before the timney Ive been using a glockstore black yikes connector and Overwatch Precision trigger. Is this RSA going to $hit already? After about 500 rounds, and a couple of good cleanings it began cycling fine. A bit off the Timney topic, but you might try a Lone Wolf connector with the Overwatch trigger. I recall him going into the slide then saying "wait, I don't have to mess with this." My glock 19 doesn't go back into battery until I reset the trigger. Found the culprit. Buy some higher power factor ammo for the next (200) rounds. In my opinion, I'd suggest the factory rounds (or load a hotter load) and find out if it solves the problem. Hope yours breaks in and the issue clears itself up. I don't know what the freaking problem is with my gun not going back into battery. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Have you tried shooting it? Grant me victory over my foes and those that wish to harm to me and mine. https://www.glockstore.com/Glock-Armorers-Half-Slide-Cover-Plate, AR15 Optics decision/dilemma. Great info thank you. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. I have noticed that my G26 spring has been failing the recoil spring test.as of late. I had a problem with my G23 that did exactly that. I had a friend of mine install the 3.5 connector with the NY1 trigger spring on my old Glock 19. I had a friend of mine install the 3.5 connector with the NY1 trigger spring on my old Glock 19. Oh, it was like filing. If you see light off-center strikes it may well be. Upload or insert images from URL. The issue is the 19 will not go into battery when I pull the slide back. Or you can order them for like 2-3 bucks offline from Midway or Brownells. 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. Some of it might be the tolerance of your frame itself. I am still useing the stock recoil spring and striker spring. Everything seemed fine at a field strip level just to oil. Will get some pics next time at the range. I just push it a fraction of an inch with my thumb, and it's good to go. I put about 600 through it with the extensions with no issues. Is this RSA going to $hit already? 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. In the dozen or so that I have built and helped build, I have never had a need to 'file' down a trigger bar safety tab. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Riding the slide is not recommended so not letting the slide run forward untouched should make it OK, IMO. If you really want to fly, get out of the plane. 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. Im planning on a press as my next significant purchase. Could be too long and hitting the extractor bar/spring thingy and not letting the extractor get up over the case rim. 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. I had a problem like that in my G34 when I was shooting it. 4 Reply SuccMySquanch 8 mo. The problem is when the slide slams forward. Be sure to check out our gun classifieds where you can buy, sell or trade your gear. Win A Colt 1911 Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier 45acp, Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section, Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses, View up to date on firearm-related events. 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? What ammo? 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 am shooting my handloads right now it is 124 but will go back to 115 once this batch runs out. Maryland Shooters is the most active and largest Maryland gun community online. The last thing you want is to damage it so it's inoperable. Usually, what the OP is describing is a problem somewhere else in the gun. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Was this an issue before you installed the new connector? 2. the Trigger spring may not have been re-installed properly causing the sear to hang when the slide tries to return to battery I just noticed that in my previous post that the word 'Spring' sprung out of the post. If it strips a round and goes completely into battery then the recoil spring is at least minimally OK. Assuming you called Glock, how did they respond to this issue? Seat the magazine and pull the slide back all the way. None of the modifications you mentioned are in the slide unless you changer out the plunger. I'm wondering if it could be a defective recoil spring? buddy19 Ok, then 2k rounds isn't outside the realm of possibility for the spring to start failing the spring test. Oh its not a logical move. Can also try downloading the magazine by one round. are you certain that everything is installed properly? I guess it's best to keep a couple spare recoil springs for the G26 just in case. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The trigger bar and connector are polished but no metal reshaped or removed. Glock slide not going into battery, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK-5Fw3yjcM. I gave it a little more oil than normal and seems to be getting better. you say its FTRTB (failing to return to battery) when allowing the slide to slam forward (not riding it slowly) I could only guess something wasnt put together properly. sounds to me like the Timney is your problem, not the Glock. Anyways, I noticed when messing around with it that the slide is not going all the way back into battery when I ride the slide forward while holding the trigger back. Let it forward a little bit and then let go. moved the trigger spring up on the trigger bar. A forum community dedicated to Glock firearm owners and enthusiasts. I bought the G19 new, and ive never torn the slide down. I mostly shoot 147gr Federal American Eagle. "If I could have banned them all - 'Mr. The triggers arent nearly as drop in as theyd like to make them out to be. Im thinking the mag springs are hanging up on something. