Quick Tip: Glock Channel Liner Install & Tool

[@danbeidler2066]

I just got my G19 slide from Brownell's. It was not obvious that the channel liner was needed. For $3-$4 - why in the world would they not add that and increase the cost??? Grateful for the instructional video here - genius! Also, I really appreciate the great ideas below!

[@tacticalmerch5191]

Its amazing how easy and smooth these kind of procedures go when you have the right tool for the job.

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

I love when Im tinkering with something and Brownells has a video on it

[@Gadsdan]

A 5/16 roll pin punch works too, for those of us who don't have this install tool.

[@tuberaider]

Over the years, your videos have been very useful to me. Thank you!

[@kevinketchum5277]

I use a 5/16 x 5” lag eye bolt I got from the hardware store for removal. Works perfect where you can use the eye to pull it out with your finger. $2 hack versus $20 something for the tool and does the same thing. And if you remove it this way you will need to replace with a new one. Do not reuse because it will be damaged.

[@HappyFeetBoxing]

Thank you for this tip 👌🏽

[@bigcountryvet5984]

Nice video simple and straight to the point. Your videos are always the best instructions.

[@magiclarry7688]

I bought one from Brownells and couldn’t get a liner in it. Later I found out it came with the liner installed. Also I found out that there is not room for 2 liners…………

[@johnsmithjr5498]

Don't re-use a liner that has been removed. Should be common sense. When you remove a liner the tool leaves thread marks in the liner.

[@skylark4901]

I was thinking that should have been mentioned too, Ha

[@glock316]

No shit that’s like reusing toilet paper with shit on it.

[@chucknorris5141]

@@glock316 just rinse it off. Its all good.

[@stephenscott4019]

Well Duh...

[@aznazguy]

@@glock316 Just use the other side!

[@mr.lovell3645]

You guy's are a great store and resource !!!

[@mrbear3487]

Thank u sir for your explanation of Glock liners 😊

[@carlosdanger1843]

Man, you guys make great, short, to the point videos! Thanks!

[@rogerdevero8726]

Carlos Danger... (Wow, this guy was a Senator... No, Vice President!)

[@kamrandil4299]

I love these videos. Quick, to the point, and great closeups. Thank you!

[@mr.lovell3645]

I LOVE BROWNELLS!!!

[@bilzill1]

I wish my channel liner went im that ease

[@samlott99]

I inspected and bought a G34.4 last week. Great price, and the pistol is all stock except for the camo cerakote. Today I broke it down with a Glock tool, and when I pulled the striker assembly, the channel liner came out. I found a reference to someone else's channel liner coming out fresh after a cerakote job. Don't know if there's a connection or not. Anyway, it's loose in my G34, so I believe I'll just order and install one.

[@NotAJ-yn3xe]

Welcome to the 34 club.

[@ejtt5957]

The channel liner is rubber/plastic. When its baked in high heat it ruins it. I took a glock armorers glass and they touched on this. Not a big deal, just replace it after a cerakote job.

[@bulletprooftactical9842]

Great video my frien

[@jman5520]

Question for anyone what happens if you put the liner in the wrong way? And how can you tell if the liner is sitting in its correct position.

[@ptmxtwo]

the liner will only goes in so far (i suspect there may be a shelf machined into the striker channel that limits and set the channel liner's position) I have never seen a Glock that needs to have a replacement channel liner forced or hammered into the striker channel; however they must exist, hence the video. IF you must to use force to insert the channel liner, make sure you start the replacement liner "squarely" in the striker channel and hit the tool (used in this video) squarely with a small hammer. This video teaches a intuitive way for an installer to "know" when the properly installed channel liner has "bottomed out" or reached it's desired position in the channel. The video also stated which *end of the channel liner is installed head first into the channel. Unless your channel liner is defective based on a faulty installation or nasty removal, simply make sure the striker channel and channel liner interiors are both clean and dry and forget the additional cost for a tool and the potential damages you may incur by trying to remove a part that is fully functional as-is..... IF you can afford it, take a basic Armorer's Course sponsored by GSSF. You will be glad you did IF you are inclined to learn about and know how to take care of a good friend; Your Glock pistol!

