[Glen Stuart]

Hello,
I have a question about lubing (oiling) my Glock 19 Gen 5. The manual says to put a drop of oil where the rear end of the trigger bar touches the connector. I watched a few videos on Youtube and did a Google search, but the videos and search seemed to point to the general area to put the drop of oil, but didn't agree or point out exactly where the proper spot is.
I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could post a picture that points out exactly where the spot is. Before being too critical and saying I'm simply too lazy to do a simple Google search, or watch a Youtube video or consult the owner's manual, please understand I did those things. I'm just new to Glocks and the exact spot shown isn't clear or they show the approximate area but don't agree on exactly where to apply the oil.
Thanks in advance,
Glen

a drop of oil is needed where the rear end of the trigger bar touches the connector

 

[Danke Glock]

If you look at the trigger housing, you’ll see the hook from the connector sticking up and the trigger bar underneath the hook and against the connector. Put the drop of oil in between them.

You‘re trying to get the oil to where you see the red in this photo.

 

[Sig M11]

I don’t have a picture, but if you look at the trigger housing, you’ll see the hook from the connector sticking up and the trigger bar underneath the hook and against the connector. Put the drop of oil in between them.

 

[Danke Glock]

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Thanks I decided to do a quick internet scan and found a couple pics.

 

[Glen Stuart]

A sincere thank you to the two of you for answering my question in an easy way to understand. Have a great day.
Glen

 

[FrDoc]

If I made add, be very conservative in the application of the lubricant. A “drop” can mean different things to different folks. I am in the habit after three decades of professional Glock use, and many , many Glocks, to merely touch the drop of oil forming on the applicator to that point maybe every two or three cleanings. You don’t want lubricant collecting down below. I saw this happen many times in pistol inspection breakdowns as an armorer. It won’t in my experience effect function, but it does get nasty, as the excess holds dust, etc.. My two cents.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Very helpful, and informative thread. Nicely done, gents.

 

[IAhunter]

A needle oiler helps a lot.

 

[L-2]

I like this thread as I remembered back to the 1990s when I owned my first Glocks.
This was before internet was really much of a thing to me.
Looking at Wikipedia, Google wasn't even a company until 1998.
I wouldn't have known how to do an image search as to where to put the drop of oil.
There was probably only a photo in the Glock owner's manual which came with the gun.
I imagine on my first couple of Glocks, just as much oil must have gone down the "back side" of the connector.
It was years later (maybe 10 years) before I learned how to detail strip a Glock.

 

[Sig M11]

Looking at Wikipedia, Google wasn't even a company until 1998.

The Austrian company has been around a while. Firearms since 1982. In the USA since 1986.

 

[Dies]

The Austrian company has been around a while. Firearms since 1982. In the USA since 1986.



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It would appear that you read what was written but just didn't understand it.

What you quoted clearly referred to Google not Glock.

 

[L-2]

Post 10 and all,
I was just intending to say, back in the 90s, I wouldn't have been able to go to "Google" to do any research as to where and exactly how to lubricate the connector to trigger bar interface, as Google didn't even yet exist. (Yahoo! company was in its infancy as to search engines and I was using a dial-up connection, i.e., "slow".)

Therefore, I was putting oil on the top of the connector, which likely had the oil going just as much down the "back-side" of the connector between the polymer trigger mechanism housing the connector, instead of just the connector and trigger bar, where the oil would do the most good.

Finally, I went to a Glock Armorers' course and I began to understand Glock-things much better.

 

[ActanonVerba70]

@L-2 has a good point. The Glock Armorer's course does give you a very good understanding of how Glocks function, touble shooting etc. Worth the $ (IMHO).

From the manual:

 

[Z71bill]

When in doubt about where to place lubrication --

Look for places where metal rubs against metal.

 

[rdstrain49]

You don't indicate what the intended use of your weapon is. If it's a recreational range gun, oil it and shoot it, it really doesn't matter much unless you shoot a very high round count . If on the other hand this is to be used as a defensive weapon my suggestion is simple. Get professional instruction (a professional instructor should cover maintenance of your weapon) and practice, practice a lot. One thing I would not do is get my advice regarding defensive weapons from the internet. But then, what do I know. I'm just a retired LEO with 32 years service, certified armorer (not just for Glocks) and weapons instructor for decades not just years. Best of luck in your journey.

 

[Coyote3855]

I lubricate that spot on my Glocks. That said, in my courses I see many more over lubed guns than running dry.

 

[Glen Stuart]

I will use the gun for ccw and home defense. I want to thank all of you for the great informatio.

 

[Glen Stuart]

rdstrain,
By any chance if you're in the Phoenix area, I'd love to hire you as a firearms instructor for me and my wife. If not, would greatly appreciate it if you could suggest anyone.
Thank you,
Glen

 

[gunsmoke92]

rdstrain,
By any chance if you're in the Phoenix area, I'd love to hire you as a firearms instructor for me and my wife. If not, would greatly appreciate it if you could suggest anyone.
Thank you,
Glen

He's a day or two away in Iowa. Do a Google search for firearms education and training in Phoenix and you'll find quite a few facilities available, at least 2 rated as 5 stars. Training is a wise choice.

 

[Blanton]

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Thanks I decided to do a quick internet scan and found a couple pics.

I aways do that before asking a question