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mod 19 slide won't return to full battery

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#1 ·
My new mod 19 gen4 slide when manually cycled will only go to 1/2 inch near the end of the frame. You must then release the trigger for it to go all the way into battery. Any thought or fixes for this problem would be appreciated...Mumil38
 
#5 ·
The only thing that is happening a half inch from full battery is the firing pin underlug engaging the rear of the trigger bar cruciform, pulling it forward slightly. The cruciform then begins to pull the firing pin backward from its channel in the slide.

Remove the slide from the frame and verify that you can pull the firing pin (against FP spring pressure) all the way back to the slide cover plate. This will show that the FP is not bent and not stuck in its channel.

Is your G19 new and all-OEM parts?

Has there been any aftermarket customizing like a finish change or cerakoting?

Have you performed any disassembly outside normal field strip?

In short, is there anything different about your G19 than what would be found on a brand-new just out of the box G19?
 
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#6 ·
I removed the slide and the firing pin has full movement to the cover plate. G19 is new and fired only 15 rds. No changes. I installed a 3.5 ghost connector and otherwise it is stock.
I have had gunsmithing experience, watch repair (swiss movements) and 41 yrs military in maintaining weapons.
 
#8 ·
So what you're saying is the pistol was fine UNTIL you started messing with it, taking it apart and installing aftermarket parts.......The issue is simple, put the OEM parts back into the pistol and you will not have any problems, that is as long as you assembl;e it properly. Just because you watch YouTube videos doesn't mean you know what you're doing.
 
#7 ·
Welcome to Glock Talk!

What is important is specific familiarity with the Glock firing mechanism.

You should put the stock OEM DOT connector back in. It is almost certain that normal function will be immediately restored.

The problem root cause will then have been identified for further investigation of what exactly the defective aftermarket connector is causing.

Your exact reported problem is not a common one.
 
#9 ·
As others have said your first mistake was thinking it needed and putting in the after market connector. While some will do this correctly and perceive better trigger pull, the reality is an after market part is almost always the explanation for function issues in a glock. My two cents if you learn how to master the stock trigger you will find no need for after market " improvements"
 
#12 · (Edited)
As others have said your first mistake was thinking it needed and putting in the after market connector. While some will do this correctly and perceive better trigger pull, the reality is an after market part is almost always the explanation for function issues in a glock. My two cents if you learn how to master the stock trigger you will find no need for after market " improvements"
This post should be the top sticky in each thread.

BTW, you said it much more nicely than I would have.

I have seen a good shooter take a new Glock out of the box and outshoot everyone at the range.

LEARN TO SHOOT!
 
#13 ·
I removed the slide and the firing pin has full movement to the cover plate. G19 is new and fired only 15 rds. No changes. I installed a 3.5 ghost connector and otherwise it is stock.
'I failed to mention I installed a 3.5 Ghost connector' would have been a better way to put it. Your way is a little contradicting. Not trying to beat you up; you just need to be up front with everything to get the best response. That aside, if the stock connector works, the Ghost may be defective or you may have installed something, incorrectly, the first attempt. As far as getting beat up over changing a part, I don't really get that. Who knows if this is just a range toy? I've tried 2 Ghost connectors and they worked fine except I didn't find enough of a difference to justify going through the trouble and expense. I chalk it up to 'curiosity met', but I was already up against tailored, OEM minus connectors, so I should have know the Ghost wasn't going to help. I can see where the Ghost would help in a G19 that doesn't come with a minus connector. Everyone likes to hit the bulls eye, on occasion, and a lighter trigger with less wall and no stacking helps with this, but the part has to work and it has to be put in, correctly. If you can rule those two things out, then you should contact Ghost about getting a new connector.
 
#14 · (Edited)
Not to beat up the O.P., but....

I'd dare say, 90% of the problems reported on this (and other) forums are the direct result of people over "fixing" their pistols.

Using Glock as a specific example, here you have a huge multi-national corporation.

A company devoted to several variations of basically the same product.

A product they have made by the MILLIONS, with no apparent problems.

A company that employs guys with engineering degrees, guys with Master Degrees, and probably consultants with PhD's.

Mechanical engineers, material scientists, polymer chemists.

Staffed in several world wide plants by guys who do nothing but make these products 8 hrs. per day, day after day.

Yet, they watch a "youtube" video and suddenly know more than the guys that designed and produced the products.

GUY'S STOP FIXING THESE THINGS TO DEATH !
 
#15 · (Edited)
OP I've seen this exact situation before with that same ghost connector, 2 ways I've seen this fixed
1. Put stock connector back in
2. Bend the ghost connector slightly more towards 90 degrees

The reason for this is the ghost connector has a slightly larger angle at the bend and where the slide contacts the connector when cycling it has to "bend" the connector per say and the ghost connector provides too much resistance on the slide cam
 
#18 ·
No, I haven't been "chased off". My installing a ghost connector was an effort to remedy the stock gritty 7+ lb. trigger pull which is too much for me. My glock 17 breaks at 4.5 lbs after I enstalled a 3.5 connector (without watching a video) I found the problem on my model 19 and fixed it (again without a video) I appreciated feedback , especially Harold 63, ...As for PaLEOjd in Penn. I do watch videos to make sure I'm doing things correctly before I attempt to do it.
 
#26 ·
I would return it to stock configuration. Glocks do have a break in period like any other gun. My 30 gen 4 had a pretty rough trigger at first but smoothed out after a couple thousand rounds. For break in I fired only FMJ and cleaned and oiled every 100 rounds. Through experience of being a Glock armorer for my dept. for 12 years after market parts often have issues.
 
#33 ·
I just went through this with a new 26. It was the recoil spring. Will obtain a new one from Glock.
 
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