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I hate waiting for parts if I must order them. I had this experience with a 1911 45 I had years ago. So I ordered a few spare just in case. Just some common parts that wear out or have a rep of just breaking.
Do you keep any spare parts for your Glock and if so which parts? (i.e. RSA, Pin set, spring set, etc...)
DocWills
11-13-2012, 14:55
yes, sprins and pins mostly. a spare slide lock, the little stuff.
Its reasonable to do them all, cost is very low for factory parts even thru third party.:supergrin:
Probably overkill but, let's see: complete striker assembly, all pins, locking block, slide lock, slide lock spring, slide stop lever, striker channel liner, extractor and tensioning assembly, trigger mechanism housing with ejector, connector, a couple of sets of magazine internals, trigger and trigger bar, recoil spring assembly, trigger spring, sights, - guess that's all.
Arc Angel
11-13-2012, 15:56
Same as above, only worse! I've got two or three sets of everything (including barrels) for both of my G-21's, and a G-19.
papercidal
11-13-2012, 15:59
No I keep a spare Glock for my Glock.
For my single Gen 3 EXO G27 I have;
6 barrels in three calibers, finishes and lengths.
20+ mags in three calibers and four lengths.
4 X-Grip adapters (2 of each size)
2 trigger/bars
4 connectors (2 OEM, 2 Ghost)
2 trigger springs (OEM standard and NY1)
2 sets of night sights (Ameriglo I-Dot Pro, XS Big Dot)
? Various RSAs (OEM, Tungsten and Stainless)
I'm sure I've got more stuff I'm not thinking of...
No I keep a spare Glock for my Glock.Their is something to be said for that line of thought. Three guns is a pair,two guns are one. SJ 40
ScottieG59
11-13-2012, 16:34
My Glock spares are the other guns, but it is worth having spare parts around. I keep parts for some of my rifles and other handguns.
Several of everything but the receiver, slide and barrel.
TheExplorer
11-13-2012, 16:37
I think most people here keep extra Glocks for spare parts.
Probably overkill but, let's see: complete striker assembly, all pins, locking block, slide lock, slide lock spring, slide stop lever, striker channel liner, extractor and tensioning assembly, trigger mechanism housing with ejector, connector, a couple of sets of magazine internals, trigger and trigger bar, recoil spring assembly, trigger spring, sights, - guess that's all.
I plan on doing that as well. I'd rather not have to scavenge parts from one of my other firearms when spare parts are cheap.
douglasd
11-13-2012, 16:55
I have a tackle box full of most of the smaller parts...springs, etc. Haven't had to replace much yet, though.
Doug
tbone1964
11-13-2012, 17:25
yup i have a receiver and slide parts kits from glockmiester fro every glock I own.
So far I have not had anything break.
I have a spare G21 for my G21.
I would like to get a spare G19 for my G19.
I should probably get a spring kit. One of my G21s spent some time in and underwater.
I would like to get some spare barrels threaded so I could use them with a suppressor.
But so far nothing has broke.
No I keep a spare Glock for my Glock.
Same. If I didn't though I might have a few springs, striker cups, etc.
For my single Gen 3 EXO G27 I have;
6 barrels in three calibers, finishes and lengths.
20+ mags in three calibers and four lengths.
4 X-Grip adapters (2 of each size)
2 trigger/bars
4 connectors (2 OEM, 2 Ghost)
2 trigger springs (OEM standard and NY1)
2 sets of night sights (Ameriglo I-Dot Pro, XS Big Dot)
? Various RSAs (OEM, Tungsten and Stainless)
I'm sure I've got more stuff I'm not thinking of...
Oh, wait, I do have a Heckler and Koch HK45C if my Glock takes a dump.
minkis18
11-13-2012, 17:47
I bought the 3.5lb disconnect, extended slide lock and LCI for my gun, I still kept the old ones just in case because I'm indecisive. No, I don't have any spare springs or the stuff that I SHOULD have on hand for a 15-year-old gun but I live 4 miles from Glockmeister's store so it's not hard for me to get replacements.
I've also purchased the Glockmeister extended takedown lever and trigger spring but don't use either. The takedown lever was scraping up my holster and the spring didn't change my pull weight at all. Now even the stock flat slide lock lever is on there because I had a bad habit of putting my thumb on it! gee why won't my slide hold open? gun must be broken -.-
Let me refocus the question.
If you could only get three spare parts what would they be?
Let me refocus the question.
If you could only get three spare parts what would they be?The first one on my list would be the slide lock spring followed by trigger spring and firing pin/striker spring and I have to add a fourth because with out it the FP/striker spring may do you no good,spring cups.
