installing slide stop

[ssgrock3]

new gun, pins never been pushed, dang things are in there tight. Ok fellas, right to left or? I can't even jiggle the stop and make it go. There ain't much to hold onto with the g33 either.

[wewo]

read this http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/ By following these directions I had no problem stripping my new G19. I used an awl with a broken tip to push the pins out, but there is an "armorer's tool" made for this purpose.

[ssgrock3]

thanks for the directions. I have done it before, but this pistol just wouldn't seem to give it up. Guess I was probably scared of putting much pressure on it.

[T. Harless]

Left to right and keep wiggling. It doesn't take much pressure. Don't force the pin. It's only the Slide stop spring holding it up.

[Bronson7]

I really don't know why, but my slide lock pin comes out much easier if I first remove the top locking block pin. The lock becomes much easier to wiggle and the pins easily comes out. There's a groove on the pin (trigger) that captures the slide stop so the more wiggle room you have, the easier it is to disengage.
Bronson7

[T. Harless]

Originally posted by Bronson7
I really don't know why, but my slide lock pin comes out much easier if I first remove the top locking block pin. The lock becomes much easier to wiggle and the pins easily comes out. There's a groove on the pin (trigger) that captures the slide stop so the more wiggle room you have, the easier it is to disengage.
Bronson7

Lost me with the slide lock pin.

[Bronson7]

Ok, correct nomenclature. Slide stop pin.
Bronson7

[T. Harless]

Originally posted by Bronson7
Ok, correct nomenclature. Slide stop pin.
Bronson7

Buzz....try again.

[Bronson7]

Originally posted by T. Harless
Buzz....try again.
OK, wise guy:supergrin: ,trigger pin.:tease:
Bronson7

[ssgrock3]

which ever...but I have shot about 300 rds and weapon is superb!! must have got it loosened up, cause put pistol on carpeted floor and jiggle slide stop and it popped right out. gotta love the extended slide stop, though I have gotten to where I sling shot it more than use it.

[cigna63]

Originally posted by Bronson7
I really don't know why, but my slide lock pin comes out much easier if I first remove the top locking block pin. The lock becomes much easier to wiggle and the pins easily comes out. There's a groove on the pin (trigger) that captures the slide stop so the more wiggle room you have, the easier it is to disengage.
Bronson7

At the Glock Armorers class that I attended the instructor called the locking block pin the #1 or first pin, because it should always be the first out and the first in. Doing so makes it easier to remove the trigger pin and insures proper placement of the slide stop spring when reassembling.

[BustedFlush]

Originally posted by Bronson7
I really don't know why, but my slide lock pin comes out much easier if I first remove the top locking block pin. The lock becomes much easier to wiggle and the pins easily comes out. There's a groove on the pin (trigger) that captures the slide stop so the more wiggle room you have, the easier it is to disengage.
Bronson7 You are correct, except for the part names.

When you remove the LOCKING BLOCK Pin (top pin), the Slide Stop Lever Spring is no longer compressed as much. The Slide Stop Lever can then move more freely, so you can remove the Trigger Pin. If you study the interaction of these parts, this should become clear.

Locking Block Pin - first removed, first installed.

[ssgrock3]

or you could lay the pistol on the carpet to stabilize it, then wiggle the slide stop while pushing left to right on the trigger pin and it will pop right out, no sweat. but I am a firm believer in doing anything the way you are most comfortable doing it.

[T. Harless]

Originally posted by ssgrock3
.......or you could lay the pistol on the carpet to stabilize it.....

A roll of duct or gaffing tape works really well too.

[ssgrock3]

Originally posted by T. Harless
A roll of duct or gaffing tape works really well too.
I think you are kidding? I don't have a mat on my workbench, thus had to goto the carpeted floor, but whatever works. btw: what is gaffing tape?

[T. Harless]

Originally posted by ssgrock3
....I think you are kidding? I ........

I'm not kidding at all. While you're punching pins, lay the lower on a roll of Duct tape. Pins fall into the hole, it works perfectly. Gaffing tape is fancy, expensive duct tape. We AV geeks use it.

[ssgrock3]

yeah that makes sense. the tape is soft on the sides and kinda sticky, and any adhesive residue will wipe right off with an oily rag. Thanks for the tip! I had a visual image of taping the gun down..knew that couldn't be right, lol.

[T. Harless]

Nah, it's just an elevated position. Sticky isn't an issue. Just make it easier to punch out and retain pins. Just a quick tip. Take it for what it's worth.

[WIG19]

Originally posted by T. Harless
Nah, it's just an elevated position. Sticky isn't an issue. Just make it easier to punch out and retain pins. Just a quick tip. Take it for what it's worth. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Todd couldn't have said it better.
On every bench: a mat, a small square of soft pine from an old 2x4 (lots of uses), and a roll of tape for resting parts on when driving pins. If you don't they will become the most crevice-seeking, cobwebbed-corner-finding parts you never saw again. :crying:

:patriot:

Edit: Also, if you haven't 'backsplashed' the very bottom area of your bench at the floor-level, you're destined to lose parts that way also. The part you dropped to your toes, that you thought you followed all the way down with your eyes, hit your shoes and went forward under your bench, never to be seen again.