A glock question from a non glock person about glock parts

[FullEffect1911]

A lot of times with many pistol designs out there most of the parts are factory install only. This is something that really annoys me personally. It's one of the many reasons I like the AR and 1911 platforms.

So my question is:

Can readily available factory or aftermarket parts be purchased for Glock pistols should just about any part break? If not what are some examples of parts that cannot be user repaired?

This is mostly an academic question for me as I don't have any current plans to actually purchase a Glock, but a little knowledge never hurt anyone.

 

[W.E.G.]

....and, the answer is: http://www.glockmeister.com/GLOCK-Pistol-Parts/departments/5/

 

[Jbabbler]

I can replace any part on my Glock and parts are plentiful. If it's a big part I'll just drive 45 mins to Smyrna and let them fix it while I wait.

 

[ForumSurfer]

A lot of times with many pistol designs out there most of the parts are factory install only. This is something that really annoys me personally. It's one of the many reasons I like the AR and 1911 platforms.

Me too. I'm not a "glock-only" guy. I have 1911's and revolvers.

Can readily available factory or aftermarket parts be purchased for Glock pistols should just about any part break?

Here is an exploded diagram with every part on the firearm, along with aftermarket alternatives.

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/schematicslist.aspx

What I really love about glocks is the fact that I can completely disassemble the entire weapon in 5 minutes or less. I mean completely, nothing left to take apart. All you need is a flat screwdriver and something small enough to use as a punch to push the pins out. No armorer's course or gunsmith needed. If you need help with disassembling the weapon, there are tons of youtube videos on the matter.

I'm a 1911 guy...I drank the glock kool aid...and I liked it.

Edit:: A nice bonus is that almost every part for it is $15 or less...save the firing pin, barrel and frame. Aftermarket prices are similar unless you're buying some uber-trigger. And really, after a few thousand rounds or a .25 cent home made trigger job ( http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/ )...the glock trigger is just fine. It will never, ever be as crisp feeling as a 1911 trigger.

 

[FullEffect1911]

Wow, and with that simple bit of information I suddenly like Glocks a lot more.

 

[ForumSurfer]

Wow, and with that simple bit of information I suddenly like Glocks a lot more.

I was more hard headed than you.

I didn't like my glock until I started running drills. It actually is a very easy gun to learn to shoot rapidly and accurately.

I may be slightly jaded...my glock was also my first 9mm. In these tough times, I really like being able to practice twice as much or more at the same cost without purchasing reloading equipment.

 

[FullEffect1911]

I was more hard headed than you.

I didn't like my glock until I started running drills. It actually is a very easy gun to learn to shoot rapidly and accurately.

I may be slightly jaded...my glock was also my first 9mm. In these tough times, I really like being able to practice twice as much or more at the same cost without purchasing reloading equipment.

If I were to get one it would still be a .45. I reload so ammo cost is slightly less of a concern to me. That and I'm a sucker for the .45 auto.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the M&P series of pistols can't claim this kind of user service part availability can it?

 

[Sam1911]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the M&P series of pistols can't claim this kind of user service part availability can it?

No, the M&P and xD series of guns are very easy to work on on your kitchen table and plenty of aftermarket parts are to be had.

I don't know of many common handguns (or rifles either, actually) that cannot be disassembled and modified, parts-swapped, etc. by the user.

When you said, "many pistol designs out there most of the parts are factory install only," what guns did you have in mind?

 

[ForumSurfer]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the M&P series of pistols can't claim this kind of user service part availability can it?

I have no idea. I hear the trigger mechanism is a little more complex. I also hear you need to remove the rear sight to get the striker assembly out. But I don't know much about m&p's. I've only shot them, I haven't so much as field stripped one so I can't give you any valuable info.

I do know I like the trigger feel on m&p's and XD's a whole bunch more.

The glock won me over on it's simplicity of design and reputation.

Would I have been just as happy with an M&P? Probably. Just because I can completely dismantle my glock doesn't mean that I may ever actually need to. Just because all the parts are $15 or less doesn't mean I'll ever need to buy one.

 

[bkhosken]

If you really like .45ACP, you'll probably like the Glock 30 (compact .45) and 21 (full size). And thank you, ForumSurfer, for the link to the 25 cent glock trigger job.

 

[FullEffect1911]

I've previously owned a M&P 45c. Great pistol, sold it thinking I could carry a fullsize poly pistol just as well. This isn't the case btw .

So here I am thinking about getting another compact .45. Just weighing my options, as I am getting tired of trading up.

 

[slabuda]

After a 3 minute utube video I used a alllen wrench and had my glock fully dissembled in about as much time.

And as stated above all parts are very cheap and readily available.

For a few bucks you can keep all spare small parts in a zip lock in your range bag. If you have a part break (not likely) you can have it fixed in a matter of minutes. Try that with any other pistol.


BTW I held out a LONG time before I got glock. I am a 1911 guy and still prefer them, but you cant discredit a glocks reliabilty, durability (mechanical/corrosion) and ease of mx. All it requires by the manual is 6 drops of oil (if Im not mistaken). That and a boresnake will keep it running for hundreds of rounds if not thousands before you really need a deep cleaning. Its the AK of pistols....well besides an AK pistol I guess

I know it wont happen as the GOV seems to like a manual safety on its side arms (bar the SIG some AFSC/MOS carry), but I would like the military to adopt it over the M9.

 

[PO2Hammer]

What's really great is many parts are shared between between the different models.
No screwdriver needed, just a small punch or even a rusty nail will work as a tool in a pinch to replace just about any part.
I'm not really 'into' Glocks, but the practicality of my Glock 19 makes it just about the last gun I would part with.
Pretty darn accurate too.

 

[GLOOB]

...XD series of guns are very easy to work on on your kitchen table and plenty of aftermarket parts are to be had.

This is news to me. Last I knew about it, you had to send the gun back to SA when something breaks, because they won't even sell the parts. Or are there aftermarket parts to replace everything on an XD, now?

With a Glock you can buy Glock or aftermarket parts for just about everything, from the slide barrel and frame, all the way down to the pins.

 

[jmr40]

Please inform us of what parts are easily available for the XD. Last I heard Springfield would not sell anything, requuiring the gun to be returned. There are no local smiths that can even replace the sights without returning the gun to the factory.

 

[Sam1911]

Or are there aftermarket parts to replace everything on an XD, now?

Depends on what you want, but the fire control parts, springs, safety bits, etc. are available from several aftermarket sources. No barrels or frames that I know of.

 

[Quiet]

If you are a member of GSSF, you can take the Glock armorer's course.
Once you become a certified Glock armorer, you can buy factory parts from Glock at cost.