I can honestly say I thought I'd be wasting my time watching this video,but I have to say it was very informative and I've been cleaning and shooting glocks a long time. So thanks for a very good video brother. I was impressed. Thumbs up to you
Hard to believe how many people liked this. After all the editing and hard work I do on the other videos this one turned out to be one of my most popular and all I did was stand there in the kitchen and talk for 20 minutes! Thank you for the feedback and congratulations on owning the "standard" Glock. My 17Gen3 gets a lot of attention because I use it alternately with my G35 for competition. It's bone-stock, too! Very easy gun to shoot well with, by the way.
Any idea about full auto malfunctions? Can too much oil make it malfunction? Having issues with 3 gen 3 9mms going full auto. I thought it was an aftermarket ghost connector but then it done it on a stock OEM gun.
Its not about how good you are at videoing. Its about what your talking about... People will listen to a black screen and daffy ducks voice if they care about what hes talking about
Thanks for the video. On that critical lubrication point. You solved my problem! I could not get from the pic illustration in the manual just exactly what I was supposed to lubricate. But your video showing the actual trigger action and the point where the two metals meet by repeatedly showing the action finally made it crystal clear to me. So much so that I immediate broke out my G23 to lubricate that particular point because I don't think I ever did it right before watching your video. Thanks again!
This is hands down by far one of the BEST Glock cleaning videos on RU-vid... Great advice for Glock owners of any skill level. I will be using this information in a few weeks when I receive my first ever Glock... The Glock 19!
Just bought my first Glock a few days ago. It's a used 26. After cleaning it, I had performance issues. Turns out I didn't lubricate the barrel hood where it pops up into the slide when it moves forward. Works like a dream now. Thanks for making this video!
I've owned a glock for 15 years and have found it just doesn't need to be cleaned so often. I pulled mine out of the box from the factory, ran my barrel cleaning rope through it, loaded up a mag and blasted 15 rounds through it. Put it in my gun locker. Two weeks later I pulled it out, loaded up some mags and fired 500 rounds through it in 2 hours. Put it in my gun locker. Pulled it out a few weeks later, 100 or so rounds, put it in my locker. About a month later I put the glock on the bench and gave it a cursory cleaning... not much residue at all. Glock are just clean shooter and doesn't need to be cleaned that often.
Man I am subscribed and faithfully watch every new video on alot of BIG NAME gunner channels and NONE of them have broken down the glock and simplified it for us new gun lovers like you! AWESOME VIDEO!!!! 5 stars!
Very very informational. I enjoyed learning from this video. Instructor gave a no bs straightforward approach to teaching the procedure. I feel extremely confident to disassemble / reassemble and oil my Glock. Thanks for taking your time to make this video.
I recently bought my first pistol. Glock P80. The Owners Manual is great, but videos, like this are like having a personal instructor. You answered so many questions I had. Thanks again for the great video.
Just bought my first gun, a Glock 21SF. This video is really helpful for the first time buyer. I would not have known that you can clean your Glock too much. Thanks for the great tips and easy to follow dismantling instructions.
The copper lubricant is Loctite C5-A. Glock stopped using the Tenifer salt process around 2011 because of concern from the EPA, Glock now use gas nitride. Glock owners manual says to lightly lubricate the slide rails not frame rails.
That makes logical and practical sense because whatever oil is applied to the short frame rails is basically wiped from the frame rails in the first several mm of recoil travel and not deposited along the entire length of the slide. Lubing the slide rails means it gets applied along the entire length.
The grip angle is one of my favorite aspects of the Glock. With your support thumb pointed at the target the wrist is set at an angle that creates a muzzle-down bias under recoil which allows for fast recovery during rapid fire shooting.
Best 21 minute video Ive seen on this topic! Close up shots on lub are especially informative; just brought home 1st new pistol/gun in 40 years! Bought a Glock 19, gen 3 because I could walk out of the store with it last week! Also bought the wife a Smith & Wesson 9mm M & P Shield. Haven't shot either one yet; racking the Shield is hard for my wife; spring is awfully stiff and tight. Been reading on how to remedy that issue. Hope we didn't make a mistake in buying that gun. Most say run a bunch of rounds thru it but that said, it's still really hard for her. Thanks for this informative video for a new owner after all this time!
