Videos tagged with Striker Spring

This video features expert competitive shooter Ben Stoeger discussing the maintenance and parts replacement history of two pistols, a Glock 17 Gen 5 and a Tanfoglio Stock 2, after each has fired over 100,000 rounds. Stoeger details the surprisingly minimal maintenance on the Glock, including only a few striker spring replacements and one deep clean, while the Tanfoglio required more frequent part replacements and eventually a new slide. The discussion highlights the durability of firearms under extreme use and the cost-effectiveness of ammunition over firearm longevity.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of proper striker spring preloading in striker-fired handguns to prevent malfunctions, especially during rapid fire. The presenter explains that the recoil spring should have at least one to two pounds of extra preload compared to the firing pin spring to ensure proper lock-up times. Failure to do so can lead to rare but potentially damaging incidents. The issue is not brand-specific but inherent to all striker-fired designs. The video strongly advises verifying that the firearm remains in battery with the striker fully cocked after any spring modifications (lighter recoil spring or heavier firing pin spring). Safety warnings regarding handling live ammunition and proper firearm maintenance are also included.

Round 4 of Calico reliability testing reveals persistent issues despite a new, longer striker spring and thorough cleaning. Light primer strikes indicate the spring replacement did not resolve the failure-to-fire malfunctions. Magazine winding recommendations are provided to mitigate internal friction, suggesting 18-20 cranks for the 100-round capacity.

This video provides essential advice for new Glock owners, or any semi-automatic pistol owner, on critical replacement parts to keep on hand. Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb highlight components that experience wear over time, such as the recoil spring assembly (recommended replacement every 5,000 rounds), striker spring, extractor spring, and magazine springs. They also advise having spare magazine followers and base plates, especially for competition use, or simply stocking up on extra factory Glock magazines. The importance of having spare pins and other small parts, which are prone to getting lost during disassembly, is also emphasized. The video aims to equip viewers with the knowledge to proactively maintain their firearms.

This video addresses an issue of primer drag in firearms, specifically mentioning the Springfield Armory XD. The creator explores the potential role of a firing pin dampening spring and a stronger striker spring in causing or mitigating this problem. While initially suggesting the dampening spring as a solution, an update reveals it had minimal impact. Further testing with stock and extra-power striker springs also yielded similar results, confirming that primer drag is a common characteristic of locking breech handguns and the dampening spring isn't a complete cure. The video concludes that replacing the dampening spring is still a good practice when changing the striker spring, just to be safe.

This guide details the installation of a competition spring kit for Glock pistols, focusing on reducing trigger pull weight. It covers the removal of the factory striker spring, comparison with the new spring, and a specialized reassembly technique using the slide as a jig. The process concludes with reinstalling slide components and performing essential function tests, as demonstrated by Lenny Magill from GlockStore.