STOCK Glock G29 getting primer strikes which don't ignite cartridge?

[TheGDog]

OK, y'day at the range, my G29 SF (Commiefornia) must've had like 5 (presumably) light primer strikes occur.

Most were during using the BLAZER range ammo. Another was with the Sellier & Bellot range ammo.

WHAT do I need to be looking at or servicing w/in this weapon?

I typically clean them after each and every range use.

The weapon is Bone stock. Nothing aftermarket on it, yet.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Normally I’d say it’s the ammo and still could be, but 5 is a lot across 2 different types. If you want some piece of mind just replace the striker spring, inexpensive and easily done.

 

[sndmn11]

If you clean it religiously, there's a fair chance the firing pin channel got some juice in it that is slowing down the pin's velocity.

 

[Kurts86]

Dirty firing pin channel comes to mind first.

 

[11boo]

First time with that Glock? Did you buy it NIB?

 

[TheGDog]

Dirty firing pin channel comes to mind first.

Link re: How to clean/lube that area specifically?

 

[TheGDog]

First time with that Glock? Did you buy it NIB?

Yes, NIB. First ever Glock purchase for me. Specifically with intended purpose be for Woods Carry, to replace the heavy 4" Ruger .357 Mag to shed 70z and gain 4 more rounds.

 

[sndmn11]

Link re: How to clean/lube that area specifically?

Don't lube it!!!!

 

[bpitcher]

As others said, make sure that area is clean and dry.

Also, hard primers are a thing. I have seen them across a wide variety of manufacturers. PMC sent me a new case of 9mm after I had several boxes worth of light strikes.

 

[Kurts86]

It sounds like this might be a warranty claim.

 

[TheGDog]

Ok.. so sounds like first order of business is inspect firing pin channel and ensure it's as it should be.

If not? fix it, then try again, observe if no light strikes again.

If firing pin channel seems to be in right conditions. i.e. Not wet in there. Then consider doing warranty work. Which... I'd assume is something you contact Glock about directly??

 

[TheGDog]

Don't lube it!!!!

Thx for the vid link. Yeah, some bit of "wet" had managed to get into there. w/ swabs I got all the "wet" out. and duly noted the port holes thru which the CLP would have entered into there, so I'll know to avoid all them in the future. Thx.

 

[sndmn11]

Your lube points should be four, just four, teeniest drops of lube in the whole pistol. Maybe twice a year.

The muzzle side slide rail on each side, the interior top of the slide between port and muzzle, the connector/trigger bar rub.

 

[bpitcher]

Did you try shooting the light strikes again?

You can also test after reassembly by dropping an appropriately sized object (such as a pencil or small piece of dowel rod) down the barrel and dry fire while holding the gun upwards. It should launch with some authority. Obviously all gun safety rules apply.

 

[TheGDog]

Getting the impression I'll have to dissasemble the firing pin mechanishm, in order to insure I've gotten out all possible lube+powder residue. Hopefully this weekemd will present w opportunity to attack that.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Getting the impression I'll have to dissasemble the firing pin mechanishm, in order to insure I've gotten out all possible lube+powder residue. Hopefully this weekemd will present w opportunity to attack that.

Nothing to it, just make sure not to lose the little plunger spring that might fall out or one of the cup ends on the firing pin assembly. I’ve had both come up missing when reassembling.