Tapping on the magazine or back of the slide gets the round to chamber. I noticed that sometimes when I shoot, it will not go into battery (cycles fine otherwise) until I release the trigger. Then compare frames and see what is different. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Your link has been automatically embedded. update looks to be the coating in tight paces, there is some ware marks on the slides where is contacts the frame. Break it in!!! Oct 20, 2013. This condition would be even worse if I had a round in the chamber and loaded magazine. I'll do a detail strip soon and see if I find anything out of the ordinary. Just wanted to point out that you can limp wrist with both hands on the gun and if everything is stock like you said, and you truly believe it has only been fired once, I default to user error. Turns out I reinstalled the takedown lever backwards. Is it safe to shoot? I haven't fired it yet, but all of the dry functions now work as well as the recoil spring test!!! It won't load a round. JavaScript is disabled. Another dumb question is are you intimately familiar with taking the gun part and putting it back together? Haha). Any update on this? Is this RSA going to $hit already? I think I had a similar problem once. I bought a Suarez milled RMR cut slide for my Glock 19 Gen 3 and if I pin the trigger after a shot, it almost never goes back into battery, which makes sense, but sometimes when I shoot correctly and don't pin the trigger it still doesn't go back into battery. I recall him going into the slide then saying "wait, I don't have to mess with this." If I sling shot the slide it works fine but I can't remember any of my other Glocks having problems getting them to go back into battery while riding the slide(when dry firing). I had a friend of mine install the 3.5 connector with the NY1 trigger spring on my old Glock 19. Everything else seems to be working fine. Limp wristing one handed wasn't the issue as it happened with both hands first. When it completely hangs I can release the trigger part way and it will snap into battery. it looks like the spring doesn't detend far enough , then doesn't pushes the slide into complete battery. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Pasted as rich text. Back up a step that you took, and test,.. ie,.. swap the Timney back out. When I say it won't go back into battery I mean when I hand cycle the slide and let it down easy. Let it forward a little bit and then let go. I knew it was wrong cause I have a factory G17 gen 3. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. No reason to leave the plantation because the Timney would not work out in your Glock. Shoot the crap out of it. 2 Angle the pistol so that the muzzle is pointed straight up. If he lets go of the trigger at that point, the slide goes forward completely. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. It had 2056 through it. What load you firing? If it does, you may want to look into a ligher recoil spring kit to continue using your existing loads. I'm going to investigate your suggestions. I bought a LW threaded barrel direct from Gemtech last year for my suppressor. In using it, ive experienced several failure to fires. I'm guessing if the OP was shooting reloads this may have been the problem. If you completely stripped it, listen to alma. JavaScript is disabled. Paste as plain text instead, Its the archer not the arrow i know, but i was immediately more accurate with the timney. Several failures to go into battery per magazine? Pull the slide about 1/2" to the rear and let it go. Seat the magazine and pull the slide back all the way. What you describe sounds exactly like what's happening. If that doesn't fix it, take the slide apart in the rear (you can find a YT video of how to take the back plate off) and make sure the springs on the firing pin, extractor and firing pin safety are in their correct orientation and not deformed. this is normal for a glock as they are not designed to have the slide closed slowly like this. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! This isn't an issue when practicing slow fire but rapid fire would be a problem. I agree with comments a few others have already made that Timney triggers are not necessarily a simple drop in. Would suggest taking the slide off, checking to see the position of the spring. https://www.glockstore.com/Glock-Armorers-Half-Slide-Cover-Plate, AR15 Optics decision/dilemma. I have used them in several Glocks and found them to give a light pull while also giving a crisper break and feel. My G21 Gen 4 would do the same thing from time to time when it was brand new. SJ 40, thank you! I have played with many Glock triggers and trigger parts since then, both Glock and aftermarket selections, looking for that secret sauce. Then run it like you sole it and it will work fine. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Its light but mushy. I tired changing the connector back to the original and nothing changed. You cannot paste images directly. Great info thank you. If it does, you may want to look into a ligher recoil spring kit to continue using your existing loads. I read it gave a much nicer trigger pull. I bought a used (only shot one time) Gen 3 Glock 36. The gun has about 11,000 rounds through it. