How To: Detail Strip A Glock Pistol Step By Step (HD)

Published on October 10, 2012
Duration: 11:42

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to detail strip and reassemble a Glock pistol. The instructor, while acknowledging potential inaccuracies in part naming, walks viewers through the complete disassembly of both the slide and frame. Key steps include field stripping, removing internal slide components like the firing pin and extractor, and then disassembling the frame by removing pins, the locking block, and the trigger assembly. The guide also covers the reassembly process in reverse order, emphasizing proper alignment and installation of components, particularly the slide stop lever spring.

Quick Summary

Detail stripping a Glock pistol involves field stripping, then disassembling the slide by removing the recoil spring, barrel, firing pin assembly, extractor, and slide plate. The frame is disassembled by removing pins, the locking block, and trigger housing components. Reassembly follows in reverse order, with critical attention to seating the slide stop lever spring correctly.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Field Strip
  2. 00:33Slide Disassembly: Firing Pin & Spring Cups
  3. 01:04Slide Disassembly: Extractor & Firing Pin Safety
  4. 01:50Detailing the Firing Pin Assembly
  5. 03:40Slide Reassembly
  6. 04:35Frame Disassembly: Pins & Locking Block
  7. 05:38Frame Disassembly: Trigger Housing
  8. 06:56Frame Disassembly: Slide Lock
  9. 07:36Frame Reassembly: Slide Lock & Trigger Housing
  10. 09:01Frame Reassembly: Locking Block & Pins
  11. 11:14Final Reassembly: Slide to Frame

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main steps to detail strip a Glock pistol?

Detail stripping a Glock involves field stripping, then disassembling the slide by removing the recoil spring, barrel, firing pin assembly, extractor, and slide plate. The frame is disassembled by removing the pins, locking block, and trigger housing components. Reassembly follows in reverse order.

How do you remove the firing pin assembly from a Glock slide?

To remove the firing pin assembly, push the firing pin back slightly, then push down on the spacer sleeve towards the muzzle. Use the slide itself as a tool to catch the firing pin, pull down on the spring, and remove the spring cups and firing pin.

What is the correct way to reinsert the slide stop lever on a Glock frame?

When reinserting the slide stop lever, ensure its spring is positioned underneath the 'number one pin' as you push the lever in. This is crucial for proper slide lock function after firing.

What tools are needed for Glock detail stripping?

For detail stripping a Glock, you will primarily need a Glock tool or a non-tapered punch to safely remove the frame pins. A flathead screwdriver or similar tool might be useful for prying certain components.

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