How To Take Apart and Put Back Together ANY Glock! Easy Step by Step!!

Published on November 12, 2024
Duration: 2:48

This guide details the straightforward process of field stripping and reassembling any Glock model, demonstrated on a Glock 17 Gen 3. It emphasizes safety checks, including magazine removal and chamber inspection, before proceeding with slide removal, recoil spring assembly extraction, and barrel removal. The reassembly process is presented as the reverse of disassembly.

Quick Summary

To safely field strip a Glock, remove the magazine, visually and manually confirm the chamber is empty, and pull the trigger. Then, pull the slide back slightly, press down both disassembly tabs, and release the slide forward off the frame. Reassembly involves reversing these steps.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Safety
  2. 00:05Magazine Removal
  3. 00:11Chamber Inspection
  4. 00:22Trigger Pull
  5. 00:26Slide Pull and Tab Press
  6. 00:41Slide Removal
  7. 00:51Recoil Spring Assembly Removal
  8. 01:03Barrel Removal
  9. 01:16Applicability to All Glocks
  10. 01:24Reassembly Steps
  11. 01:31Barrel Reinstallation
  12. 01:49Recoil Spring Reinstallation
  13. 02:12Slide Reinstallation
  14. 02:27Function Check and Final Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you safely field strip a Glock pistol?

To safely field strip a Glock, first remove the magazine. Then, visually and manually inspect the chamber to ensure it is unloaded. Point the firearm in a safe direction and pull the trigger. Finally, pull the slide back slightly, press down on both disassembly tabs, and release the slide forward off the frame.

What are the main components removed during Glock field stripping?

During Glock field stripping, you remove the magazine, then the slide from the frame. Within the slide assembly, you remove the recoil spring assembly and the barrel. These are the primary components for routine cleaning and maintenance.

How do you reassemble the recoil spring assembly on a Glock?

To reassemble the recoil spring assembly on a Glock, insert the end with the small circle into the front of the slide. Apply forward pressure towards the muzzle, allowing the larger circle end to seat into the groove on the barrel.

Does this disassembly method work for all Glock models?

Yes, the video explicitly states that this field stripping and reassembly method is applicable to any Glock model, demonstrating the process on a Glock 17 Gen 3.

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