Red Ryder Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Is there an easy way to remove the striker channel sleeve out of a Glock. I am doing my first thorough cleaning of a Glock 19. Winter is boring and I am waiting on a case of Montana Golds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 3/8 lag bolt just screwed into the sleeve finger tight, then pop it out using a corner of a table or something. If you want to be safe, replace the sleeve. but thats up to you to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Is there an easy way to remove the striker channel sleeve out of a Glock. I am doing my first thorough cleaning of a Glock 19. Winter is boring and I am waiting on a case of Montana Golds. If you are thinking of taking it out go ahead and order a new one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzim Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 There really isn't a need to remove the firing pin channel liner, even for thorough cleaning purposes, but if you still have the desire to, I recommend the channel liner tool for Glock by Rimfire Gunworks. It is used for both removal and installation of the liner without causing slide damage. If you do remove the liner, I recommend replacing it with a new one as it is considered a disposable item. This tool can be purchased at Brownells for about $27 and the liner runs about $5. I have a few Glocks and only had to remove the liner once from my G24 because I had the slide hard chromed. Other than that, I just used a cotton swab to clean the channel out and followed up with a burst of compressed air to remove any residual debris that may have been left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKJD Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I wouldn't take it out unless there is a reason to. If it is taken out put in a new one. Reinserting the old one is not a good practice. I maintain 160 Glock pistols and have only had to replace one in 9 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I have had to take 1 out and used a "bike hook" from walmart that holds the bikes, ladders etc. Turn it in and pulls it right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) +100 on not removing. detailed cleaning doesnt require it to be removed. The effort is not worth it. Lots of hassle and possible problems could occur w/ no discernable advantage nor accomplishing anything. Edited December 21, 2011 by BoyGlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Have had no need to remove mine and that gun has been running since 2002.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Like I said folks, I was bored. I will leave the sleeve in place and clean around it I can take a hint. Don't screw with it, right? I'll just go reload. Bullets got here last night. Thanks! If I decide to do the wrong thing, I'll have a new sleeve on hand before I screw with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 The board sometimes lacks subtlety. Now about those bullets. I say you should use........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Like I said folks, I was bored. I will leave the sleeve in place and clean around it I can take a hint. Don't screw with it, right? I'll just go reload. Bullets got here last night. Thanks! If I decide to do the wrong thing, I'll have a new sleeve on hand before I screw with it. LOL! Rob, boredom and/or dremels have done more damage than you can shake a stick at! You could spend the winter polishing your bullets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Like I said folks, I was bored. I will leave the sleeve in place and clean around it I can take a hint. Don't screw with it, right? I'll just go reload. Bullets got here last night. Thanks! If I decide to do the wrong thing, I'll have a new sleeve on hand before I screw with it. LOL! Rob, boredom and/or dremels have done more damage than you can shake a stick at! You could spend the winter polishing your bullets.... I Always tumble my loaded rounds with some Nu Finish car wax and Iguana english walnut bedding for 20-30 minutes after loading! So my bullets are always shiney! Aside from reloading, I will practice my draw with target acquisition and mag reloads. I really could improve on those 3 second + reloads. I want to be in B class. Edited December 22, 2011 by Red Ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 The board sometimes lacks subtlety. Now about those bullets. I say you should use........... I am using your recommended N320, because it is the BEST. 4.2 grains of N320, Remington cases, Winchester SPP, OAL of 1.150 +/- 0.001 variation. I chronoed some rounds (20 round strings x 5) last week through the G17 that produced a standard deviations of 4,3,3,4,4. PF of 131.6. I have not experimented and shortened my OAL to 1.135, which many folks say is the more accurate Glock 17 OAL. I am thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92fs Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Is there an easy way to remove the striker channel sleeve out of a Glock. I am doing my first thorough cleaning of a Glock 19. Winter is boring and I am waiting on a case of Montana Golds. Mine on my 34 slides right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTact Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I was told a 5/16" eye bolt will work and yes you should replace it with a new liner if you use this method. If you're really bored, let us know what size bolt works best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington4Life Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I used a 5/16 lag bolt on a botched install and it worked great. Now installing a new one... That's another story, buy the tool or you will get good at taking them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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