Videos tagged with Slide Disassembly

This guide details the process of removing the Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) from a Shadow Systems XR920 pistol. The video demonstrates proper safety procedures, field stripping, and the specific steps to remove the LCI plate. It also includes a warning about potential carbon buildup on the optic lens after the modification. The instruction comes from a practitioner with clear expertise in firearm handling and modification.

This video details an ongoing issue with a Walther PDP Pro where the extractor and associated safety components failed within 500 rounds. The speaker highlights Walther's poor customer service and parts availability, contrasting it with the proactive approach of aftermarket manufacturers like Calculated Kinetics. The content serves as a cautionary tale for PDP Pro owners regarding potential part failures and the importance of proper maintenance and support.

This guide details the process of installing an optic mount on a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus, as demonstrated by Johnny Q. It covers the necessary steps for slide disassembly, optic plate installation using a Gideon mount, optic mounting, and reassembly. The video emphasizes proper firearm handling and function checks post-modification, suitable for those looking to enhance their EDC firearm.

This guide details the process of replacing OEM Glock iron sights with aftermarket fiber optic sights. It emphasizes the necessity of specialized tools for both front and rear sight removal and installation, recommending a Glock front sight tool and a dedicated rear sight pusher. The tutorial also highlights the use of blue Loctite to ensure the new sights remain secure.

This video details a user-induced malfunction on a Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion pistol. The issue arose during optic mounting, where Loctite contamination rendered the extractor inoperable. The firearm was sent to Grey Guns for repair, highlighting the importance of meticulous gunsmithing and the potential pitfalls of improper component handling.

This guide details the process of installing a 10mm conversion barrel into a Glock 21 frame, emphasizing the critical step of replacing the factory extractor with a 10mm-specific one for reliability. It also covers recommended upgrades like a tungsten guide rod and provides insights into Glock's internal mechanisms, including the safety plunger and extractor depressor plunger assembly.

This YouTube video features a creator demonstrating how to take down a Glock pistol, with a playful challenge to viewers about their own slide disassembly speed. The title suggests a minor issue or unexpected event occurred during the process ("gone wrong"), adding a touch of intrigue. The creator encourages safety and engagement with the audience, indicated by the emojis and closing remark. The content appears to be a practical demonstration with a competitive element and a focus on firearms handling.

This guide details the quick removal and installation of a backplate on Glock and Polymer80 firearms, as demonstrated by SPN Firearms. The process emphasizes safety checks and the proficient use of an armorer's punch tool for manipulating internal components. It covers the essential steps for both disassembly and reassembly, ensuring proper function after the backplate is replaced.

This video provides a straightforward guide on how to replace the OEM backplate on a Glock firearm with a custom Bastion backplate. It details the necessary tools and a step-by-step process for safely removing the old plate and installing the new one, emphasizing the importance of spring tension and proper seating.

This guide details the process of replacing a Glock extractor with the Lone Wolf AlphaWolf 9mm LCI Extractor. It covers slide disassembly, extractor removal and installation, and reassembly, emphasizing safety checks throughout. The video demonstrates the procedure using a specialized Glock tool and highlights the importance of function testing post-installation. This DIY guide is suitable for intermediate-level gun owners looking to perform custom part upgrades.

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 guide details the process of disassembling and reassembling a Glock striker assembly, focusing on installing an aftermarket titanium striker. Expert Lenny Magill from GlockStore demonstrates crucial gunsmithing techniques, including the 'third hand' method for spring compression and safely removing the slide cover plate. Proper assembly is key to improving accuracy by reducing lock-up time.