SJ 40
Let me refocus the question.
If you could only get three spare parts what would they be?
Another G19, another G17, and a G34. All Gen4. :supergrin:
HKLovingIT
11-13-2012, 21:29
I have enough to rebuild every 9mm model except frame and slide, and then lots of extra springs. Oh yeah and spring cups lol. Always have some extra spring cups if you tear your pistol down all the way down. These parts have been useful to me for maintenance as well as trouble shooting a couple of issues.
I have had a couple parts break on me. Slide release on a Gen 2 17 and a slide lock lever. Now when I buy a used one I just strip it, replace everything except those good old machined extractors. :cool:
For most of my other brands I usually just keep springs and RSA.
Only 3 spares? A Glock 23, a Glock 20 and a Glock 21. :tongueout:
Oh boy, do I have parts!
I got my first Glock (a second generation G21) in 1994, just before the federal assault weapons ban went into effect. As a freshly minted Certified Glock Armorer I ordered what I thought would be enough parts to keep that G21 going for the next 20 years. I ordered firing pins, extractors, ejectors and all springs (including 10 spare magazine springs to keep those evil 13 round magazines going!). I must have chosen well, it has been 18 years and I have not needed any of those parts to keep the G21 going. I have used my parts to fix two customers guns, but I have never needed any for my own gun.
Anybody need any obsolescent 1994 vintage G21 parts?
I am the on staff Glock Armorer at the largest gun shop here in Anchorage. As far as I know I am the only Armorer available to the non-law enforcement shooters of this area. I keep in stock all firing pins, extractors, sights, recoil springs, slide lock springs, all pins, slide stops and most other small parts. The only things I do not keep on hand are slides, barrels (except the 6” G20 barrel) or magazine parts.
But for the average Glock owner I would recommend a spare firing pin, extractor and trigger spring. I do not find the slide lock spring to be a high breakage part (except on early G19/23’s, and after those early springs are replaced they generally do not break). A spare slide stop and a recoil spring would be good additions.
MrLawless1
11-14-2012, 02:35
I've thought about picking that Glock spare parts kit in the Glock Shop online. I think it was $45(?). Does anyone think that's a good idea for a casual shooter like me?
DWARREN123
11-14-2012, 02:38
Yes but the only parts I have used were RSA and extra mags. :supergrin:
Yup. I have several sets of spare everything except the receiver and slide.
SouthpawG26
11-14-2012, 03:16
Let me refocus the question.
If you could only get three spare parts what would they be?
Trigger spring, slide lock spring, extractor claw.
RYT 2BER
11-14-2012, 04:27
Yup. I have several sets of spare everything except the receiver and slide.
Ditto
sammyh312
11-15-2012, 07:17
I keep a lot of spare stuff, but as a police Glock armorer since 1989 and our departments range master, you never know when you'll need a connector spring or something like that. And, in all those years, ive replace two of those springs, and one recoil spring assembly...that's it!
ChicagoZman
11-15-2012, 07:27
Personal stash (not work related) includes RSA, springs, spring cups, pins, extractor, firing pin, EDP, connector and a slide stop lever. With the exception of replacing an RSA when needed I have never needed ANY of my own spare parts.
extra glocks and extra parts for complete rebuilds
Tango 1Zero
11-15-2012, 08:32
I only keep spare recoil springs.
Simpleman71
11-15-2012, 09:05
Nope, I keep spare glocks
I'm lucky. If there's an issue, I go there. And you can't beat night sites installed for $57
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sammyh312
11-15-2012, 12:05
with the list Zman provided, i forgot to mention, i have a similar list of stuff, but 99% of the problem is parts being lost, not broken.
I just ordered from Glockstore.com the Survival Parts Kit for Glock for $59.00. The kit is model and gen specific. It includes
Firing Pin Safety Plunger
Firing Pin Safety Plunger Spring
Recoil Spring
Firing Pin Spring
Firing Pin Spacer Sleeve
Firing Pin Channel Liner
Spring Cups
Magazine Release
Locking Block Pin
Trigger Pin
Trigger Housing Pin
Trigger Spring
Glock Disassembly Tool
John Biltz
11-15-2012, 14:20
Recoil Spring Assembly, I do replace mine every 5,000 rounds. I've had one go bad on me and replaced another at 5,000 rounds. So I always keep one around. The one that went bad I could tell visually when shooting it that the slide was slow returning to battery.
I'm lucky. If there's an issue, I go there. And you can't beat night sites installed for $57
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Me to but they are not open 24/7 to go have it fixed
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Let me refocus the question.
