Alpo 6,284 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Can you disassemble it without it being hammer down? I know you are not supposed to. First step in field stripping is pull the trigger to drop the hammer (and yes I know the Glock does not have a hammer, but that's an easier term for my train of thought). But CAN you? Even if it damages the gun, is it possible? Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,364 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Well no. Perhaps if you used a hammer. Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,198 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 There's no 'hammer' in a Glock. The trigger must be in the fired position to remove the slide. OLG Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,791 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I have forgotten to pull the trigger after cycling my Glocks to verify they are empty before disassembly and I wasn't able to bring the slide back far enough to disengage the slide lock for disassembly. That's how I knew I had forgotten to pull the trigger. Now, could you disassemble regardless of damaging the gun? I do not know and I am not willing to try to find out. 1911 Just thought I would get that out of the way. Now no one needs to mention it. Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 6,200 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 That's why idiots shouldn't own Glocks, they forget to completely forget to empty it and then pull the trigger and BANG!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,364 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: That's why idiots shouldn't own Glocks, they forget to completely forget to empty it and then pull the trigger and BANG!!! Case in point...my brother in law. And right through his left hand. Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. James H. Callahan 1,273 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Don't work on either of mine (yes, I've tried when I had my head up my rear). I guess a cutting torch would do it, but would probably be hard to reassemble. JHC Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,791 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Don't work on either of mine (yes, I've tried when I had my head up my rear). I guess a cutting torch would do it, but would probably be hard to reassemble. JHC JB Weld Link to post Share on other sites
Alpo 6,284 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: There's no 'hammer' in a Glock 4 hours ago, Alpo said: drop the hammer (and yes I know the Glock does not have a hammer Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,198 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 It's called a 'striker', in the Glock world. OLG Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 2,600 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Alpo said: Can you disassemble it without it being hammer down? I know you are not supposed to. First step in field stripping is pull the trigger to drop the hammer (and yes I know the Glock does not have a hammer, but that's an easier term for my train of thought). But CAN you? Even if it damages the gun, is it possible? Is this before or after it's frozen in a block of salt water for a month, tumbled in a cement mixer full of gravel for a week and ran over by a D-8 dozer? Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 2,600 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Case in point...my brother in law. And right through his left hand. Don't blame the gun. There's a clip floating around the internet of a guy shooting himself in the hand while checking if his laser sight is working. He was using a double action revolver with a set of Crimson Trace grips. Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. James H. Callahan 1,273 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: That's why idiots shouldn't own Glocks, they forget to completely forget to empty it and then pull the trigger and BANG!!! Don't they all do that? JHC Link to post Share on other sites
Cayuse Jack, SASS #19407 32 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 If I remember correctly you can remove the striker plate which will remove all spring pressure on the striker assembly which should allow you to remove the slide without pulling the trigger. this is not the recommended way of disassembling a Glock always insure the glock is unloaded first! Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Harley, #14153 2,781 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I’ve owned a number of Glocks in various calibers and configurations. They work quite well and disassemble easily, if you follow the directions. Not following leads to holes in hands and other inconveniences, but that’s true with any firearm. Link to post Share on other sites
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