G19 lube question.

[Omega Man]

I just picked up a new Glock 19, and in the manual it says to lube where the connector and trigger bar meet. My knowledge of the internals of pistols is zilch. Can i reach these areas with oil, without detail stripping the pistol? And if so, where is the connector & trigger bar?

[thopkins22]

When you field strip the pistol, set the slide aside and grab the frame.

At the rear of the frame, you'll be able to see the fixed ejector(pointy thing that sits higher than the rails,) and several metal parts to the right of it(looking down on the gun holding it as you would shoot it.)

One of these parts will connect to the trigger. It looks like this. http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=10_17&products_id=287

You can see where it touches and interacts with the connector, which is the little part that is barely taller than the rail on that side of the gun.

That's where you put a drop.

ETA: People have varying opinions on James Yeager, but this video demonstrates exactly where you need to hit a Glock with lube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGobEpUO3Uc

[LOKNLOD]

I don't want to link directly to them since some are from other forums,
but THIS (http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&rlz=&q=glock%20lube%20points&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi) Google image search for "glock lube points" turns up some useful diagrams and photos showing that and other spots. Maybe that will help you out some?

[Heavy Metal]

When you field strip the pistol, set the slide aside and grab the frame.

At the rear of the frame, you'll be able to see the fixed ejector(pointy thing that sits higher than the rails,) and several metal parts to the right of it(looking down on the gun holding it as you would shoot it.)

One of these parts will connect to the trigger. It looks like this. http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=10_17&products_id=287

You can see where it touches and interacts with the connector, which is the little part that is barely taller than the rail on that side of the gun.

That's where you put a drop.

ETA: People have varying opinions on James Yeager, but this video demonstrates exactly where you need to hit a Glock with lube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGobEpUO3Uc

I would also put a bit where the sear engages the striker. That is a highly-loaded spot and will affect your trigger pull.

I use more than he shows in that vid (I use Weapons Shield) and I have never had a lube issue. Pretty much where there is metal-on-metal, I lube it.

Just don't squirt the striker assembly full of gunk and you will be ok.

[Omega Man]

Thanks for the help gents.

[SWATcop556]

Just remember that the "hole" on the inside of the slide is not a lube point. Filling it with lube will cause more problems than help.

[QuickStrike]

Except for the chamber/barrel, breachface and extractor/ejector channels, I don't believe overlubing exists. :D

All metal to metal surfaces get some WeaponShield. I even point the slide down and have lube run from top of the rail groove to the bottom (muzzle).

My 1911s sometimes spray oil back at me during dry firing. :( :p

[Omega Man]

1911's are famous for needing lots of lube, compared to Glocks, which can run dry.