How to Disassemble Glock

Learn to safely disassemble a Glock pistol.

Handgun safety is an aspect of gun ownership that should be never overlooked. A major part of gun safety is knowing how to properly disassemble your handgun. Disassembling your Glock also allows you to perform general maintenance, such as cleaning and lubrication. A Glock pistol is an Austrian-made handgun commonly used in armed forces and law enforcement organizations worldwide. As of 2010, there were more than 24 models of Glock pistols. Their designs are similar, meaning the disassembly procedure for each handgun is similar.

Instructions

1. Hold the Glock pistol with the barrel pointing away from you, or any human being, at all times. Press the safety button to prevent the gun from accidentally firing during disassembly

2. Place the palm of your hand just below the butt of the pistol grip. Press on the ammunition magazine release button just below the trigger. This will eject the magazine into the palm of your hand. Carefully set the magazine aside.

3. Pull the chamber slide back, and then examine the chamber to make sure there is no ammunition inside. Never try to inspect the chamber by looking through the front barrel. If there is still ammunition inside the chamber, push the safety button, point the Glock in a safe direction, and then pull the trigger until the chamber is empty. Release the chamber slide once the chamber is empty. The gun will not fire while the chamber is held back. It will merely push the ammunition out of the chamber. Your Glock will only fire if your release the chamber slide.

4. Pull the slide back about 1/8-inch, and then pull down the slide lock, which is located just above the trigger on the left side of the pistol. Push the slide forward and then lift up slightly to disengage it from the pistol.

5. Push the recoil assembly forward, then push the barrel forward a little and lift up on the back end of the barrel. Pull the barrel backwards and then lift it off of the base of the pistol to remove it.

References

• Alpha Rubicon: Glock Disassembly
• Guerilla Gunsmith: Basic Glock Assembly and Disassembly