Quick Tip: Basic Glock® Gen5 Maintenance

Published on July 24, 2024
Duration: 24:15

This video provides a comprehensive guide to basic maintenance for the Glock Gen 5 handgun, presented by Caleb from Brownells. It covers essential steps from safe disassembly and cleaning of the barrel, slide, and frame, to proper lubrication techniques for optimal firearm function. The guide emphasizes key wear areas and offers practical tips for maintaining reliability.

Quick Summary

Learn essential Glock Gen 5 maintenance from Brownells. This guide covers safe disassembly, thorough cleaning of the barrel, slide, and frame, and proper lubrication techniques for key wear areas to ensure reliable function.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction
  2. 00:30Step 1 & 2: Unloading and Basic Takedown
  3. 01:23Removing Recoil Spring and Barrel
  4. 01:51Barrel Cleaning Procedure
  5. 02:43Cleaning Tools and Techniques
  6. 04:07Using Cleaning Brush and Solvent
  7. 04:53Patching the Bore
  8. 07:08Cleaning Slide Exterior
  9. 08:19Cleaning Slide Interior
  10. 10:46Cleaning Recoil Spring Assembly
  11. 11:30Cleaning the Frame
  12. 12:35Magazine Maintenance
  13. 13:34Reassembly and Lubrication: Magazine
  14. 14:38Lubrication: Slide and Barrel
  15. 17:31Reinstalling Recoil Spring
  16. 18:00Lubrication: Frame Components
  17. 20:54Lubricating Slide Rails and Trigger Bar
  18. 22:27Reassembling the Glock
  19. 22:57Function Check
  20. 23:17Troubleshooting Slide Reassembly
  21. 23:51Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic steps for disassembling a Glock Gen 5 for cleaning?

To disassemble a Glock Gen 5, first ensure it's unloaded. Pull the slide slightly out of battery, pull down both takedown levers, release the slide, and pull the trigger. This separates the slide from the frame. Then, remove the captured recoil spring and barrel.

How should I clean the barrel of my Glock Gen 5?

After removing the barrel, wipe it down with a rag. Use a brass-bristled brush with solvent to clean the bore from the chamber end. Follow with dry patches until clean, then lightly oiled patches for protection.

Where are the key lubrication points on a Glock Gen 5 slide and frame?

On the slide, lubricate wear areas like the locking block, hood, and striker safety. On the frame, oil the slide rails and apply grease to the connector and trigger bar interface. Avoid oiling the striker channel.

Why is it important to use dry lube in Glock magazines?

Using dry lube in Glock magazines prevents lint and dust from adhering and turning into a gummy substance, which can cause feeding issues. Wet lubricants mixed with debris can lead to malfunctions.

How do I perform a function check on my Glock Gen 5 after reassembly?

After reassembly, dry fire the pistol. Then, hold the trigger back, rack the slide, let it go forward, and slowly release the trigger. It should reset audibly and tactilely, indicating proper function.

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