OK, I picked up a used Generation 2 19. The guy I got it from was the first owner and he only shot a few hundred rnds thru it. It was pretty cruddy and I gave it a good cleaning. When I stripped it down I noticed that on the right side plastic frame rail (it kinda narrows to a point, its longer than the one on the left) has some light scratches/gouges on it. I was reading that all these do is act as a guide for reinstalling the slide. Is that true? Would this be something I should be concerned with? I may try to get pics posted of it. Also, would CLP hurt the polymer frame? Havn't used it yet but it needs a good hose down.
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Glock 19 Frame Rail Question
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If you're refering to the area directly behind the locking block on the side of your slide release, I would think as long as its not so roughed up that it could possibly impede slide movement, you'd be fine.
Other than making the frame slippery, CLP is fine. If you do get some on the polymer, just wipe it off.
Other than making the frame slippery, CLP is fine. If you do get some on the polymer, just wipe it off.
Here is the pic of the frame rail. The slide operates just fine and there doesn't seem to be any hang up. The pic makes it look worse than it actually is. Should I try to smooth it some maybe with some emry cloth? Also, I've been reading about some kind of recall/factory suggested refurb on the early serial numbers??? Any help would be great....
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I don't think you should have any concerns but if you do contact Glock. They are notorious for taking ancient guns from the 15th owner and going through them and insuring everything is kosher; sometimes you will get back your gun with completely replaced parts free of charge. I'd just call and explain that you have an older Glock 19 with some wear and see if they'd let you send a pic and go from there. Worst case is they replace your frame for free.
Here is the pic of the frame rail. The slide operates just fine and there doesn't seem to be any hang up. The pic makes it look worse than it actually is. Should I try to smooth it some maybe with some emry cloth? Also, I've been reading about some kind of recall/factory suggested refurb on the early serial numbers??? Any help would be great....
Hitting it lightly with emry cloth wouldn't be needed unless there are high spots around the gouge.
Only thing I think I would do is make it a point in the future to check every so often to see if it is continuing to happen. If it doesn't appear to worsen, I would be content to write it off as possible rough reassmbly sometime in the past...
Yea, I was wondering if there was a little not so gentle re-assembly in the past. There isn't anything noticeably wrong with the slide. I'll just check it time to time and shoot the snot out of it...!
I called Glock and all they said was I could send the pistol in and they would go over it. I also called Bradis (awesome guys by the way) and they didn't think it was anything to really worry about... I don't want to be without right now
But since it's an older model I'll probably send it in later this summer anyway.....I called Glock and all they said was I could send the pistol in and they would go over it. I also called Bradis (awesome guys by the way) and they didn't think it was anything to really worry about... I don't want to be without right now
Yeah from what I have heard, Glock keeps them for awhile when they are working on it. I would definitely give them a chance to go over it whenever you find time to be without it.
It will probably shoot just fine though. I have a G17 that has thousands of rounds through it and lots of wear. It runs just fine.
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I don't want to be without right now
Thats why I own two glocks!!!!!! Also, if you ever kill someone, they will take the weapon leaving you defenseless while the years of court bureaucratic bull**** proceeds.
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btw, glock will fix it. I got a 27 and one magazine would only load 8 not 9 rounds. The guy said "send it back, write Fred a note, and I will replace it no cost. Also ill throw in a few extra goodies for your time"
I buy glock because they are reliable. But IF youre in the minority where you get defects, they ALWAYS go above and beyond to make things right.
I buy glock because they are reliable. But IF youre in the minority where you get defects, they ALWAYS go above and beyond to make things right.
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