Joseph Meunier Glad to hear you're getting back into firearms. With the internet at our disposal there's never been any other point in history where researching, buying, and collecting firearms was more satisfying than it is today.
Joe M. wife just got her first gen 3 26 glock. She also has problems racking. Am looking at buying her a ring pull that mounts on the back of the slide that she can pull with her finger instead of having to squeeze and pull the slide to rack. After seeing the videos of them I think it may be the answer and maybe yours wife's too. Check it out.
Jason Hendren Hey Jason...thanks for that info! Since posting that comment we have been to the range several times and now it's not as much of an issue as before. Usually with slide locked back a new fresh mag with bullets ready to go, she just uses the slide release lever on the side. And, we have since bought the S&W M&P .22 Compact for fun and training. It's a copy of the M&P shield only in .22LR. So much easier on her and also a ton of fun to shoot! Cheap .22 ammo (usually on line and not in stores) is less $ compared to 9mm ammo. Both are fun and no regrets!
I would guess it's a technique issue rather than a strength issue. Almost everyone is physically strong enough to rack the slide (except maybe people with degraded grip strength from advanced arthritis or some disability). I don't know why, but many first time women shooters do have trouble with the slide - but of course there are professional women shooters who can handle all sorts of weapons like the pros they are, even if they are 100 lbs. Maybe it's nervousness being unfamiliar with the process and thinking in the back of the mind that the gun might go off, or it will break - but from what I've seen the issue is how they are trying to rack the slide, not that they aren't strong enough.
@@janus2059- Definitely agree w/ that Daniel. If Joe, Jason, their wives do enough searching on the internet, eventually they'll find one or more techniques to help ease their racking, as pre-teens have learned. I have growing hand arthritis but have learned to overcome some pretty stiff spring resistance.
My dad has had his Glock for about 12 years. Never cleaned once. It's at the point where his clock jams after ever other shot. Glad I watched this cuz I wanna help him out there since glocks are known for not jamming at all.
Got my first hand gun 4 weeks ago, glock 23, in the potent .40 cal. really loving this little beast. its fun to shoot and i will feel very well protected when i have my ccdw in a few more weeks. thanks for the vid.
Good info. I bought my G19 Gen 4 very lightly used from a friend. When I read the manual's cleaning instructions I was disappointed to see my buddy had cleaned the factory grease right out. Oh, well...
+kichigaisensei According to the phone call I had with Glock's tech department that's not important at all, but if it would make you feel better you can pick up a small tube of Loctite C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant and glob it back up good-as-new!
That brass grease is used for hi temp lubrication and it sticks and last a good time I used this often in working with wheels and bearing replacements since the manufacturer says to leave it that means there's a high amount of friction meaning hi potential of wear and tear go buy some and replace it should be more then 10 -15 bucks and will increase life of your gun
Excellent video and description. I'm a first time Glock owner. I haven't fired a round through my new 34 Gen 5 yet. You did a fantastic job of explaining the breakdown and cleaning! Thank you!
Don't sweat it. Glock ships them fired and lubed for break in purpose. Cleaning the Glock before first fire is not necessary. Its even not recommended.
I also shoot a shit load of rounds out of my 19 also fires like a dream I’ll probably clean it about every 1000 rounds a few drops of oil and shoot away that is why Glock is the best side arm for the money fuck that best gun no matter what
Thanks for sharing this video. I found that it was not only instructional and informative for the 1st time Glock owner, but also detail oriented (e.g. like sharing insights on the reassembly [making sure the spring is fully engaged at the deeper groove], etc). As a first time Glock owner, I'd give the excellent video 10 out of 10 - good job!
Actually, I think the biggest issue/concern would be to have your skin exposed to those powerful solvents because that stuff will go through the skin and get into the blood stream and from there go into the bone marrow and potentially be a very serious problem down the road. My best friend's dad used to strip furniture using his bare hands to work the stripping jell and he ended up dying an agonizing death due to that stuff nailing him later on. Best to use gloves and open a window. Take Care!
Good Vid! As a fairly new shooter I did the typically newbie thing and over oiled a couple of times and really gunked up the firing pin chamber. It took a couple of thorough cleanings to fix that. The drops that come out of the typical oil bottle are too much. Putting a drop on your finger like you showed is much better.
Excellent video and advice. You sound like a gunsmith. Your expertise and knowledge are much appreciated. For new owners of Glocks you are God sent. Keep up the excellent work. Peace and out.
