Pstmstr Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I seem to be having a problem getting these things apart for cleaning. I push in on the bottom hole so the bottom piece goes all the way into the body of the mag, then I squeeze on the sides of the bottom while trying to slide the bottom plate towards the front of the mag. Anyone have any tips that will make this easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Here's a pic-by-pic guide from topglock.com http://www.topglock.com/info/magdis.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) Use a punch that closely matches the dia of the hole on the bottom Jam the punch in there, flipping the insert out of the way Keep the punch in there and use it to pry the base plate off Requires more effort than you think it should, I've found the Glock tool to not be stout enough. Edited November 6, 2007 by Greg Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Use a punch that closely matches the dia of the hole on the bottomJam the punch in there, flipping the insert out of the way Keep the punch in there and use it to pry the base plate off Requires more effort than you think it should, I've found the Glock tool to not be stout enough. +1 on the Glocl tool not being enough. I use the punch in the CED 1911 tool. I hold the mag with the front towards me with my left hand and the tool in the hole with my right. I push on the mag while pulling the tool towards me. Yes, it requires a lot of elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonGlocker Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I seem to be having a problem getting these things apart for cleaning. I push in on the bottom hole so the bottom piece goes all the way into the body of the mag, then I squeeze on the sides of the bottom while trying to slide the bottom plate towards the front of the mag. Anyone have any tips that will make this easier? I thought Glock mags didn't need to be cleaned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Cut the retaining tabs off of the plate rails on the sides. These are the bumps that fit into the little grooves cut in the base plate rails. cut them off, shave them off, get rid of them, eradicate them from existance. They are not needed at all, and you will never have to fight your mag plates again. A razor, exacto, or sharp knife is all it takes to shave them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I took a pair of large channel lock pliers and duct taped a small piece of wood to each jaw. Trial and error will get the right size so you can squeeze the mag body to release the floor plate from the bumps. I was using bad words until I tried this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKyle1 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) A quick search of youtube produced: Edited November 6, 2007 by DrKyle1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Pliers or trimming tabs isn't required with a larger punch and good technique. Glock mags are very durable and I wouldn't start messing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Great link Dr. Kyle! I'd seen that before but forgotten about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I have a small circular saw that fits a Dremel. Two cuts on the sides and the locking knobs are gone. Then remove and clean as you would any mag. While the mag is apart shorten the leg of the follower, makes it much easer to get in that last round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I thought Glock mags didn't need to be cleaned! It's the gun itself that do not need cleaning. The mags can be easily cleaned by dipping into any pool of water. However, they do need to be taken apart to replace the springs after a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2ipsc Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Visit Brownells and snag a pair of THESE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonGlocker Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I thought Glock mags didn't need to be cleaned! It's the gun itself that do not need cleaning. The mags can be easily cleaned by dipping into any pool of water. However, they do need to be taken apart to replace the springs after a few years. It's an inside joke between Pstmstr and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstmstr Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I thought Glock mags didn't need to be cleaned! It's the gun itself that do not need cleaning. The mags can be easily cleaned by dipping into any pool of water. However, they do need to be taken apart to replace the springs after a few years. It's an inside joke between Pstmstr and I. Yep, he's a comedian, I just wanted to know how so in 5 or 10 years if after they are dropped in a pool of cement, I might want to rinse them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstmstr Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Seriously, thanks for all the help. Yukon and I have a little sparring about the reliability of the Glock mags versus the S&W M&P mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonGlocker Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 ...I just wanted to know how so in 5 or 10 years if after they are dropped in a pool of cement, I might want to rinse them out. LOL!!! Thanks for the laugh. The only thing the M&P mags don't like is the grit at OKC Gun Club. I don't know what is it about that stuff; but enough of it in a M&P mag and it will choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstmstr Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 ...I just wanted to know how so in 5 or 10 years if after they are dropped in a pool of cement, I might want to rinse them out. LOL!!! Thanks for the laugh. The only thing the M&P mags don't like is the grit at OKC Gun Club. I don't know what is it about that stuff; but enough of it in a M&P mag and it will choke. Ah, so he admits it. I had the problem with my M&P a few times, I think it's those witness holes on the side of the mag that allow just enough dirt to sneak thru that causes the problem. They are much easier to take apart right there on the spot and run a rag or brush thru though. The Glock mags just seem to keep on going with a quick tap against the pants leg. I still need to take mine apart and give them a good cleaning though. I've only got 18 mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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