Glock Magazine Disassembly (In HD)

[@rogerscott9332]

11 years later and this is still the first one that popped up when I searched. That's what I get for being attached so S&W for so long and late to the party with Glock. Outstanding video sir. Very straight forward and resolved my issues. Thanks a lot.

[@pufthedragonCCS]

"it's as easy as that." No. It really isn't.

[@samsammy6210]

Yup, you got that right. Good video though. 👍

[@shooter3288]

Definitely not easy. Never could get it off. And i used a punch instead of a glock tool. But when pushing in on the tab i never could get my punch to go as far in the magazine as he did with the glock tool. I was only able to get the punch to go about an inch into the mag & that was it

[@thinredline8939]

pufthedragonCCS No freaking joke 9 mm Glock magazine is a pain in the ass especially to put back together

[@CharlieTheTexan]

Definitely not easy. I pushed the plate down before I realized I couldn't squeeze it enough to get it off. I had to use _two fucking metal paint scrapers and a shitload of force just to slide it off!_ Fuck that, never again.

[@tob357]

pufthedragonCCS - actually, it really is easy once you do it. 😊

[@carpkai]

Thanks for posting this.I've been shooting for over 50 years, but I just got my first Glock.All my other semi-auto pistols are Rugers, and they don't have the little locking tabs.It's amazing how you can find an answer to every little problem you run in to on yutube.I can't tell you how many times this resource has save me from throwing a gun or gun part,right through a wall.L.O.L. My son and I have done car repairs the same way.Knowledge is power.

[@Rogue308]

They don't just "pop right off"

[@CharlieTheTexan]

Not even a little bit. I guess if you do it enough, it'll wear it down enough.

[@gerarpope6581]

Okay, after 3 hours toiling along with probably 5 or 6 videos, I finally got it for my Glock 42. I thought I messed up the spring so bad that I would only be able to use 4 rounds LOL. It was only easy once I figured out the trick. Now that I've gotten it done, the trick that I would have told myself was first to push in, keep the spring down but put pressure on the plate to where it overrides the tabs and you can slide it out. This was the video that help me the most. A lot of videos said you had to squeeze or even use pliers. I'm glad I found that not necessary.

[@thebirdwhoflew312]

11 years later and this is still updated information! Thank you!

[@davidmanning3403]

Very helpful, thanks! On a brand new magazine, it is hard to open the first time. I used a pair of channel lock pliers to gently press the sides of the magazine (wrapped in a cloth to avoid scratches) which did the trick nicely.

[@dark2023-1lovesoni]

Thank you, I was having a bear of a time getting one of my mags open. I did not realize they had to be squeezed. Very hard I might add.

[@hickspanicKS]

I was today years old when I learned how to disassemble my Glock mags. LOL thank you

[@ctca2403]

Same here👍

[@vtxdaryl]

Excellent video on showing how to disassemble a new Generation Glock magazine with the tabs. You made it look easy, thanks.

[@Tinstar2]

I was trying to follow the instructions in the Armorers manual I found on line and was having no luck. I was worried that I was going to ruin one of my magazines as I thought that I was pushing too hard with my Glock tool, and I thought that I had messed up the spring, and I was about to try to pry the base plate off with a screw driver, and I thought about KZbin. I found your video and...piece of cake! Thank you a million times for such a clear, concise video that saved the day!

[@KSTrekker]

I've struggled with Glock mags for years until I watched this video. Some of it is grip strength, most of it is technique. For folks that struggle with common Glock tasks like disassembling the magazine, removing the slide, or even pulling the slide to the rear (you may laugh but my 13 year old nephew who is mostly fit couldn't do it on my G19) work on your grip strength. Get one of the finger and grip exercisers and use it while watching KZbin videos. It will not only improve your pistol grip, but simple armorer tasks as well.

[@GhostofSash1m1]

I told your mom to work on her grip strength on my cock

[@captaincaptain9488]

When i watched the KZbin video "Glock Magazine Disassembly (In HD)" by "Humans4Targets" i realized the trick is to push the punch far enough into the hole to cause the floor plate to move down into the mag alongside the spring. Then a little side pressure can be applied and the cover plate moves off more easily. Ended a lot of frustration for me. I hope it helps. I heard you say on one of your videos that you were having the same problem. P.S.: I enjoy your videos very much. Tom Corbett (retired teacher from Conn.)

