04-16-2005, 19:10
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Glock won't lock to rear ...
Well, that's essentially the problem I'm currently having. My Glock 19 has developed an issue with locking to the rear when the last round is expended. Originally, it did this about once every 30, or so rounds. I attributed this to cheap target ammo. Over the course of the last few months it's become too common. In fact, I decided to fire the regular ammo I carry for personal defense and still the same problem.
My glock has a new trigger and an extended magazine release. These two items were inserted into the gun about a week ago. The problem has occured for far longer than that. I'm gonna experiment with firing the gun with my thumb completely clear of the slide release, just in case I'm pressing this with my current grip (just thought of that today). Other than that, what else could it be? Any experts out there have any advice. Thanks.
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04-16-2005, 19:15
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How old is it/how many rounds do you have through it?
Also, same question on the mags.
Does it malf with all of the mags, including new ones, or just certain ones?
A high grip dragging on the slide release is another possibility.
Does it do it with other shooters?
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04-16-2005, 19:23
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What Reaper said. When I have had that problem, it has been the mags.
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04-16-2005, 22:45
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what they said.
Check the mags - it does this on all mags? how old are they and what kind of followers do they have installed? how many mags do you have? If you only have 2 mags and it used to do it every once in a while... well, maybe the second mag follower finally wore down.  Check the slide stop for wear - they are like $20, how old is the glock?
does it fail to lock back when you insert an empty mag and manually rack the slide? or only when you are shooting?
who did the trigger and mag drop swap out? It is easy to re-assemble the 3 pin clocks and put the 2 forward pins in wrong... but that usually results in the opposite - a bolt action glock.
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04-16-2005, 23:55
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Its highly possible that the spring on the slide-lock could have gotten broken.
If you have a 3-pin lower, i.e. locking block pin, trigger pin, trigger housing pin, the locking block pin has to be inserted first before inserting the trigger pin and slide-lock or it will break the spring.
If that is not the case, you might need new mag springs. Remove the baseplate from the mag, and you should have at least two coils sticking out of the mag if you invert it.
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04-17-2005, 09:55
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Throw it away and get a real gun. 
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04-17-2005, 15:42
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Perhaps, you should take it to a good local gunsmith that knows Glocks.
You might also ask around on Glocktalk.com
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04-24-2005, 21:01
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Thanks
Thank you all for some great responses. In fact, it was a simple lubrication problem. I fired it at the range this weekend with no problems. I also purchased a Sig Sauer P226 recently. It came with Trijicon sights, accessory rail on lower receiver, three high cap magazines and, best of all, the crest of the 1st Special Forces Regiment engraved forward of the rear sights. It was part of a group buy we did back at the unit. We got it all under $600.00. I'll post some pictures when I get my digital cam up and running. I fired 500 rounds off of it during the weekend and it was highly accurate.
My next buy will be a 1911 style pistol from either Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer (GSR), or a Kimber TLE II. That will be followed by a Benelli Nova and finally an AR-15 (and that's the last firearm I'll buy ... for real this time!). 
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04-25-2005, 12:09
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Originally Posted by Basenshukai
Thank you all for some great responses. In fact, it was a simple lubrication problem. I fired it at the range this weekend with no problems. I also purchased a Sig Sauer P226 recently. It came with Trijicon sights, accessory rail on lower receiver, three high cap magazines and, best of all, the crest of the 1st Special Forces Regiment engraved forward of the rear sights. It was part of a group buy we did back at the unit. We got it all under $600.00. I'll post some pictures when I get my digital cam up and running. I fired 500 rounds off of it during the weekend and it was highly accurate.
My next buy will be a 1911 style pistol from either Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer (GSR), or a Kimber TLE II. That will be followed by a Benelli Nova and finally an AR-15 (and that's the last firearm I'll buy ... for real this time!). |
Excellent choice on the 226.
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04-25-2005, 13:32
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Is the SIG 9mm or .40?
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04-25-2005, 20:33
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Is the SIG 9mm or .40?
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It's a 9mm pistol.
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04-26-2005, 07:55
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Originally Posted by Basenshukai
It's a 9mm pistol.
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LOL
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04-26-2005, 08:23
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It's a 9mm pistol.
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That wasn't a bang on your caliber choice, by the way. I'm just surprised that the group buy didn't go with a .40, as you can get .357Sig and 9mm barrels to fit the slide, which essentially gives you three handguns in one. That's one reason why I really like my 229.
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04-26-2005, 08:34
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Originally Posted by Basenshukai
Thank you all.....My next buy will be a 1911 style pistol from either Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer (GSR), or a Kimber TLE II. That will be followed by a Benelli Nova and finally an AR-15 (and that's the last firearm I'll buy ... for real this time!). |
I happen to think that you'll begin a 12 step program before saying no to any more.
Oh....I get to pick up my USP 45 Tactical today. Childlike giddyness is about to ensue.
BTW, Kimber TLE/ RL II is one of the house guns. Functional and reliable. Shot a GSR and thought that Sig made a good entry for a 1911 knockoff. Springfield pistols have a place in my heart as well. I am torn between a full length dustcover operator or a V-16 longslide (don't need it, just want it!).
I'm standing by to see the Team Sergeant's comments on my pistol choices.
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