First time glock owner here. Really likes to step by step process you presented! When you are new to gun ownership it really helps to watch videos like this.
Long time Glock owner here, but saw your vid and thought I would watch it. Very well made and comprehensive video sir. I hope first time Glock owners will watch this.
Yes, I often do use Ballistol by itself. But if there's a bottle of Slip2000 near by, I'll usually finish up with a touch of that. Makes for a smooth trigger when used on the connector.
Thanks-a-lot for detailed step by step instructions. I just bought a Glock 19 Gen 3 and used your video to field strip and clean it before I use it at the range. Your video and instructions were very nice and I enjoyed it. Thanks again.
Thanks for posting your firsthand experience with lead bullets here. I've been using polymer coated Precision brand 147 9mm bullets for Action Pistol handloads because of their economy. They don't seem to leave any residue in the polygonal rifling but like lead they lose some long range accuracy.
So you are awakened by a loud noise in your house, you figure-intruder-grab your glock, give it a quick cleaning and then go see what's happening? Yikes!
I just got a police-trade-in Glock 21, Gen 3. Very little holster wear on the slide and the internals were immaculate! Plus, it has night-sights that are still working!!! I already have 8 other handguns, but this was my first Glock. I'm hoping to be able to shoot it this weekend.
Buying my first Glock tomorrow and only my second handgun. Going from a SW 38 to a Glock 19 Gen4. Terrific video. Thank you for taking the time to post.
GETTING MY 1st ONE tomorrow! I've had a hard time making up my mind between a Glock, Bodyguard, Pathfinder or a Sig Sauer. I keep going back to the Glock BUT I'm wanting that safety button
@@donnafagan2830 You won't regret it. I ended up going back the very next week and buying a G23. Mine are even chambered for the snappy .40 and I still absolutely love them. Beware, they are hungry, more than you think. Your glock will eat 500 rounds at the range and ask for more. Lol. I shot through almost 700 rounds of .40 cal and still wanted to keep shooting mine man!
Love your videos. One small observation. With respect to the Glock smile, it actually refers to the weakening of the brass case at the base that extends past the unsupported portions of the Glock chamber. I have a video that explains this under Glock Smile. It can lead to some dramatic results . :)
I noticed the copper colour when I opened my new glock 34 and thought it was rusty from sitting on the shelf. It has bothered me all day. I watched your video and I feel so much better. Thanks for taking the time.
@damon323 Yes, I have a 3rd gen. Glock 22 and I almost mentioned before that you might notice the higher pressure .40 cartridge is more snappy than the slower .45 ACP but I see that was your observation as well. The G22 shows up in a few of my videos with the yellow kydex training barrel (safety). That's the gun that I always use for mag-change and dry fire practice. If you enjoy the .40 then I can already see a Glock 27 in your future; it's just a natural progression, don't try to resist.
Thank you very much sir for this wonderful video. I just blew out 200 rounds from my brand new Glock 19 Gen4 which hardly created any mess inside, however, I was using brand new high quality ammo. Then I purchased some reloads from what I understand are a bit dirtier. I'm not worried about the mess that it may create since I am now comfortable with the cleaning method that you have presented. These pistols are excellent and I can't wait to get back to the range as I've been born to "Glock n Roll". I hit my target with a 93% success rate from all distances. I will look into a gun cleaning kit as I have not purchased one yet. Thanks a million friend. You were a wonderful help to me.
Jim Russell It surprises me that this video took off. If I'd known this many people were going to find it useful I would have leaned on it a little harder. Thanks for your supportive comments.
Just a little tip dont run reloaded ammo on glocks reason why is cheaper because is known to explode firearms in half so next time just buy good factory ammo. @Jim Russell
Well that sounds great im happy for you that luckly nothing bad has happen & hope that nothing will. Most of the time people reloading ammo just put a lil too much powder propellent witch makes the casing explode popping the barrel & everything around it So whoever is reloading the ammo is doing a good job or even if is your self good job keep it up I personally will keep on shooting with winchester factory ammo because it has never failed on me to this day. @Richard Dunn
Don't know who talked you into a 10mm, but that's about the last caliber semi I'd ever get. Has less stopping power than a .40 cal, and because it's the least prolific handgun of any other common caliber, it has the most expensive ammo. You'd be better off getting a .9mm or .45 cal.