[@TomAustin303]

Thank you - The trick of forcing the locking plate all the way down past the spring is what did the trick!

[@getpoked101]

As someone who got his first g43 a few months back and just took apart the mag for the first time. This was super helpfull even though its basic. The side tabs are really not mentioned in most places

[@followerofchrist6694]

I also am today’s year old when I learned how to take apart a Glock mag. First time was hard to squeeze, but afterwards it got easy.

[@66piperaztech]

Serious thank you dude! Squeezing with pliers and a rag as others suggest was useless and nearly destroyed my mag.

[@Flyingsqir]

Thanks for your video. I'm actually 50 and I've had my G22 Gen 2 since '91, but it came with non drop free mags, which are easy to remove the floor plates. I've since gotten drop frees and on the one I fiddled with, the other day, I couldn't get it off for the life of me. I wasn't pushing the floor plate down far enough, so thanks for the explanation. I'll fiddle with it tomorow. I have a couple of 2+ extenders that I wanted to install, so that's my reason for disassembly. Chris

[@Langdaddy47]

Thank you for providing some actually meaningful insight. All the other videos are just like put a screwdriver down and it pops out which is not accurate. You are a blessing

[@luckygreenforest508]

I just learn it from you after 5 years of being in gun communities. Your way is way simpler. Thanks ... :)

[@ELGusher88007]

Super Thx! I thought I had totally rendered it useless b4 watching your video. I messed it up so bad whereas the top follower I plunged it in, the bottom tab I plunged it in. I was ready to trash it and buy another UNTIL I saw your video. Other videos didn't go into great detail like you. I too had issues with the side tabs at first. Persistence paid off. On a Glock 23 Gen 4. Good work!

[@American_Muscle_Preservation]

I remember watching this 12yrs ago. Hope you’re doing well, sir!

[@mrbill2600]

Got my first Glock and this video is definitely of value. Especially after I drop a mag in the mud which, knowing me, will happen. Thanks

[@acrap56]

This is the best explanation yet! I am not new to firearms but fairly new to Glocks. With 1911 mags they have no locking tabs. Thanks for pointing that out on the Glock mags!

[@JackS_1640]

This is not as easy as it looks or seems; however, after reviewing these videos, the only way to really get the base plate off is to either use a punch or a small screwdriver to push the floor plate in. Then using the tool (screwdriver or punch) pry the base plat forward (towards the rounded end). It will snap past the tabs. Forget trying to squeeze the magazine. Then keep your thumb over the spring as you remove the base plate to keep it from springing across the room. You might want to wear gloves or wrap the magazine in a wash cloth because my palm and thumbs are pretty sore.

[@yoavsimon]

dude so simple. i learned this a long time ago i used an allen key, but hadnt done it in forever and forget exactly how to do it. thanks for saving me a headache and reminding my silly self this simple trick!

[@BobMarley-ht4gw]

I just got done reading a bunch of comments saying this method does not work. This is my first time ever stripping a magazine, and using this method i was able to get a magazine stripped, cleaned and re-assembled in about 4 minutes. I found i had to apply more torgue with the punch when pinching the sides in, but that was all it took.

[@christophert.weaver8653]

Very helpful video! I knew how they came apart, but I did not realize there were two little locking tabs (and I wasn't pushing the locking button down far enough). Thanks!

[@TruckerD86]

I just used this method on a Glock 42 .380 mag and it worked perfectly. Great video

[@morgantaban]

Thank’s for posting a video on how to change the spring on the Glock magazine, I just used your video to change the spring on my Glock magazine.

[@skifanatic18]

good vid for the newbies. i highly recommend that people do this with a glock tool or very small philips head screw driver. the leverage you gain makes it Much easier to remove the bottom.

[@willssonline]

I will be nominating you for the Nobel Peace Prize! Thanks for making this hitherto painful task a cinch. All the joints in my hands are giving you a standing ovation. I watched one other video before finding yours, and the "instructor's" method required the hand strength of a large primate. Well done, sir!

[@jaredrablin96]

Thanks a ton man! Just turned 21 and got a 42 for my first pistol and wanted to install a extended baseplate so I could get 2 extra rounds and this helped a ton!

