Lone Wolf Glock extractor installation

Published on November 18, 2017
Duration: 5:21

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.

Quick Summary

To install a Lone Wolf AlphaWolf Glock extractor, first ensure the firearm is unloaded. Use a Glock tool to remove the slide's backplate, then release the firing pin assembly. Depress the firing pin safety to remove the old extractor, install the new one, and reassemble the slide, ensuring the backplate is securely locked.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing AlphaWolf Extractor
  2. 00:22Tools and Safety Check
  3. 00:39Disassembling Slide (Part 1)
  4. 01:11Removing Firing Pin Assembly
  5. 01:41Extracting Old Extractor
  6. 02:11Removing Firing Pin Safety Spring
  7. 02:26Installing New Extractor
  8. 02:52Reassembling Slide (Part 2)
  9. 03:54Custom Slide Work & Function Test
  10. 04:36Product Overview and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What tool is needed to install a Lone Wolf AlphaWolf Glock extractor?

The primary tool required for the installation of the Lone Wolf AlphaWolf Glock extractor is a specialized Glock disassembly tool. This tool is essential for safely removing and reinstalling the slide's backplate and managing internal spring tension during the process.

How do you safely remove the old extractor from a Glock slide?

To safely remove the old extractor from a Glock slide, first ensure the firearm is unloaded. Then, depress the firing pin safety inside the slide using a tool; this action will release the extractor, allowing it to drop out.

What are the key steps for reassembling a Glock slide after extractor replacement?

After installing the new extractor, reassemble by placing the firing pin safety spring and plunger, then the firing pin assembly. Finally, slide the backplate into place and use a Glock tool to push down on the firing pin assembly and the backplate's corner to fully seat and lock it.

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