How To Remove Or Replace The Backplate On A Glock Or Polymer80 Build In Under 60 Seconds

Published on April 19, 2022
Duration: 0:59

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.

Quick Summary

To remove the backplate from a Glock or Polymer80 firearm, first ensure it's unloaded and pull the trigger. Use a small punch to depress the firing pin sleeve while sliding the backplate off. Reinstallation involves simultaneously depressing the extractor depressor plunger and firing pin sleeve while sliding the plate back on until it clicks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Safety Check and Disassembly
  2. 00:19Removing the Backplate
  3. 00:37Installing the Backplate
  4. 00:52Reassembly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you safely remove the backplate from a Glock or Polymer80 firearm?

First, ensure the firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine, rack the slide, and pull the trigger. Then, use a small punch to depress the firing pin sleeve while sliding the backplate off the rear of the slide. This process is detailed by SPN Firearms.

What tools are needed to replace a Glock or Polymer80 backplate?

The primary tool required for removing and installing the backplate on a Glock or Polymer80 firearm is a small punch. This tool is used to depress internal components like the firing pin sleeve and extractor depressor plunger.

Can the backplate removal process be done quickly?

Yes, SPN Firearms demonstrates that with proper technique and the right tools, the backplate on a Glock or Polymer80 firearm can be removed and reinstalled in under 60 seconds. This requires proficiency in manipulating the slide components.

What is the first step before disassembling a Glock or Polymer80 slide for backplate work?

The absolute first step is a thorough safety check. This involves removing the magazine, visually and physically inspecting the chamber to confirm the firearm is unloaded, and then pulling the trigger to release striker tension.

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