[@_Theo215]

Same here. I grabbed the 26. Did you get the spring stuck under the base plate? I did😂I’m unable to get it from under the plate so that I can take the plate off. Jay have to just end up buying two mags. Such an idiot lol.

[@harr77]

Man so easy thanks for the video after my 1911 mag incident I haven't tried to disassemble a magazine again.

[@mattvanhugenstein]

pinching the sides is a great tip, helped me out, and the camera is amazing as always

[@davidmatz5036]

I'm one of the "new guys". Excellent Tutorial- clear explanation coordinated with effective camera work. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

[@Valkmir]

This helped me allot! My mag was faulty, came faulty from the shop. I thought, lets look at it before i make a trip that'll cost me 20 bucks, maybe I can fix it myself. And yes the inner plate was pressed in allready! Thanks man! Was an easy fix.

[@Vincentl2189]

this was perfect. new to glocks, didnt notice the clips on the side right away. thanks!

[@LibertyLou_]

Best, clearest video ever. Noobs, thank this man for an accurate demonstration on Glock mag disassembly

[@Brett.1984]

Thank you the only thing I wasn't doing was squeezing the sides to bypass those two little tabs. It really is easy. Making sure you put the follower back in correctly is important. They just "pop right off" they sure do right on off. Gah that was very easy thankyou defender of freedom, loved the story about you losing your gun at the get together with kids around. Love to hear more stuff like that. Need more people like you around very inspirational person.

[@mancubrr]

I want to thank you from a new glock owner for your videos they are very informative and deatiled!

[@ChromeFreak123]

I look at like this, even if you helped only one person out, the video is worth making. Great job and video Paul.

[@MavHunter20XX]

Thumbs up, dude. I had the hardest time, before I saw your vid.

[@wasp889]

Thanks alot. I was struggling taking the plate off of my magazine to put an extender on it. This was really helpful.

[@theweebs88]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I have a Gen 4 Glock and it takes a little effort, but they will come apart just squeezing on the sides as explained.

[@bathwars]

I cant override the little teeth at the sides of my g17 mag, fingers aren't strong enough

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

Yeh same here, guess we are destined to play piano instead, if only i could play the piano!!!

[@bathwars]

@@snowflakecuntreeman3947 haha unfortunately I'm not talented enough to play piano either! If you're still looking for a solution, what I do now is I use an allen key to push the button down and a miniature c-clamp to compress the sides of the magazine. Works a charm, though the button is a bit banged up from using the allen key. Make sure you don't tighten the clamp too much and put a cloth or something in between before tightening or it'll leave marks.

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

@@bathwars lol, great minds. Yep used a Allen key as well and used one of those wood clamp thingies to compress, think i should put a small G-clamp in my Glock case just incase. I'm not worried about looks, the more scratches something has the more character it has. My car has alot of character thanks to the woods 😁

[@davidmatz5036]

Excellent tutorial! Walking us through each step with very clear explanation, plus warnings about spring pressure, made it painless to learn. Many thanks from a geriatric tenderfoot who's all thumbs. Also appreciated nomenclature, and repetition. Keep the vids coming, Sir.

[@davecronise1793]

Thank you sir,I'm a new G26 Owner appreciate any and all info on G26 video links. I'm having a tuff(impossible) time trying to load the 10th round in a 10 rd mag, I get 9 no problem but the 10th is not happening. Any secrets?

[@13bigbee]

THANK YOU......I JUST GOT A G 27, AND YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME A LOT. THANX AGAIN

[@kirkervin1025]

video gave me confidence to change out my glock 30 45 caliber I changed to magazines less than two minutes just remember to squeeze the mag in a little bit worked just like the video

[@pandyy1188]

Thank you!! The stock base pad is hard enough to remove, but squeezing on the sides actually did help. I was skeptical at first but I was able to get it off.

[@jacobjaime2286]

Thanks for the video. I had to use a pair of vise grips, set with minimal pressure and a paper towel. Worked perfect!

[@TheyRiseBand]

For those curious, he’s using the official Glock Tool. It really is a necessary purchase. It’s $7.50 on Amazon and makes quick work of the mags.