If you could only get three spare parts what would they be?
This (http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/trigger-parts/trigger-springs/trigger-spring-prod23037.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=GLOCK), this (http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/recoil-parts/recoil-spring-guides/recoil-spring-assembly-prod23000.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=GLOCK), and this (http://www.brownells.com/magazines/handgun-magazines/magazines/factory-pistol-magazines-for-glock-prod23056.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=GLOCK).
I don't keep any spare parts...Just extra guns...Seven of them in 9mm...
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I've ordered and tried just about everything for Glocks, springs, triggers, levers, sights etc and I have every single OEM piece that came off one of my Glocks. You never know when u or your buddy might need something!
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blastfact
11-17-2012, 15:37
I keep spares/backup parts for every firearm I own.
Glockster45ACP
11-17-2012, 15:54
No need so far but I'm sure some day I will.
greenLED
11-17-2012, 16:29
No I keep a spare Glock for my Glock.
This, plus 2-3 sets of parts, plus "a few" mags (and spare parts for them too).
I have spare recoil springs and rear adjustable sights..That's it...
elijah58
11-18-2012, 05:07
I keep a full set of spares to fit any of my collection of 13 Glocks, everything except lower and slide. Being an armorer has its rewards. :supergrin::supergrin:
Probably overkill but, let's see: complete striker assembly, all pins, locking block, slide lock, slide lock spring, slide stop lever, striker channel liner, extractor and tensioning assembly, trigger mechanism housing with ejector, connector, a couple of sets of magazine internals, trigger and trigger bar, recoil spring assembly, trigger spring, sights, - guess that's all.
Dang....and I thought I thought I was doing good with an extra recoil spring......
Me to but they are not open 24/7 to go have it fixed
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And that so why it's smart to have so many that people think your nuts. :)
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And that so why it's smart to have so many that people think your nuts. :)
Sent from the Daedalus in the Pegasus Galaxy
my wife says i'm nuts every day :supergrin:
Bill Lumberg
11-20-2012, 06:51
It's cheap to have parts available, but unecessary. Even across our whole department, with semi-annual armorers inspections, high round counts, and servicing the glocks of any academy student that has a problem, rarely does anything need replacing due to breakage or failure. That said, I must admit, when I go to a school or competition, I take a second glock.
NCWalrus
11-20-2012, 06:56
I have a recoil spring that's it.
Speaking of spare parts. I went through the Glock armorer class a while back and have been having a hard time ordering any parts from Glock. Any other armorers here have trouble with the fax in order system at Glock? I wish they would put up a parts site online.
onebigelf
11-21-2012, 03:01
I keep a complete spare Glock.
John
No I keep a spare Glock for my Glock.
THIS! :cheers:
AKSapper
11-24-2012, 18:56
What shop are you at in anchorage ? I need someone to #1 install disconnect and # replace the ejector that is sending rounds all over the planet and into my face
OVERTHEHILLGUY
11-30-2012, 18:46
If I have a problem with my G17, my spare parts kit is called G26.
eirik9mm
01-03-2013, 16:43
Would it be smart to order some spare parts for my g17 gen3 if glock should stop producing the gen 3 in the future ? I`ve been told that the recoil spring, slide and frame are not the same in gen 4. Does that bother any of you gen 1 2 or 3 owners ?
RYT 2BER
01-03-2013, 17:21
Would it be smart to order some spare parts for my g17 gen3 if glock should stop producing the gen 3 in the future ? I`ve been told that the recoil spring, slide and frame are not the same in gen 4. Does that bother any of you gen 1 2 or 3 owners ?
Guess you could but glock gen recoil setups are made by blizzards of people and with about 10,000,000 of them in the USA parts aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
Would it be smart to order some spare parts for my g17 gen3 if glock should stop producing the gen 3 in the future ? I`ve been told that the recoil spring, slide and frame are not the same in gen 4. Does that bother any of you gen 1 2 or 3 owners ?Nah. With so many Glocks out there, parts will always be available. If not by Glock, then by companies like Lone Star.
Heck, you can still get OEM NOS parts for a '21 Ford.
If I have a problem with my G17, my spare parts kit is called G26.
Some of your 26 parts will NOT work in your 17 !!
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malleable
01-03-2013, 18:20
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Would it be smart to order some spare parts for my g17 gen3 if glock should stop producing the gen 3 in the future ? I`ve been told that the recoil spring, slide and frame are not the same in gen 4. Does that bother any of you gen 1 2 or 3 owners ?The best spare parts is a Spare Gun ! SJ 40
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