I was just gifted a Glock 42 and the slide lock is almost impossibly difficult to release.
I can barely get it to release with both thumbs and it's nearly impossible to sling shot.
Some forums say it can be due to not having a cartridge in the magazine, but I can't test this because I haven't purchased any 380 ammo yet, and didn't feel like making a special trip.
I've never had this problem with any of my other Glocks or handguns.
Do these guns just have a rough break in period or do I need to purchase an after market slide release?
>Inb4 H&K, Springfield, 1911, CZ, and nogunz shitposting
Glock Armorer here. Sounds like someone put it back together wrong. Find a Glock certified armorer. It should not be that hard.
>>28033402
>and it's nearly impossible to sling shot.
I don't really understand this point. Like, when the slide is locked back you cannot physically pull the slide back any further to release the slidelock?
>>28033484
I was almost positive someone like you was going to tell me that, but I still needed to hear it I guess.
Thank you
>>28033497
correct
OP are you being retarded and trying to slingshot the slide with an empty magazine in the handgun?
Because that's what your post sounds like.
>>28033402
are you retarded?
Did you try it WITHOUT a empty mag in the gun?
Do you have weak girly hands?
take the magazine out
push slide downward against table
post pics op
>> glock
>> problems
I'm not surprised.
This is what happens when you buy cheap guns.
7 posters, 7 replies: one of whom was OP saying he needed hearing comfirmation.
Sounds like a Glock flame thread to me...
>>28033402
>glock
Hey OP I figured out the problem
Nevermind, I'm being fucking retarded
Like >>28033516 said, I got some 380 ammo and it works fine.
This is completely different than how the G19 and G26 slide racks though. You can freely slide those without a cartilage in the magazine.
The Glock is perfect
>>28033550
>>28033706
Butthurt signiggers on suicide watch
>>28034046
>You can freely slide those without a cartilage in the magazine.
nigga what?
if you have an empty mag inserted in a semiauto, the follower should push against the slidestop and prevent the slide from closing until you drop the magazine or you physically pull the slidestop down.
>>28034046
>This is completely different than how the G19 and G26 slide racks though. You can freely slide those without a cartilage in the magazine.
Incorrect.
Also
>cartilage
>>28033402
When I bought my 42 it was impossible to get back together. The guide rod has a piece of metal on it that was slightly bent. Called Glock and they sent me new parts no questions asked.
I just give them a call.
Glock perfection.
>>28034046
>Speak out against Glock fanboydom
>Must retaliate in only way Glock fanboy knows how
I think you goofed in identifying the butthurt party, anon.
>>28034046
>You can freely slide those without a cartilage in the magazine.
your mags or your guns are fucked if that's the case.