Pride in one's accomplishments...I detail stripped my Glock 26

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SkySlash

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I just completed a full detail stripping of my Glock 26, cleaned it, and successfully re-assembled it to full working order.

I took it down completely and cleaned all of the internal parts with Hoppe's and was shocked at the sheer simplicity of this weapon, and further, of this procedure. I used Break-Free CLP on all of the external parts and gave it the best cleaning its had since I bought it.

At the Dallas gun show this past weekend, I witnessed numerous Glock armorers, including T.R. Graham charge as much as $50.00 for trigger changes, firing pin adjustments, and various other maintenance items. Now I appreciate the efforts of these guys, as some people may just not be willing to risk taking their Glock apart, but using only the instructions found on Glockmeister I was able to do the complete job in less than an hour. That actually really surprised me, especially given the admonishments of the Glock manual and of others I've seen online.

I was apprehensive when I started, but once I got the pistol apart and saw how simple and functional its inner workings are, I immediately lost my weak stomach and trudged right through. Anytime I was unsure, I just referred back to the Glockmeister instructions and immediately figured out the next step.

This job is really quite simple. I highly reccomend to anyone willing and ready to give this a try to go and check out the instructions at www.Glockmeister.com

Not only was this a cool accomplishment for me, but it was the first pistol I've ever completely detail stripped, and that I did it right the first time makes me very happy and has me even more sold on Glock than ever!

-SS :D
 
For me, taking guns apart to see how they work is one of the great joys of buying a new gun.

Your next assignment is to strip a Sig. :eek: :D
 
Yes, I had a Glock armorer show me how to do it. She did it once and I never forgot. They are amazingly simple. Other than field stripping it, the only time I took the slide apart was to clean the firing pin channel, to make sure it was bone dry.

Mike
 
Yeah, thats what amazed the most, the sheer simplicity of the inner movements and the miniscule amount of parts involved.

Really great gun!

-SS
 
SS! Proud of you! Nothing like giving the baby a bath!...and all back together! No kidding,I know the feeling. I get antsy first time I take one apart , too.Tony would say,"you done good...real good.":)
Mark
 
The TRUE test of intestinal fortitude, and temper, is to totally detail strip an HK P7 or an MP5 with a Navy trigger group....and I'm an HK armorer:eek: You actually have to practice on a regular basis to stay sharp. Built like Swiss watches with the parts to match...I have never had to, but I hear they really get a Teutonic attitude, if one of their trained armorers sends one to the factory in a bag. Do not try this at home!
 
Do you Need a Tool?

Skylash...

I've been *contemplating* a complete tear down of my G22....but haven't yet done it.....

Did you use...or do you need..the Glock tool.....?

thanks
 
No way you need the Glock tool!

I used a tiny allen wrench as my punch and a taped flathead screwdriver to remove the slide cover plate.

Like I mentioned to someone at another board...just make a trip to your toolbox, you'll find everything you need in there.

If not, $3.00 at Wal-Mart will buy you a punch and a small screwdriver.

-SS
 
Word of caution - if you progress beyond your skills you could end up a "basket case".
For the Novices on TFL - Think really hard before you start tapping out pins.
 
There's only one thing I love to strip more than my guns, and she don't like me talking about that on TFL :D

However, SkySlash, you are right in that Glocks are very easy to take apart and reassemble. I made the mistake, one day not so long ago, of taking all of my guns to the range for a much awaited shake down. I then spent the rest of the evening and better part of the following morning stripping and cleaning them. The only one that took pity on me was my "Tupperware" gun. I don't think I've ever stripped and cleaned a gun so fast.

I draw the line, of course, when it comes to tapping out pins and stuff. I'm no gunsmith. I don't even play one on T.V. So I'd stop before doing something I might later regret.

Keep it safe. You'll enjoy your toy a lot longer. :)
 
If you are little nervous about your first detail strip.
Get the video "Complete Glock disassembly and reassembly" by Lenny Magill.
It's available from Glockmeister as well as others.
Once you watch that you'll be well prepared for the task.
Don't bother with the Glock armorers tool, all you need is a 3/32
drift punch available anywhere.
 
Thats pretty cool to be able to completely strip your gun down. I wish I was brave enough to try it on my G19c, but I am not. :(

Question: After putting it all back togther did you have any left over parts? :)
 
I could train my dog to detail strip that Glock. I've had 4 and d. stripped all. You can really appreciate the Glock when you've had to detail strip a series 80 1911 like a paraO. A friend once detail stripped his P7 and even with good gunsmithing skills it almost killed him putting it back together(7days!). That's why when the chips are down my glock gets first pick over the 1911, HK's, Firestar, etc.
DVC,
Racine
 
What did this guy find so difficult about the Series 80? While I don't rate the 1911 as easy as the Glock to detail strip, it's hardly a challenge unless you have 10 thumbs!
 
detail strip a series 80 1911
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Hell, that ain’t nuthin’, I detail strip my 1911 all the time. Try taking down your first FEG PA-63 sans instructions. Now that is a mixed up pistol. You ever seen those puzzles where you have to get the ring off the two connected horseshoes or one of the other million variations? That’s what this thing was like. Not a huge number of parts, but NOT intuitive AT ALL. Luckily once you get the thing apart it is straightforward to put back together. Piece of cake now that I have done it.
 
numerous Glock armorers...charge as much as $50.00 for trigger changes, firing pin adjustments, and various other maintenance items...but using only the instructions found on Glockmeister I was able to do the complete job in less than an hour.
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He knows too much! Kill him!! :D
 
Some weapons require a gunsmiths knowledge to do a proper job stripping and reassembling.

Glocks and basic 1911s require the skills earned by years of playing with Legos.
 
I'm back in my chair now after falling out laughing at Jeff, CA's post.

This has inspired me to try my Glock 19 one of these days soon. I did my EG Makarov awhile back. Took awhile as I'd never done it but the 2nd time should be much quicker.

Can anyone who has done both the Mak and Glock give me any comparison of difficulty?
 
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