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. BTW, it fired and function 100% last night for 250 rounds with the spring installed incorrectly. Upload or insert images from URL. Clear editor. Comedian and Student of Life | Ep 029 JP Sears, [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Looking for help. If you have a weak spring, the slide won't go back into battery if you slowly let it move upwards against gravity. I'm sorry it took me so long to reply, but life got in the way. I recently changed out the connector on a new G19 I picked up and I noticed that if I rode the slide home slowly while doing dry fire practice the gun would FTRTB due to a longer arm on the connector that rides against the cam on the slide. My friend is having an issue with his 80% glock 19. I found my recoil springs drops a little as well. buddy19 Just curious as to what Glock said. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Sometimes you just need to oil them and rack the slide a few hundred or thousand times to break it in. The slide goes into battery, but the primer hits look off. Have you tried the field test for the RSA? Agree with Danzig but I actually suspect it may have more to do with the slide, if your Suarez slide has been caracoated or duracoated there is the possibility of some build up in the slide rail slots or on the bottom of the slide in the area where the connector rides causing your problem. sounds to me like the Timney is your problem, not the Glock. The only reason I switched to be honest, especially with primer scarcity. Ammo used was all cheap Tula 9mm 115 gr. Did you completely strip the frame when you changed connectors or just the trigger assembly? Great info! If so, look for interference or binding during feeding. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Oh its not a logical move. I have noticed that my G26 spring has been failing the recoil spring test.as of late. I couldnt be happier. Your previous content has been restored. You must log in or register to reply here. Pull out a round that chokes the pistol in the manner you are describing. I'm pretty sure it actually WAS only fired once before because the copper grease was still very apparent when I field stripped it. The simple thing seems to be that something did not go back together right. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Slide not fully returning to battery while trigger hasn't been reset (G19) So I have a G19, cerakoted slide. Did lots on it and got it running like 98%. I'm in California), but then it stops going forward just short of going into battery. It's working fine now. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Or at least use it as a starting point to tweak in a different direction than a Timney??? I filmed one handed just so that I can get it on video. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Handy to have this around while you're tinkering A forum community dedicated to all New York firearm owners and enthusiasts. Check for it. No need to clean, just add lube. Have you tried it with the factory barrel? What is the length of your round, bullet type, and powder/charge for the reload? I've been running Glock pistols since they came out with the G21 in .45acp over 30 years ago, that's when I sold my Colt 1911 and never looked back. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So let's make sure we understand this situation. You can get calipers from Harbor freight, they are not the best but have a large read out display and I find them as accurate as Frankfort Arsenal digital calipers,you will use them for many gun related projects. Welcome to Glocks, Come join the discussion about optics, holsters, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! It will keep the gun just out of battery when reversed. For that matter, 99.99% of dirty unlubricated Glock 23's with stock parts and well worn RSA's will go into battery 99.99% of the time with all but the worst .40 cal ammo. I would tear it down and put it back together a few times. Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin. *********************************************, [URL]https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/signup.asp?campaignid=XI026751. I dont get it, youve been shooting a G34 for quite some time, then you cant get a Timney trigger to work so youre ready to try a Sig? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I am pretty familiar, but I work with a Glock Advanced Armorer and even he is a bit stumped. Never had an issue with the factory barrel. BTW, the Cold Bore work is really nice! I still want a few more range trips before i start carrying it daily again but it seems we are on the right track. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Have you made a change in ammo or reloading component lately? The Barbie dolls are mine. All Rights Reserved. