Glock striker sleeve question.

When the slide is assembled, does the striker still free float in and out when the plunger is pressed in?

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If the striker moves freely when the slide plate is in place and the trigger pull feels OK, it may be a problem with the channel liner.

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When the slide is assembled, does the striker still free float in and out when the plunger is pressed in?

It moves back and forth a little when you shake the slide and I can push it to the rear with my finger.

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If the striker moves freely when the slide plate is in place and the trigger pull feels OK, it may be a problem with the channel liner.

Trigger feels fine and the striker will move.

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Channel liners and spacer sleeves are cheap. Do you know how to get the channel liner out? I just use a round brush with nylon bristles- something that will allow you to stick it into the channel liner. When you pull out the brush, the liner will come with it.

You can try pulling the liner first and reinserting it to see if that makes a difference. IIRC, Glock says you're not supposed to re-insert a channel liner. I don't know why. I've done it before.

Either way, these two parts- liner and sleeve- are five bucks apiece. There are several "channel liner tools" available for 15 or 20 buck. I don't see the need. You can simply push a channel liner in place by catching the edge of it with, say, a cleaning rod that has no attachment screwed into it. The liner bottoms out in the channel and there's no particular orientation IIRC.

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Channel liners and spacer sleeves are cheap. Do you know how to get the channel liner out? I just use a round brush with nylon bristles- something that will allow you to stick it into the channel liner. When you pull out the brush, the liner will come with it.

You can try pulling the liner first and reinserting it to see if that makes a difference. IIRC, Glock says you're not supposed to re-insert a channel liner. I don't know why. I've done it before.

Either way, these two parts- liner and sleeve- are five bucks apiece. There are several "channel liner tools" available for 15 or 20 buck. I don't see the need. You can simply push a channel liner in place by catching the edge of it with, say, a cleaning rod that has no attachment screwed into it. The liner bottoms out in the channel and there's no particular orientation IIRC.

I think I’ll do just that, pull them out and order new ones.

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Channel liners and spacer sleeves are cheap. Do you know how to get the channel liner out? I just use a round brush with nylon bristles- something that will allow you to stick it into the channel liner. When you pull out the brush, the liner will come with it.

You can try pulling the liner first and reinserting it to see if that makes a difference. IIRC, Glock says you're not supposed to re-insert a channel liner. I don't know why. I've done it before.

Either way, these two parts- liner and sleeve- are five bucks apiece. There are several "channel liner tools" available for 15 or 20 buck. I don't see the need. You can simply push a channel liner in place by catching the edge of it with, say, a cleaning rod that has no attachment screwed into it. The liner bottoms out in the channel and there's no particular orientation IIRC.

I think I’ll do just that, pull them out and order new ones.

I have extra liner and an extra channel liner tool I can karma you if you send me your address. (assuming the G48 takes the same liner as standard sized glocks like the 19).

Maybe put a hundred rounds through it first and see how it is after?

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Channel liners and spacer sleeves are cheap. Do you know how to get the channel liner out? I just use a round brush with nylon bristles- something that will allow you to stick it into the channel liner. When you pull out the brush, the liner will come with it.

You can try pulling the liner first and reinserting it to see if that makes a difference. IIRC, Glock says you're not supposed to re-insert a channel liner. I don't know why. I've done it before.

Either way, these two parts- liner and sleeve- are five bucks apiece. There are several "channel liner tools" available for 15 or 20 buck. I don't see the need. You can simply push a channel liner in place by catching the edge of it with, say, a cleaning rod that has no attachment screwed into it. The liner bottoms out in the channel and there's no particular orientation IIRC.

I think I’ll do just that, pull them out and order new ones.

I have extra liner and an extra channel liner tool I can karma you if you send me your address. (assuming the G48 takes the same liner as standard sized glocks like the 19).

Maybe put a hundred rounds through it first and see how it is after?

I really appreciate that. I’ll hold off for now, if I need it I’ll get back with you. Thank you very much.

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Double check me but pretty sure the thin frame Glocks don’t have a channel liner.

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Double check me but pretty sure the thin frame Glocks don’t have a channel liner.

You are correct. The 42, 43, 48, and 44 don't use them. Otherwise it's the same part for all the others. For anyone that does use them, stick with the OEM ones. The polymer in some others is softer (had a fun filled experience with one from lone wolf before on a friend's gun). And if they don't pop out easily, can save buying the tool and just thread a bolt into them to get them out. Forget what size bolt fits but it's what I always used when cerakoting slides since I'd just put a new one in after coming out of the oven.

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Double check me but pretty sure the thin frame Glocks don’t have a channel liner.

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

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