Make your Glock Magazine Glow

Published on September 11, 2024
Duration: 4:35

This guide details the installation of a new glow-in-the-dark magazine follower for Glock magazines. It covers the disassembly process, including safely removing the base plate and spring, and the reassembly steps, emphasizing correct orientation of the follower and insert plate. The video highlights that this modification is compatible with Glock Gen 3, 4, and 5 magazines.

Quick Summary

To install a glow-in-the-dark follower in a Glock magazine, depress the insert plate at the base with a tool to remove the base plate. Remove the old follower and spring, install the new glow-in-the-dark follower onto the spring, and reassemble by compressing the spring and securing the insert and base plates. This process is compatible with Glock Gen 3, 4, and 5 magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Previous Colors
  2. 00:38Introducing Glow-in-the-Dark Followers
  3. 00:53Glow Demonstration
  4. 01:00Installation Guide Start
  5. 01:15Magazine Disassembly Tools & Process
  6. 02:07Spring Pressure Warning
  7. 02:14Magazine Components Explained
  8. 02:34Gen 5 Magazine Differences
  9. 02:48Removing Old Follower
  10. 03:01Installing New Follower
  11. 03:19Reassembly: Insert Plate
  12. 03:42Reassembly: Base Plate
  13. 03:55Installation Complete & Recap
  14. 04:09Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you install a glow-in-the-dark follower in a Glock magazine?

To install a glow-in-the-dark follower in a Glock magazine, first depress the insert plate at the base using a tool to remove the base plate. Then, remove the old follower and spring, install the new glow-in-the-dark follower onto the spring, and reassemble the magazine by compressing the spring and securing the insert and base plates.

Are Glock magazine followers interchangeable between generations?

Yes, Glock magazine followers, insert plates, and base plates are generally interchangeable across Glock Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 magazines. The main functional difference noted for Gen 5 is the standard orange follower.

What tools are needed to change a Glock magazine follower?

You will need a magazine assembly tool (MDT) or a punch to depress the insert plate and remove the base plate. Safety glasses are also recommended due to spring pressure during disassembly and reassembly.

What is the 'slushie' in a Glock magazine?

The 'slushie' is a colloquial term for the magazine follower in a Glock firearm. This component is crucial for guiding ammunition up into the chamber and is often available in various colors for customization or improved visibility.

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