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I have not stripped the slide but I'm sure I could figure it out if the issue is there. I have never really seen the need for an "armorer" when working with my Glocks. The problem is once I pull the trigger, and the slide racks either from firing or manually, it won't return fully to battery while the trigger is held back. It now passes the recoil spring test. I am finding that especially when dry-firing, even when I am careful to let the slide "slam" shut, the slide hangs up right before lockup. This is also why I ended up trying the Timney. In the end, you will want to have at least 2/3 to 3/4 of the sear face/firing pin engagement to be safe. I dont have any aftermarket parts in it. It seems like it gets caught on something when you hold the trigger back, like to test the reset, and then when you release the trigger the slide eases forward on its own. I have just installed an Agency arms trigger & trigger bar in the gun. Grab the slide by the serrations and ram the web of your shooting hand into the cradle of the frame as hard as you can until it unjams. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. January 3, 2004 in Glock. How long are the mounting screws for the RDS? Things to note on a P80 is that the rails are sometimes not within spec for earlier models. Got back to the range today happened a little less (still did not get any factory ammo yet) After looking at the slide there is some ware marks at some points and thinking maybe this might be little to thick on the coating i could be wrong just a thought. I would like to take the glock armors course but not LE or GSSF might just have to change that some day. Usually, what the OP is describing is a problem somewhere else in the gun. the sig comment was really a non sequitur. I just replaced my G26 recoil spring. It appears that the safety plunger spring was laying sideways instead of inside the safety plunger. You should seriously look at the takedown lever. It does once I release(reset) the trigger. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. No lube should be needed on RSA. It won't load a round. If that doesn't work I would also suggest installing a heavier recoil spring and a heavier trigger spring. I agree, but Ive pretty much ruled out the recoil spring, and it seems crazy that four extensions and springs from henning and Dawson would all have the same malfunction. You can post now and register later. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. When I pull it all the way back and then release, the slide locks just fine. ago I'm not missing a pin I just put the wrong one in, and that's honestly what I thought, I'll try to fix it and see if it helps 1 Reply *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. "first thing i would check is your connector tension, if there is too much tension it will restrict slide movement". A couple thought on the trigger- if you work on the sear engagement, proceed with caution. Others who know more might add some but I think it's not a problem and will wear in with use. I don't know if that is the problem, but thank you for trying to help. Buy some higher power factor ammo for the next (200) rounds. Glock 36's historically dislike certain ammo's, you just need to find the ammo it likes. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-Personal-Defense-LLC/461665857219329, Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons. BrianEnos.com have you considered maybe tossing the Timney in the trash and going back to the trigger youve used for the past 11,000 rounds and using that? In my opinion, I'd suggest the factory rounds (or load a hotter load) and find out if it solves the problem. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Pics to come soon. I mostly shoot 147gr Federal American Eagle. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. is the cruciform on the trigger bar seated properly in the trigger mechanism housing? Polish inside the slide rail use 400 to 600 grit sand paper filed on thr edge of a credit card and full length back and fourth along the entire rail slots and the clean out and try fit on frame, better to repeat often and check for fit than tale too much. I have to say that with a little tuning my Timney triggers run like no other Glock trigger I have owned and they are really a game changer for Glock pistols if you look closely at how they function! Thanks for the info. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Hopefully that's all it was. If this is only an issue when easing the slide forward than it may not be an issue at all. I had the luxury of multiple Glocks to fall back on, though. I have 3 of them and two of the three needed extensive adjustments to the connector and trigger bar cross bar to reset properly and consistently drop the striker. If it were me I would use a calipers to take some measurements of your OEM slide rail slots from front to back versus your new Suarez slide front to back,I suspect you will discover differences. I am doing my Armorers class this coming week and planned to bring up the question. Your load seems fine to me - adequate for a typical Glock 19 to operate well. so, not a G20 but nearly all G17/19 I built or had the opportunity to help had the part that sticks up on the trigger assembly that pushes on the firing pin safety too high. When you are normally shooting, your trigger is still pulled back when the slide returns. Your load seems fine to me - adequate for a typical Glock 19 to operate well. Wish I could look at it directly. These both assume a stock Glock so YMMV.-----I had a stock G19 that was failing to go into battery during live fire. What happens when you let the slide slam forward? I read it gave a much nicer trigger pull. 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