I had just RECENTLY learned (I don't remember where) these Gen 2 slide lock springs can break off inside the frame and should be replaced. And, then I put it out of my mind... been busy building P80s.
Then I saw this post today on a thread on the GlockTalk "Glock Collectors" sub-forum:
So, before I'd forget again, I checked my Gen 2 G19. Yup! Dogbone! Look at how skinny that thing is!
It's been there since I bought the gun brand new in 1996, now with some ~10k rounds through it.
When I took the slide lock out, I noticed it was installed BACKWARDS. Hmmmm... some years ago, I installed a Lasermax guiderod laser. The guiderod laser requires its own slide lock (as a switch). It later crapped out on me and I removed it. Apparently, I re-installed the original slide lock backwards (didn't know any better at the time). Nevertheless, it has functioned flawlessly ever since! Here's a pic of the slide lock and the resulting wear on the wrong side:
Should I install a new slide lock, too?
When I went back to the frame to retrieve the old spring, it was gone! Where did it go? Ah! Stuck to my magnetized punch! Ha!
Fortunately, I've been amassing a collection of OEM Glock parts to supply my P80 addiction. And, I've learned a thing or two about Glock parts and how they are assembled and work. Bing, bang, boom... new, more robust slide lock spring! I feel like I got lucky after all these years, not having the original snap off on me!
Then I saw this post today on a thread on the GlockTalk "Glock Collectors" sub-forum:
Early G19 with the "dog bone" slide lock L spring. Replace that with the newer full width one right away.
So, before I'd forget again, I checked my Gen 2 G19. Yup! Dogbone! Look at how skinny that thing is!
It's been there since I bought the gun brand new in 1996, now with some ~10k rounds through it.
When I took the slide lock out, I noticed it was installed BACKWARDS. Hmmmm... some years ago, I installed a Lasermax guiderod laser. The guiderod laser requires its own slide lock (as a switch). It later crapped out on me and I removed it. Apparently, I re-installed the original slide lock backwards (didn't know any better at the time). Nevertheless, it has functioned flawlessly ever since! Here's a pic of the slide lock and the resulting wear on the wrong side:
Should I install a new slide lock, too?
When I went back to the frame to retrieve the old spring, it was gone! Where did it go? Ah! Stuck to my magnetized punch! Ha!
Fortunately, I've been amassing a collection of OEM Glock parts to supply my P80 addiction. And, I've learned a thing or two about Glock parts and how they are assembled and work. Bing, bang, boom... new, more robust slide lock spring! I feel like I got lucky after all these years, not having the original snap off on me!