If you have, or can get a copy of the newer, Gen. 3, Glock owners manual on page 37 (figure 14) it has a photo of where to put one drop of oil between the trigger bar and the connector. With the slide off, at the right rear of the frame (lower part of the pistol) looking from above you will see a very small silver tab that is curved sticking up. That is the top of the connector. The trigger bar runs along the right side of the frame and slides along the connector. If you don't want to, or don't know how to remove the lower trigger assembly (not necessary), just put one drop of oil between the tab and the trigger bar. It will flow down to where its needed.

Some people don't do it, but the Glock manual states: "Most importantly, a drop of oil is needed (Figure 14) where the rear end of the trigger bar touches the connector at the right rear corner of the frame."

 

Of course I do.

I'll look and see if I can find a close-up for you.......

OK, here's the thread you want. Scroll down for both a cut-away look and a bird's-eye view of where the drop of oil goes: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=902299&highlight=trigger+bar+oil

 

Lube it with oil or if disassembled a light grease works good also.

 

You can smoosh a drop of grease under there too. Wiggle the trigger (DON'T pull the trigger) and you can see where it goes, also you can pry the trigger pieces apart just a tiny bit, enough to get a small amount of grease in there.
Break free or oil would flow easier then grease, but i like to use grease, because it stays where you put it.

 

If its new, you don't need too....

Shoot it lots, until the metal to metal contact on the trigger components wear themselves to a shine. Trigger will become marginally smoother over time.

OR do the Glock .25 trigger job (<-- google ) to save on cost.

 

If its new, you don't need too....

Shoot it lots, until the metal to metal contact on the trigger components wear themselves to a shine. Trigger will become marginally smoother over time.

OR do the Glock .25 trigger job (<-- google ) to save on cost.

I clean/lube all new guns before I shoot them.

 

Polishing the trigger bar and connector are a big help. It would take 1000s of rounds of ammo to get a good polish on it. Get in the initial drop of something that will stay put after you're done polishing. I use Mobil 1.

I always will completely detail strip a brand new Glock to clean, inspect, polish and lube.

 

 

Just one drop here. It then spreads out to a thin layer.

 

I clean/lube all new guns before I shoot them.

Agreed..

 

You can smoosh a drop of grease under there too. Wiggle the trigger (DON'T pull the trigger) and you can see where it goes, also you can pry the trigger pieces apart just a tiny bit, enough to get a small amount of grease in there.
Break free or oil would flow easier then grease, but i like to use grease, because it stays where you put it.

I wouldn't recommend that. If you aren't comfortable lubing it while assembled (like just about everybody else) then just disassemble the receiver.

 

If its new, you don't need too....

Shoot it lots, until the metal to metal contact on the trigger components wear themselves to a shine. Trigger will become marginally smoother over time.

OR do the Glock .25 trigger job (<-- google ) to save on cost.

....I take apart, inspect, clean, lube my New Glocks, the last Glock19 I purchased had dirt and several areas where the factory left shavings..:dunno:

 

I put grease there....just a very small amount on the tip of a toothpick.

 

I use Mobil 1.

I always will completely detail strip a brand new Glock to clean, inspect, polish and lube.

My lube of choice also, Mobil 1 20W50.

 

A drop of oil means a drop of oil. Make it a small drop.

Just remember: just because 1 drop is good, doesn't mean 5 drops is 5 X better.

 

Just one drop here. It then spreads out to a thin layer.

The arrow points to the wrong surface of the connector -- the oil goes on the other side of this tang. If this was meant to show the general vicinity, I understand, but I didn't want a new owner to be confused.

And the needle oiler as in Butch's picture makes this job a lot easier: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1200/Product/NEEDLE_OILER_BOTTLES .

 

And the needle oiler as in Butch's picture makes this job a lot easier: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1200/Product/NEEDLE_OILER_BOTTLES .

Great point. That oiler puts out a drop that is perfectly sized and probably 1/10 the volume of oil in a drop coming out of a Hoppes #9 squeeze bottle for example.

 

And the needle oiler as in Butch's picture makes this job a lot easier: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1200/Product/NEEDLE_OILER_BOTTLES .

Very nice!

Gonna be ordering a pack of those oilers and a Hoppe's cleaning kit with case.

 

Thanks for posting those pictures since it wasn't clear to me from the manual where this was. Those are pictures that should be in the Glock manual..

 

Yes I do. My G23's trigger is nice and broken in and pretty darn smooth. Still have to break in my G27 trigger a little.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGobEpUO3Uc
3:25 into the video he does it, but he uses WAY too much lube in each area.

 

Yes I do.

I tried viewing this thread in all 3 display modes, but I can't figure out what question you are answering.

 

I use Wilson white grease there and light coat on my barrel. It stays in place better.

 

TW25B applied with toothpick on bearing surface - makes for smoooooth action!

 

Well, it's hard tpo question authority like "hithcock45 and nutnfancy vids" :rofl: but even I, as an advocate of very, very little lube, put a drop of MilTec on the connector/trigger bar intersection.

 

I like a swipe of Slide Glide lite there.