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CDR_Glock
08-23-18, 07:36
My buddy was moving away and he left me a lot of stuff.

I was rummaging through everything when I saw a Glock Tupperware Box marked “Parts only”.

When I opened the big box and saw the Tupperware, I was thinking it had like a trigger/trigger bar, Connector, Guide rod and maybe some spare slide stops. Then I see a slide, a receiver, barrel mag release and virtually everything else and I thought, This is a nearly complete gun in pieces!!

The whole time I thought Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! Hotel Delta! The slide was pristine but the grip looked like someone buried it in clay. Hahahaha

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/5da6232868b0b287d4d58730f0ebf27f.jpg

I proceeded to clean it up and assemble everything and it had almost all of the parts. My friend, an armorer, took a look at everything and said for me to clean each part thoroughly.

Turns out a broken Mag Release Spring was stuck in the channel. It was discovered after removing years of funk and debris.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/08b112fcbd01461e1741578a1380e906.jpg

I proceeded to use a pick and the thinnest needle nosed pliers I had, and Voila! Put it came.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/be5554f7f356963cd6cf83a97d6f6b9e.jpg

Needless to say, I installed everything back in. I tested its function and test fired it.

Worked like a charm.

It needs new sights, and probably a new barrel.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180823/0f5aef170da555ace47e7883d9f420fa.jpg

But my box of ammo went through without a hitch.

All I replaced were the connector, slide lock and rear plate, in addition to the Mag release spring.

Instagram : MuzzleblastMD

I posted the maiden voyage on my backyard range in Instagram. Definitely worked and it was on target. I was hitting my IDPA steel, Dueling tree and Arntzen 12 inch steel. I tried to make it fail by shooting some doubles and it ran like a charm.




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Eurodriver
08-23-18, 10:54
I was very impressed and interested until I saw the IG plug.

TexHill
08-23-18, 14:17
What makes you think it needs a new barrel? I have a friend who has put over 10,000 rounds through his 17, and the barrel looks great.

pag23
08-24-18, 05:35
Do you have to go through an FFL for a pistol transfer in your state?

CDR_Glock
08-24-18, 05:52
Do you have to go through an FFL for a pistol transfer in your state?

Not between lawful citizens.


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CDR_Glock
08-24-18, 05:52
What makes you think it needs a new barrel? I have a friend who has put over 10,000 rounds through his 17, and the barrel looks great.

I need a threaded barrel since I am getting my Suppressor next month.


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26 Inf
08-24-18, 11:18
CDR Glock: That first picture is nice looking.

CDR_Glock
08-24-18, 11:45
CDR Glock: That first picture is nice looking.

Thanks. It was a funny find. I wish I made a video but when I saw the box I didn’t expect much in it.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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CDR_Glock
08-26-18, 16:49
Dude, your buddy is awesome! Only person who's ever given me a gun is my wife on Christmas day.

Yeah, he’s a great guy.

He sold me his performance center 44 Magnum 629, along with an Aimpoint and a Dillon 450 progressive press with components for about 1500 rounds of ammo for $1100. It was my Deal of the Century. I have since gone to acquiring 2 more 44 Magnums, 3 454 Casull, and 1 Smith 500.




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