Great presentation! I've watched only a relative few firearm videos because most people's level of expertise and their idiosyncrasies are often intolerable. But this was high quality with little fluff or hyperbole, plus no ridiculous intro credits or talking head routine. Instead, direct and to the point. 👍
thanks for that video man I appreciate it, it's the most thorough of all the videos ive previously checked out I'm a first-time owner as well so this video is really helpful I was a little nervous about cleaning the gun myself but this really helped me go through it thoroughly for a 1st timer so keep up the good work 👍
Just want to say thanks very much for taking the time to make this video. Its very informative for us newbies. I watched two other videos before i found yours and found yours to be the most helpful. Thanks again
Oh it was no problem at all, probably the easiest video I ever made actually. Standing there talking in the kitchen is a lot easier than running around with tripods at the range and later dubbing audio for slow motion clips during a weekend-long editing session! Glad you liked this.
I just bought a Glock 21 as my first gun and I found this video exceptionally helpful. Here I was thinking the gun needed to be spotless after my first 100 rounds. Thanks!
I just bought a Glock 17 Gen4 last week. I rather enjoy it. No issues yet... However I have done a total disassembly and reassembled to make myself fimiliar with it. Works like a charm. I think I have a good gun...
Question have u had any issue with dropping the mag in middle of fire ie. Depressing mag release while firing jus wondering and has any shells been getting to your face ?thanks for taking time and possible answer
+Jin Yow Are you right or left handed? As for having brass hit my face,I have not had that issue. If you have issues hitting your mag release when you are shooting... You will notice the indent set your thumb there. If you have large or medium sized hands you might need to place one of the extended back straps so your hand will set right. I am by far not expert but that is what I am thinking. Might want to wait for other responses. That way you get other ideas.
just picked up my first glock the other day. lightly used completely babied gen 3 26 for $300! this video helped. im not usually a glock fan, but it fits in the space i need it to fit and time and price were just right.
I've rusted a model 17 1st gen and a 43. Glocks will rust. I clean my Golcks like any other gun. I used to believe that crap too. But 2 of my Glocks have prooved that myth is false.
Charles - I would also appreciate your comments on what was misinformation. I commented above regarding the comment at the end about the cartridge coming up from the mag behind the extractor. I don't think it actually does that. I think the rounds always come up from mag in front of the extractor. What else did you think was in error.
This is a great instruction video on cleaning a Glock! Thanks for posting! I just got a new Glock 19 Gen 4 and I was able to clean and lube the locations you showed in the video so it's ready for action at the range this weekend.
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I think this is a very good and informative video for the first time Glock owner / user. The Norwegian armed forces adopted the Glock 17 around 1990, and I have had 2 of them and they really are brilliant guns. I personally clean all of my Glock using oil to remove soot and residues, but I wipe it with a dry cloth in the end and only lubricate according to the Glock manual. I also remove the firing pin and extractor after each shooting and clean these areas as well, leaving them almost dry after removing residues. Great video and good pointers!
Thanks for the tip on the extractor at the end. My CCW is a Shield and I always dropped one in and then put in the full mag to get 9 rounds. I will try to switch to loading one with the mag and then re-top off the mag after that, no point in harming the gun.
It has been a good 45 years since I've fired, cleaned and reloaded weapons of any type. I really appreciate the time you put into this presentation because I vaguely recall what a PIA it was trying to figure out how to properly clean my Astra 600, .30cal M1, etc. "back in the day" without the Internet as a source of info. I can't imagine you left much out. I have yet to decide on the caliber of Glock but more than likely one of 17, 19 or even possibly a 20 and It likely won't be my last.
Just purchased my first Glock 23 Gen 3 in 38 years ! Not disappointed at all shoots great . Only one disappointment it came with ( 2 ) ten round magazines . I tried KCI 13 round magazines. 2 failure's too eject spent shell casing. Maybe a spring problem with a magazine. Great video Sir. Thank you so much.
And don't forget to check the top of the magazine. I was having malfunctions on my G34 and finally noticed a bunch of buildup on the top of the magazine. I just brushed it off with a little cleaner and the malfunctions stopped. I didn't even take the magazine apart.
