Glock Armorer question re Channel Liner

[PLCedeno]

Let me premise this question by saying that i'm a Glock Armorer. I purchased a new G17 Gen4 4 today. Spent casing is dated Aug 15, 2013. Prior to shooting it I did what most of us do; replace the sights w/ something we prefer. Then detail strip and clean. This included taking out the striker assembly. As I took out the striker assembly the channel liner came out also. I slipped it back in and put everything back together. Took the striker out again and sure enough the channel liner came with it. This time I wiped the excess oil that came with the liner off and replaced it in the channel as deep as I could. When I took the striker out for a third time the liner stayed put. I don't remember anything about the liner being discussed at the class or have seen this happen in 20 years of handling dozens on Glocks. Has anyone ever experienced this? I'm taking the gun to the GSSF match in Salt Lake City on Friday and wonder if this is something that should be mentioned or even addressed by the armorer who is there? Has anyone ever even had to replace a channel liner?

[samuse]

You talkin' about the plastic cylinder shaped piece with the slot in it for the striker cruciform?

If so, all of mine came out with the striker when I pulled the slide apart. Usually 3 or 4 times a year on 3 or 4 Glocks for the past 10 years...

[PLCedeno]

No. I'm referring to the striker liner inside the slide. Not to be rude but the question was intentionally directed at armorers. Its a part one should never have to see.

[CoryCop25]

From what I can recall in my armorer's class in July, if the liner comes out, it's no big deal. Try to take a punch that fits in there and tap it in a little. Do not hit it too hard that it will deform the liner. If it bothers you too much, replace it (I probably would).

[PLCedeno]

The part itself was in perfectly good condition though very oily. Seems to be in there tight now though I haven't shot the gun yet. I know there is a specific tool for its removal. Again has anyone ever dealt with this issue?

[ST911]

Again has anyone ever dealt with this issue?

I've seen it several times over the years, various models and variants. No big deal.

[PLCedeno]

[QUOTE=Skintop911;1755040]I've seen it several times over the years, various models and variants. No big deal.

Thank you. Is it normal for so much oil to around the plastic? Should I try to take it back out and degrease?

[Chameleox]

Thank you. Is it normal for so much oil to around the plastic? Should I try to take it back out and degrease?

The oil part sounds unusual, especially for a part that's supposed to fit in a channel that's supposed to be pretty dry.

If its in there pretty solid now, though, I wouldn't mess with it. Maybe put a very thin patch down there to mop up any excess if its very oily, but if its staying put, I wouldn't try to force it out unless you have a spare handy. I'd pay close attention to the striker channel the next time you detail strip the slide.

[PLCedeno]

Thank you.

[C4IGrant]

Pretty normal on older guns (that are heavily worn) to see them come out. Don't know if I have seen a new gun exhibit this though.

No need for lube in the channel. So I would degrease it.


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