[@harley270]

Thanks alot!!!!!!!....I was having trouble taking mine apart UNTIL I saw your vid and that I had to squeeze the sides of the mag.

[@trja900]

This was the only helpful video I found. Thanks.

[@misiuhagen4926]

A lot of guys and GALS who need to know this stuff. Thanks for the video. I'm new to Glocks and in need of swapping out the followers in the California 10 capacity G17/34 mags I own.

[@methane251]

Great video and great close-ups. I had installed Pierce Grips on my Glock 27 mags around 10,000 years ago and completely forgot about the two tabs on the sides.I wanted to put the original base plates back on for less printing when carrying. Done.Thanks.

[@jlee7811]

Thanks for the video. It’s one of those things that once you know how to do it, it seems super simple. I’m just always terrified I’ll break something if it offers even a little resistance.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Thanks Paul, I have some glock mags for my sub2000 so this will be useful. I just hope I can find the right type of dog to chew the glock tool first :] ~Israel

[@dmendez33]

Thanks a lot man, one of those new booties learning to disassemble and reassemble the right way. One question: when pushing down with the punch tool, I keep scratching and basically eating away the tab that locks the base plate in place, is it a straight down motion or at an angle that I should be pushing the punch tool into the base of the magazine? Thanks!

[@Mid-AirMan]

I was struggling to disassemble mine until i saw this. Thank you!

[@luisito6972]

I am not new to guns, but I appreciate the work u put in. Thanks man !!!!!

[@AXHEJAZ]

Fantastic disassembly video man, thank you so much for explaining everything so clearly and showing parts up-close to the camera with good angles. Most importantly thanks for recording in HD! :-)

[@brianpresto1446]

This is not as easy as it looks ha...

[@garygallant5390]

Use hairdryer to warm bottom of magazine it help ease removal.

[@samsammy6210]

I have to give that one a shot. Sounds logical.

[@gtbirdleg]

a great video, as you said, some of us are new to glocks and had some trouble disassembling their mags. thanks.

[@johneberhardt6101]

Yes, i'm new to Glocks, at least trying to take the magazine apart. Thank you!!

[@Grubkat]

Just bought a G19 and this absolutely has helped. Thanks for the re cap.

[@duane9707]

Perfect process to disassemble the Glock magazine, I found that it is NOT necessary to "pinch" the magazine sides to release the tabs.

[@drjaye1962]

Bro...thx great vid, required no muscle, no muss, no fuss, I was worried how much side psi it would require, (G19 gen4 mag) fingers worked just fine...I was also concerned if it would "Waller Out" the lil hole...nope, BTW glockstore wants $29 for their disassembly tool, which doubles as a bottle opener...ha ha I changed out the followers n put in gen5...(worked great)...great job...keep em coming...be sure 2 squeeze on the tabs while pushing down, be sure 2 snap the post in (kinda aggressively)...once u have ur fat finger out of the way, (oh thats just me), one of the easiest upgrades I've ever done...(after watching 7 different vids...ha ha)

[@wolfeCw]

drjaye1962 woller out haha

[@MacheteMambi]

AWESOME! Best demo on KZbin!

[@theblacksaint24]

Very helpful. the only time I take apart the glock mag I fight for 20 min and scratched all of it. Damn it is so easy!!!

[@leesvillela5506]

Would you say to tear down the pistol and mag once a year or 1000 rounds?

[@dtsenear]

I have had my Glock 23 for 2 years and have never successfully gotten one off these off, even with the armorers tool. I did it like you said, just stick the tool straight down and let go before pinching the sides, I got it off on the first try. It was awesome. My question is: Every time I do it, the follower flips over like it did in your video EVERY time. Is this bad for the magazine when it flips over? Also my follower is pretty scratched up from all the times I tried. I

[@panama-canada]

Squeezing the sides of the mag does not work. I thought my fingers were not strong enough, so I put the mag in a vice and squeezed the sides so good, they almost cracked - still the side lips won't budge. Torqueing the base plate with a punch real good is the only way but I bent the plastic around the hole of the baseplate.

[@gr0ove]

I agree. I was so focusing on squeezing I wasn't applying enough pressure towards just sliding the bottom out. After I took the bottom off, I tried squeezing the clip and it has no play in it, not even the slightest. It's hard plastic so it doesn't move without cracking. The glock mag tool doesn't require sqeezing either, just press the tab away from the hole and pull apart hard.

