing pin safetly it moves freely but the word KABOOM is not very appealing. he Thanks guys! I cant believe how many responses I got in such a short period of time!
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www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/ Here's detail stripping instructions for your Glock. If you plan to use this gun for self defense it would be wise to know exactly how your gun works, what the parts do and how to take it completely apart. It IS your life your trusting this thing to after all.... As for popping apart the firing pin assembly, maybe having an extra set of spring cups on hand wouldn't be a bad idea in case one of them goes sailing. Heres a tip for reasemmbling the firing pin, place it (with sleeve) backwards into its slot in the slide with the catching surface of the firing pin against the back side of the slide. you can get a better grip for scrunching down that firing pin spring. One thing that people do too much is they tend to trust their lives to weapons they know very little about (not trying to offend anyone) and I'd just hate to read in the paper that one of my acquaintances died in a firefight because their weapon malfunctioned and they didn't know what to do. YMMV and you can do what you wish. These are just my .02 Enjoy the Glock. The 19s are sweet! |
No, the maritime cups are only to allow water to pass through. Avoid oiling your firing pin channel completely. |
Yes, the problem is oil attracts crud and can cause light strikes. No need to take apart the firing pin (the spring cups are a pain if you haven't learn the tricks). Just try to clean it up when you q-tip the channel. Take a 5/32" punch and pull down just below the back of the firing pin. This will take the tension off the back plate and allow you to remove the back plate. Be sure to cover the 2 o'clock position with your finger to prevent the EDP from coming out. |
Sorry, forgot the smiley. You do not have to worry a bout a kaboom with a clogged firing pin channel. Just me feeble attempt at a little joke. |
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Some people like to take jabs at Glocks anywhere they can. Oil in the firing pin channel has absolutely nothing to do with KBooms. Removing the slide cover plate is EASY. Follow the instructions already posted. Removing the firing pin is EASY. Just pull it out after the plate is off. Shoot some fast evaporating solvent down the hole, put it back together, and get back to your regularly scheduled program. |
I think you already have your answer buy here is a link to a printable Glock Armorer's Manual. A great reference tool. ARMORER"S MANUAL |
