Videos tagged with Safety Plunger

This guide details how to address light strike issues, a common problem that can occur with aftermarket trigger systems. Ben Stoeger, a highly experienced competitive shooter, explains that cleaning a gummed-up safety plunger can often resolve the problem without needing to replace the striker spring. This process is crucial for ensuring reliable firearm function, especially in competition or defensive scenarios.

This review of the Dan Wesson Specialist 9mm after 24,000 rounds highlights its performance and maintenance needs. While generally reliable when aggressively maintained, the video details specific part replacements like internal extractors and recoil springs. The reviewer also discusses handling characteristics, comparing the 5-inch barrel to the 4-inch Commander-sized version, and notes common 1911/2011 platform issues like magazine reliability and rust.

This video from Geauga Firearms Academy explains the function and necessity of firearm safety levers. Instructors Kim and Neil differentiate between single-action-only (SAO) pistols, like the 1911, which require manual safeties due to their light triggers, and modern striker-fired pistols that often have built-in safeties making manual levers optional. They emphasize that for optional safeties, consistent practice is paramount to ensure they become second nature, otherwise, they can be a liability. The video also covers grip safeties and highlights potential design flaws that could impede functionality under stress.

This extended review of the Sig Sauer Emperor Scorpion 1911, after over 9,000 rounds, highlights its surprising reliability for a production model. The review details maintenance needs like extractor spring replacement and safety plunger wear, and introduces a specific test for extractor health by limp-wristing the firearm with live ammunition. It also covers performance with various ammunition types, including challenging jacketed hollow points, and discusses holster compatibility issues due to its unique frame.

This guide details how to inspect the internal safety mechanisms of a Glock firearm, focusing on the 'Safe Action' system. It covers checking the crucial engagement between the trigger bar's cruciform and the striker, the function of the safety ledge, and the role of the safety plunger. The guide also highlights potential risks associated with aftermarket triggers and emphasizes the importance of proper installation and verification for maintaining drop safety, as explained by an expert with high authority on Glock internals.

This guide details the installation of an aftermarket safety plunger, specifically the L2D Combat mirror-polished version, for Glock pistols. The process, demonstrated by Graham Baates, involves a detailed slide disassembly and reassembly procedure. While the overall pull weight remains unchanged, the upgrade aims to improve the smoothness and feel of the trigger's pre-travel, offering a more refined shooting experience for enthusiasts and competitors.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on the upper disassembly and reassembly of the Glock 43. It covers the safe handling procedures, the removal of the slide, barrel, guide rod, and then proceeds to the more intricate disassembly of the slide components including the striker, extractor, and safety plunger. The instructor also offers tips for reassembly, particularly for the striker spring cups and slide cover plate.

This video introduces the Glock Survival Parts Kit, developed by GlockStore in response to customer needs for replacement parts that are frequently lost or broken during firearm maintenance. The kit contains individually packaged and labeled essential components like spring cups, firing pin channel liners, and trigger springs, along with a disassembly tool and a schematic for easy identification and reassembly. It's presented as a practical insurance policy for Glock owners, ensuring functionality is maintained even after minor part failures or losses.

This guide details the installation of the GlockStore Performance Center Competition Spring Kit on a Glock 17. It covers the safe disassembly of the slide, replacement of the striker spring, safety plunger spring, and trigger spring, followed by reassembly and a function check. The kit aims to reduce trigger pull weight for competition use.