brytec Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have an open glock 34 that's been acting up... Light strikes pretty much with every stage at a match... Using freedom munitions remanufactured ammo 115gr... Not sure if it's from the ammo or the gun itself... And if it is the gun, what part of the gun would the most likely cause this issue? Thanks a lot for your thoughts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxil343 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Next time you have a light strike examine the primer to see what happened. If the strike is in the center of the primer then you will need to get a lightened striker or heavier striker spring. If the strike is off center then the slide was not fully in battery when the striker was released so you have a cyclical issue and/or a recoil spring/striker spring weight imbalance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsteimel Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If you have lightened your trigger, in a Glock, that will also reduce the firing pin striped weight. So most Glock shooters only run ammo with federal 100 small pistol primers because they are the lightest and easiest to set off! I'd suggest trying Fed 100 primers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hello: Either recoil spring or striker spring. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I run an open Glock 17 and have to go to at least a 4.5-5# striker spring on a Zev SS lightened striker to reliably set off the primers. With a 4# spring I occasionally have light strikes. If you are using factory ammo it is better for it to fire than to have a slightly lighter feeling trigger. If you are reloading make sure your primers are set correctly, high primers will cause light strikes. gerritm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Next time you have a light strike examine the primer to see what happened. If the strike is in the center of the primer then you will need to get a lightened striker or heavier striker spring. If the strike is off center then the slide was not fully in battery when the striker was released so you have a cyclical issue and/or a recoil spring/striker spring weight imbalance. Next time you have a light strike examine the primer to see what happened. If the strike is in the center of the primer then you will need to get a lightened striker or heavier striker spring. If the strike is off center then the slide was not fully in battery when the striker was released so you have a cyclical issue and/or a recoil spring/striker spring weight imbalance. It seemed like the hits are combo of center and off center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 I run an open Glock 17 and have to go to at least a 4.5-5# striker spring on a Zev SS lightened striker to reliably set off the primers. With a 4# spring I occasionally have light strikes. If you are using factory ammo it is better for it to fire than to have a slightly lighter feeling trigger. If you are reloading make sure your primers are set correctly, high primers will cause light strikes. gerritm I'm using the factory striker spring right now and factory striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 If you have lightened your trigger, in a Glock, that will also reduce the firing pin striped weight. So most Glock shooters only run ammo with federal 100 small pistol primers because they are the lightest and easiest to set off! I'd suggest trying Fed 100 primers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm using zev fulcrum trigger in the lightest setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 It could be cuz it's kinda dirty too, haven't cleaned it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noexcuses Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Check that the firing spring and pin have not built up with gunk and oil, needs to be clean and dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxil343 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I have 4 lb striker springs and lightened/extended strikers in my Glocks and have 100% ignition using CCI SPPs. I have Zev, Jager and DEM strikers in different guns and all run 100% with 4 lb springs. I know a lot of guys who run similar setups with no issues, and none of them use Federal primers, in fact just about everyone I know hates reloading with Federal primers as they are so soft. Start by cleaning your gun, and clean it well. Do a full detail strip and clean everything inside and out. Shine a light into the firing pin channel and check the channel liner for cracks/gouges/burrs/debris. If you are using the factory striker you will need to use at least a 4.5 lb spring to avoid light strikes. If you want to run a 4 lb spring get a lightened/extended striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I have 4 lb striker springs and lightened/extended strikers in my Glocks and have 100% ignition using CCI SPPs. I have Zev, Jager and DEM strikers in different guns and all run 100% with 4 lb springs. I know a lot of guys who run similar setups with no issues, and none of them use Federal primers, in fact just about everyone I know hates reloading with Federal primers as they are so soft. Start by cleaning your gun, and clean it well. Do a full detail strip and clean everything inside and out. Shine a light into the firing pin channel and check the channel liner for cracks/gouges/burrs/debris. If you are using the factory striker you will need to use at least a 4.5 lb spring to avoid light strikes. If you want to run a 4 lb spring get a lightened/extended striker. I'll check that, thanks taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Check that the firing spring and pin have not built up with gunk and oil, needs to be clean and dry Thanks noexcuses, I'll do that, I'm not the cleanest when it comes to gun cleaning, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brytec Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I run an open Glock 17 and have to go to at least a 4.5-5# striker spring on a Zev SS lightened striker to reliably set off the primers. With a 4# spring I occasionally have light strikes. If you are using factory ammo it is better for it to fire than to have a slightly lighter feeling trigger. If you are reloading make sure your primers are set correctly, high primers will cause light strikes. gerritm Thanks Gerr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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