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@ptmxtwo Cheap aftermarket (non Glock OEM) slides often need to be hammered in because they don't polish the inside surfaces so the liner catches on the rough surfaces. Also aftermarket channel liners which are often included in aftermaket slide part kits are often slightly oversized which also adds resistance. You have to hammer on those with the same amount of force as one would drive a nail into a 2x4.

[@michaelshanahan4965]

@@ptmxtwoDon’t forget first thing you do is cut the tab off the liner. Otherwise trouble.

[@steveo6685]

Is it ok to use a SS STRIKER sleeve with a plastic liner

[@steveo6685]

Do you need a tool if it’s stainless steel???

[@hotboybosko789]

What to do if your liner won’t go in the hole it stops at the top

[@408BARZ]

i have a p80 g26. my first build. could it be that my firing pin not going in all the way is because i dont have a channel liner? thank u

[@sh1529]

My liner is always loose. Does that mean I should replace it?

[@RemoteCamper]

Someone said to check for the bevel, then use a chopstick. I pushed mine in by hand with a chopstick and then a little tap on that chopstick with an AR15 magazine. Guns are tool after all.

[@buck_shot4197]

what happens if it's too tight of a fit, i broke three liners already( i was very careful) just seems like it's not big enough. can i sand the linner and the inside to get a fit it will not fit.

[@Mrx-jn1cq]

Does the 43 have a channel liner in the slide????? Please somebody tell me that know

[@scottsmith4683]

the 42 and 43 do not have channel liners

[@chrischiampo7647]

😎👍🏼 Nice To Know Thank You Brownell’s 😊😊😊

[@samanthahensley9838]

I put my channel liner in the wrong direction so now what happens

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

Gaston Glock comes to your home and you are never seen again.

[@tonyvanderboon2564]

My channel liner came out with my firing pin assembly so I figured it's deformed . I installed a new one but it is doing the same thing. I used the tool to insert the liner but there is no resistance. Liner bottoms out with no hammering on tool. I'm puzzled.

[@kevinketchum5277]

There is nothing wrong with it. Every now and then you’ll have one that comes in and out freely. Especially if the slide has been cerakoted or has a newer finish. Gen 1s and Gen 2s I work on almost never come out on their own. The newer Gen 5s I see them slide out on their own a lot. If you have one that slides freely I’d consider yourself lucky cause you don’t need the tool to remove.

[@sh1529]

How do you know when to replace the liner? I also have a loose liner. Should it be replaced?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

If your firing pin is being impeded causing light strikes then the liner should be replaced. A loose liner isn't necessarily bad, it just might be a sign of imminent failure. Liner failures are extremely rare, you really should never have to replace it unless you bake your slide which ruins the plastic liner.

[@julianf147]

I’m so interested in building guns for some reason…..why?

[@_lWhite]

What would a damaged liner do to the firing mechanism?

[@ooo6554]

Striker problems

[@OneofMyTurns]

What size thread is on that tool?

[@jrodr5625]

So I just got done putting in a channel liner on my brand new glock slide. When I took the tool out, a perfectly broken piece of the tip of the channel liner was still on it. I looked in the slide with a light and the rest of the liner is still perfectly seated with no debris or chewed up end where the piece broke off. Striker comes through just fine, every part went back into the slide without issue. Should I be OK?

[@KrankyYankyee]

Even with the tool my liner won't budge, might have to put it in a vice 😭

[@Smilldon]

can you reuse one?

[@theluisftw]

no

[@SonoranAstro]

Thanks Steve, my nigga.

[@pinhead2128]

Looks easy but it aint lol

[@jayheine8108]

Why do you need a liner??? There’s no liner in my 1911 slide so why does a glock need this special liner?

[@jamessonger3]

Jay Heine ...... lol god this response makes me think how stupid people are nowadays...

[@jayheine8108]

songer121 you saying I am???

[@jamessonger3]

yep sure am!

[@jayheine8108]

songer121 ok so everyone can now see what a dumb jackass you are! But it’s cool keep say stupors shit I’ll still be here!

[@jamessonger3]

lol what?!? can you not speak english? anyways, you saying that about 1911's is like saying everything should be the same... the reason something has something is because thats the way it was engineered... IT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS... unreal im even having this convo right now about this.... can you really not see how dumb of comment that was??? it has a liner because thats the way glock made it... simple enough for ya?