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. This is only going to be used at the range. Tapping on the magazine or back of the slide gets the round to chamber. I will let everyone know what I find out. Your link has been automatically embedded. It's as if the holding of the trigger is holding back the slide somehow. I am sure it has to do with some of the mods I've done. I do . You can take the Glock Armorers course and they give you one. The slide goes into battery, but the primer hits look off. I'm guessing if the OP was shooting reloads this may have been the problem. JavaScript is disabled. Hope you were able to get yours sorted out. Pasted as rich text. this is normal for a glock as they are not designed to have the slide closed slowly like this. Your previous content has been restored. I dont have any aftermarket parts in it. The second came from the Instructor I took the course from. Welcome to Glocks, 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? To check the recoil spring for wear I was told to remove the magazine and empty the gun. My current set-up is a glockstore tungsten guide rod w/ 13lb spring, TTI Grand Master spring and connector kit, and SRO on a forward controls design plate. Come join the discussion about optics, holsters, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Here's how you can test if it's a recoil spring issue: 1 With the pistol empty, pull the trigger, and keep the trigger depressed. I will look into buying some calipers. This condition would be even worse if I had a round in the chamber and loaded magazine. 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. is your locking block seated correctly? Have you tried the field test for the RSA? Let it forward a little bit and then let go. I think I had a similar problem once. Paste as plain text instead, When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Any update on this? BrianEnos.com Upload or insert images from URL. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Everything else seems to be working fine. Have you tried a different firing pin spring? I only shoot factory ammo. Maybe he did something to the slide? So w/o any round the chamber, pull the trigger back and hold it, then ease slide back and look for the slide to raise up some. This may sound silly but when I was new to glocks I thought the pin in the grip frame was only if you used the extended back straps. This isn't an issue when practicing slow fire but rapid fire would be a problem. Technical Factory Pistols Glock failure to go into battery after installing Timney Trigger failure to go into battery after installing Timney Trigger By Nick29 February 21, 2022 in Glock Share Followers 2 Reply to this topic Start new topic Nick29 Posted February 21, 2022 Nick29 Members 10 Gender:Male Location:San Antonio, TX is the cruciform on the trigger bar seated properly in the trigger mechanism housing? no Go on the back plate do not have one.. Its light but mushy. this is normal for a glock as they are not designed to have the slide closed slowly like this. They dont always fit perfectly right away. I'm wondering if cerakote got in the extractor channel and gummed things up. Eject it. I like the idea of using a second gun to diagnose. 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. These both assume a stock Glock so YMMV.-----I had a stock G19 that was failing to go into battery during live fire. Clear editor. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. "Laws that forbid the carrying of armsdisarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimesSuch laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." Any ideas on what the issue might be? I noticed that sometimes when I shoot, it will not go into battery (cycles fine otherwise) until I release the trigger. I checked and it looks fine. NWGlocker Registered Joined Aug 12, 2010 Handy to have this around while you're tinkering A forum community dedicated to all New York firearm owners and enthusiasts. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! When I got the first one for my 34.4, I had multiple issues that I couldn't resolve, so I got my backup 34.4 dropped that same trigger in and it ran perfectly first time in. My 19 does that but when I shoot everything seems to be OK. Your link has been automatically embedded. Just to make sure that it wasn't something trigger related I threw the old serrated trigger assembly back in and it does the same thing so I put the new smooth one back in. Ohthis is all with the muzzle pointing straight up. When I press the slide release it loads just fine. I just replaced my G26 recoil spring. From personal experience I recommend a factory connector. 20+ is for 10mm. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. 3 Pull the slide back fully, then slowly ride the slide back into battery position, keeping the trigger depressed the whole time. So let's make sure we understand this situation. I really couldn't say because even before I shot the gun I changed the connector. My brand new Glock 19 Gen4 does the exact thing. Let my aim be true and my hand faster than those who would seek to destroy me. I could measure how it was off. I initially chalked it up to the recoil spring being too light or a magazine issue, but it's still happening after swapping the stock, barely used RSA back in, and it has happened with all of the extensions. Lots of creep, but that is by design. Its the archer not the arrow i know, but i was immediately more accurate with the timney. A couple weeks ago I installed a Timney Trigger with the red return spring. Great info! Seat the magazine and pull the slide back all the way. I checked this (recoil spring drops a little) on my Glock. Sometimes you just need to oil them and rack the slide a few hundred or thousand times to break it in. The slide hangs up on something about 1/2" back. A forum community dedicated to glock owners and enthusiasts. The hit on the primer was a solid hit, dead center on the .45 case that blew out. I noticed that even after one dry-fire, the recoil spring assembly drops down a little bit when I take the slide off the frame. You cannot paste images directly. 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