[@TexZenMaster]

I was able to squeeze it by hand. It wasn't easy.

[@charleswindham2889]

Alex Povolotski Just get a oil filter wrench with south grip ends,& push the pin down while applying pressure at notches with soft grips. No problem. Even a girl knows this.

[@jw7570]

Outstanding tutorial! Clear, concise and directly to the point. thanks

[@user-cn3rq1be5h]

This is a better video than the one Glock posted. Thanks

[@rebirth2969]

I’m over here about to buy a tool. You saved me money. Thank you

[@stephenlozano2816]

Thanks for posting this video! I just purchased a couple of Pearce plus 1 magazine extensions and this video helped a lot. I had to use an Allen wrench and a small channel lock wrench to squeeze the tabs on one of the mags because finger pressure wasn't enough to compress the two tabs. Got em swapped out though!

[@kevinb3030]

Excellent Video On Both My Glock 17 Mags Base Plates Are Loose Didn't See It Till Today They Never Been Taking Apart ? Thanks

[@cn8455]

Hello sir. I'm new to firearms. I want to ask, how will I know if the gun or the magazine is loaded without disassembling the magazine?

[@LilYeshua]

Thanks man! You made it easy! I replaced may stock mag bases with Vickers Tactical Mag bases on my gen 4 :)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Thanks for the tutorial. I've been thinking about adding grip extensions to my G27 & this will help when I do.

[@Tousanx]

My magazine got wet and fully submerged is it a good idea to live the springs? Thanks in advance

[@TexZenMaster]

Just the info I was looking for. Thank you. My Gen 4 mags don't have that locking tab, but these Gen3 Glock 18 mags do.

[@acpacp7480]

Glock 42 are way harder to remove the base plate. But it can be done. Good video thank you. Very helpful.

[@anthonyardovino9948]

Tried this on a G43 and had to use channel lock pliers to move the sides of the magazine--but the technique worked.

[@prosteelheader]

this video rocks!! thanks a bunch for posting. everyone tells me how difficult it is to take these mags apart. not difficult at all, now that ive seen this. thanks again!!

[@DrJimJam111]

Very nicely done vid. THANKS!! Question: Do you think the floor plate is actually necessary? Seems the spring seats quite well without it.

[@Dragon_rls]

Thanks for posting. You saved me the price of a new mag! Much appreciated.

[@TheScorogrif]

I’m a new guy thanks to this video and I did it in 30 seconds thank you

[@jimfreeman7656]

I am new to Glocks... worked for me. Thank you!

[@CODproR19]

What if the magazine doesn't have the smaller floor plate that's attached to the bottom part of the spring? The one that has like the little button, can the magazine still function properly without it? Because mine is missing

[@humans4targets2]

@oglethorpe38 g23 mags are 13 rounders, but if you live in unfriendly gun states then you can only have 10 rounders and they do not stick out of the gun.

[@sevany6581]

the best explanation in youtube so far, but a locking plier may help a lot. my finger just not strong enough to squeeze it. ..

[@Serpico1152]

Thanks for sharing this video, I didn't even begin to play it without first thinking that your dog must of got ahold of that Glock tool by the looks of it, I'm getting ready to install some Pierce extended ends on a couple of new magazines after doing it on some others years ago but not remembering the easier way to do it by squeezing the sides, for people who have strength difficulty you could open up some plyers to the larger setting and use some light leverage instead.

[@SirDrBacano]

thanks for posting this video and care about us beginners and those of us (me included) who can take as much knowledge as possible from all veterans in the world of firearms. Not everyone has been around them as long as others nor knows all their ins and out, so once again I'm deeply appreciated. keep making great videos man thank you.

[@45calibermedic]

@humans4targets2 How often do you clean your Glock magazines? Do you clean them after so many rounds? Thanks a bunch for your response!

[@antouab221]

One perfect video, clear picture and professional instructions, thx a lot man. cheers

[@robl6610]

Thanks a lot, I just got a g19 and couldn't get the bottom of to put a grip extension on. Big help.

[@ryanutter35]

Awesome!!! used this video to guide me how to add pinky extension for my 27. Thanks!!