[themighty9mm]

I just traded a guy and got a glock 19. He did some "upgrades" and I'm trying to bring it back to stock. He installed a grip plug I think he said it was made by lone wolf. For the life of me I can not get the thing off. Any special way to do so? I assume its just a friction fit device, do I need to disassemble the frame and punch it out?

[GlocksterJeff]

Most of the G19 grip plugs use a small plastic button that snaps into the lanyard hole at the back of the grip. If you poke something into the hole you will be able to slightly push the retaining button back in, allowing you to pull the plug out of the grip.

[SJ 40]

Originally Posted by GlocksterJeff

Most of the G19 grip plugs use a small plastic button that snaps into the lanyard hole at the back of the grip. If you poke something into the hole you will be able to slightly push the retaining button back in, allowing you to pull the plug out of the grip.

As Jeff describes is how I have always removed them. SJ 40

[TxGlock9]

Just use a punch. You can just use a pen really.. Just don't mar the surface of the grip...

[themighty9mm]

Thanks, I'll try it in the morning. Makes sense.

[357Glock31]

Most people who buy & install them B cuz it's nothing but a gap between the magazine hold & backstrap. It fills in the gap & allows nothing to get inside that area !

[themighty9mm]

Originally Posted by 357Glock31

Most people who buy & install them B cuz it's nothing but a gap between the magazine hold & backstrap. It fills in the gap & allows nothing to get inside that area !

Yes, I know why it is there. But I wish for it to not be there. I also removed the lone wolf stainless guid rod the guy put in it. And replaced it with the factory one. Like I said, I prefer it stock. Along with not letting things in from the bottom. the gap filler things, also doesn't let things out. Water or dust for example. Does that water or dust make a difference in that area? Maybe, I have no idea. But either way I want it to be able to free itself. Big reason though, I just prefer most of my handguns stock. The only exception is sights. Or where valid grip panels. Even that's a big maybe

[Bruce M]

I seem to have read or heard somewhere that one reason to keep that channel open is to be able to reach in there a ways to help remove a recalcitrant magazine and another reason to help stuff drain out if necessary.

[themighty9mm]

Originally Posted by Bruce M

I seem to have read or heard somewhere that one reason to keep that channel open is to be able to reach in there a ways to help remove a recalcitrant magazine and another reason to help stuff drain out if necessary.

The draining part makes sense to me. IIRC and its been a while since I owned a glock let alone a 100% take down. But I believe that gap leads up to some springs and such as part of the trigger group

[WayneJessie]

Originally Posted by themighty9mm

Yes, I know why it is there. But I wish for it to not be there. I also removed the lone wolf stainless guid rod the guy put in it. And replaced it with the factory one. Like I said, I prefer it stock. Along with not letting things in from the bottom. the gap filler things, also doesn't let things out. Water or dust for example. Does that water or dust make a difference in that area? Maybe, I have no idea. But either way I want it to be able to free itself. Big reason though, I just prefer most of my handguns stock. The only exception is sights. Or where valid grip panels. Even that's a big maybe

I'd definitely trash a SS guiderod for Glock's cheap plastic one...

[The Pirate]

Originally Posted by WayneJessie

I'd definitely trash a SS guiderod for Glock's cheap plastic one...

It's probably in my head, but I swear I can shoot my 20 better with the stock guide rod. I haven't used mine in a while...


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[jkloeker]

Originally Posted by Bruce M

I seem to have read or heard somewhere that one reason to keep that channel open is to be able to reach in there a ways to help remove a recalcitrant magazine and another reason to help stuff drain out if necessary.

I believe it also allows the frame to flex slightly when firing.

[themighty9mm]

Originally Posted by WayneJessie

I'd definitely trash a SS guiderod for Glock's cheap plastic one...

Thing is, its a guide rod. A rod that guides a spring. Exactly how much force is being applied to the rod during recoil that would justify the need for a block of stainless steel? I'll guess about none. Because its just a guide. The stainless one adds weight, much weight? No, not really. It also doesn't do a single thing the plastic one didn't in the first place. So why add extra cost? Why make a very simple thing more complex (thinking the screw on the end that apparently hold a cap in place)? Why add extra weight? And the biggest reason of them all. I find a stainless guide rod to be gimmicky. Because again... It only guides a spring. No doubt, someone, somewhere has broken one. But I have owned quite a few glocks now. And not once have broken one. I find it to be a gimmick, just like I those plugs that this thread was started on.

Now the cost argument for me is null and void, as I didn't spend the money on it. But, now I could sell it, or hang onto it as a backup recoil spring, or give it to a buddy that finds it to be a pretty trinket.

[Ski2me]

Wish I had the same problem as the original post. I've lost two plugs from my 20sf. I've never had a problem with my g22 or g20c