Thank you so much for the informative video. My wife and I just got new Glocks. Hers is a 19 and mine a 17. She has not been around guns except to shudder when ever someone picks one up. Having said that, she has found a new love in her Glock and loves target shooting. She is taking a beginner course tomorrow and we are both going for our CHL's next month. Thanks to your video she is now comfortable breaking down her gun and re-assembling it. Thank you again... Ron
Excellent video! Lots of useful info explained in a VERY simple way for all of us beginners...thank you! And by the way, I will also be buying my first Glock soon; it will also be a 21. : )
Thanks for the comment. I just want to mention, here, that the gun that fills the hand well; the one that you would describe as "comfortable", is often not the one that will necessarily handle the best while shooting. Sounds like you already fired both and found the one you prefer. Those M&Ps are nice.
I started with my first Glock (Model 17) years ago. I later sold it and bought a Model 22, which I really love. I hope to get a Model 27 eventually. I still like the 40 S&W very much . You can’t beat a Glock.
The "gun" on a car is the engine and yes you do clean it each time you drive it. They made cleaning it automatic by adding cleaning agents to the fuel at the pump and an oil filter, air filter and fuel filter to remove dirt from the system.
G96 is an old friend that I've been using, along with some others, since 1987. It seems to work very well, and the smell still reminds me of my first revolver -my sadly missed Smith and Wesson 6-1/2" M29, .44 Magnum.
Thanks for the video. I just got a Glock 30 SF and will be shooting it tomorrow for the first time. Good to know a few things about basic cleaning and I've already been able to take it apart and put it together a couple times since watching the video. Thanks!
Thanks for helping me understand how to clean my new Glock. I am going to conceal and carry classes and I need to learn what you have taught to keep my weapon in great shape. I believe a lot of people watch this video but never expree their appreciation. Thanks, again.
Sorry about the confusion. By disassemble, I mean - complete disassembly. Not just a routine barrel / slide field strip. You can certainly use Q-tips if you like. There are some purists out there who don't use them because of the risk of leaving fibers behind but I'm not one of them. Salty fingers is an issue I've ever considered before.
Well, as they all say you "Have to start somewhere". As I type this I am now in possesion of my very first Side arm. A Glock 22 Gen 4 . 40. (My 27 is on order. I simply wanted to thank you for the very very informative video you have created. Simple effective and straight forward with the information. Easy to understand ( even for a newbie like me). I look forward to viewing your'e other videos you post and am happy to subscribe. You have made my first experience in field stripping
My glock 20 manual says to clean the bore before shooting first time. There was def a little gunk in the slide, not bad, but I'm glad I cleaned it before the first shots
This is a great video. At the end when you were working the slide I thought I heard squeaking. I had the same sound after a detail cleaning, and it turned out to be the guide rod was dry. So I hit it with some lube and worked that in, squeaks gone.
Thanks for this very informative video. It's a lot easier when you have someone such as yourself, (an expert on the gun you will clean) walk you through the process.
Thank you for sharing your first-hand experience with the products you mentioned. Sounds like you've really taken the time to work out what works and why you like it. These are products I should try out, just like Frog Lube.
I've had my 17 gen4 since June and it is an excellent gun. When I took it with me to qualify for my CCW it was funny because the only people who didn't have any issues were me and a couple of others who had glocks. I was suprised at how many issues these people were having and keep in mind most of these people bought these guns brand new the day before. One greeat thing about them is you can get the 30 rd mags. Great when your out shooting with the guys. I'm a glock guy for life now.
Reid Hendricks (spelling) says to clean only when accuracy starts to diminish because shooting without cleaning will lead to better accuracy. He was referring to AR and AK platforms, so I am just guessing this may apply to any platform. Thanks for the video.
G26 NIB. Wiped her exterior down, did a prelim function test, and ran the brush through the bore 3x to clear any poss large residue. 300rnds down the range NP. Simple tip given to me for cleaning. floating brush tip so as to rotate with rifling. May or may not help for longevity to retain a nice crisp rifling, who knows...but that's a pretty rigid brush to go against the rifling several hundreds of times over the life of the gun....Sounded pretty sane to me so am passing it along...hehe My G26 is BARREL RIFLING: right hand, hexagonal LENGTH OF TWIST: 250 mm / 9.84 in
I usually get nylon bore brushes, no bronze or copper brushes. actually, the best cleaning brush would be not a cleaning brush. just try out a bore snake, I swear its the best thing for a barrel. its easy peasy too, no more cleaning rods to pack along or break the threads
