Quick Tip: Must-Have Replacement Parts for Your Glock®

Have you just bought a new pistol? And maybe you're thinking like a mechanic: What replacement parts should I have for it, JIC? Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb are here to give us the skinny. If your new gun is a Glock® - or any semi-auto pistol, really - the recoil spring assembly will eventually have to be replaced. It's like changing the oil on your car: replace the recoil spring every 5,000 rounds. Any gun spring will lose its springiness eventually, so it doesn't hurt to have a spare striker spring, extractor spring, and magazine spring, too. A replacement follower and base plate for the magazine are good to have on hand, especially if you drop mags on hard surfaces during competition. Or just buy some spare Glock® factory mags. You can NEVER have enough spare mags! Those are the parts that WEAR OUT on a Glock®. Pins and other small parts DO disappear during disassembly for cleaning (do they go where lost socks go?), so you may want to get those, too. Are there any other parts we didn't mention? Tell us in the comments below.
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[@ShogunGlock]

I have a spare glock, to replace my glock.

[@carlosluissantander4359]

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[@ryanthomas2374]

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[@fckjoebdn1776]

@@carlosluissantander4359 I don't think my wife could handle any more length

[@babayagalawless7046]

@@fckjoebdn1776 I’m sure she could

[@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus]

I cant afford a new one, they cost 1500$ around here

[@MR619Can]

for the Glock, have a spare recoil spring assembly, slide stop (includes spring), trigger/locking block pin, spare mags, firing pin block safety (includes spring). experience based on servicing a fleet of 1600 pistols over 14 years.

[@MR619Can]

@Jesse Robinson oops - our agency didnt use them - NY1 spring - hardly ever had them break. So yes, add the Trigger Spring to the list.

[@clintcannon1902]

I tried to order a "NY" trigger group, wanting a heavier trigger than stock...was told I cannot without breaking both laws and the warranty. Can you offer some insight or advice to that?

[@MR619Can]

@@clintcannon1902 where are you located? That seems silly! Who told you that? On another note, The best trigger set up that I like is the negative connector with the NY-1 spring. Smooth and just slightly heavier that the stock 5 lbs spring.

[@clintcannon1902]

@@MR619Can in Missouri, which for gun laws, might as well be TX or AZ. Was told that by seller (retired leo), and brother (almost retired leo)...although neither could specify.

[@MR619Can]

@@clintcannon1902 ya, sounds like a load of bubkiss. Buy your spring and shoot away. while you're at it, consider the "negative" connector. If you don't know how to install, consider finding an armorer. Or you can check youtube for DIY videos. it isn't difficult to do. Now, a minor caveat, if you are an LEO, then you should check your Agency policy and State law for "State" approved duty firearms detailing what you can and can't have. I know in Ontario, Canada, we are regulated for duty pistols. But for civilian use, it's not regulated.

[@Southernguitar74]

The best spare part is another gun identical to the one you have. Hehe

[@RickJZ1973]

Couldn't agree more!!!

[@brownells]

ZING! Well said!

[@midway27272727]

Bingo !!

[@giovantherehabilitatingthi1214]

You might mean is as to be funny but it really is the best option. Obviously if you have the money.

[@charlesjallans3064]

Yeah but you cant forget your spare parts, spare parts you need to have atleast 4 glocks just to be safe

[@centermass4552]

Excellent content. You need to do this for the new people who have bought ARs.

[@CalebSavant]

Filmed and coming soon!

[@newerest1]

@@CalebSavant thank you very much

[@zexelM]

In these dire times, Steve, Caleb and Paul and Brownells videos give me comfort and reassurance.

[@RickJZ1973]

Good video. Many underestimate the importance of maintaining a spare parts inventory for guns that are regularly used.

[@onofframp]

In a recent competition, he slide stop spring in my Poly 80 G19 broke right at where the spring meets the slide stop. I don't know why I had a spare in my parts box, but I did, and finished the competition.

[@brownells]

Well done!

[@ThtGuyNameJorge]

Thank you guys for giving the best, logical gun advice

[@JohnCBobcat]

This is just me, but especially if/when I buy a used Glock, I like to detail strip it and swap out ALL the springs--well, maybe not the slide stop and slide lock springs, but the recoil spring, trigger spring, striker spring, extractor spring, maybe the firing pin block spring. I also like to grab a spare pin set and extractor, even if I don't necessarily swap those out right away (I'll usually only do that if I notice high wear or chipping on the one already in the gun). If I see a lot of wear on the locking block I may make sure to have a spare for that model in the parts bin, but that's just me being cautious. Come to think of it, I should get another set of pins, springs, and small parts for my most-used Glocks as a just-in-case. Then again, I like to be a little cautious with my part-replacement schedules. And even if I don't actually swap the replacement in, I like to have it on hand as a just-in-case spare. All this even though I don't shoot anywhere near as much as I'd like, the last couple years.

[@erikjpendleton]

Man, I tell ya! These videos are therapy! It's almost like a calming effect takes place!

[@griff6985]

I was going to comment that I've worn out the barrel on several Glocks to the point that the sharp edges of the rifling are rounded off, but someone might take me seriously... I appreciate videos like this. Keep them up!

[@deezTX]

always quality and full of info

[@SleeplessInFl]

Sights. If you're going to run the plastic ones that come on a Glock, I would recommend a backup set or switching to some nicer ones

[@MOBROOKS]

I like these videos from ya’ll. Thanks. Had a Glock 19 since 06’ so I should get on this maintanence. I haven’t replaced a part yet.

[@brownells]

Thanks for watching!!

[@icelandviking1961]

Do a Glock shoot. Glock techs check your Glock and replace what’s bad if anything.

[@rileyen4608]

I keep my magazines stored loaded in a climate sealed case with 15 loaded instead of the 17. Because those last 2 rounds give that spring 90% of the wear over a 10 year time. So I rotate my storage every 5 years. After 5 years of storage I shoot it and restore the magazines loaded after measuring the springs.

[@Paul-up3pb]

Thank you 👍.

[@gregoblv5561]

Along with the Extractor spring add the plastic piece that sits against the slide plate. In these times you may not be at your work table when you have to make an emergency repair.

[@ericfreutel8240]

Very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@AnimeFan_2013]

3:06 - I can attest to how likely this is possible. I just recently had the experience while replacing factory springs with Apex springs on my SD40VE, dropped a spring but thankfully found it

[@col.strayga1389]

Extra extractor

[@Tula1940_LB]

It's not a bad idea to replace your pre gen 5 trigger bar and ejector housing with gen 5 parts. They went from a extention spring (gen 1-4) to a compression spring (gen 5). The extention springs are well known to break.

[@zillsburyy1]

Another great video!!!

[@deaneliot8230]

Love watching your videos, keep up the good work and information and keep the videos coming, thank you

[@brownells]

Thank you!

[@troybriggs1002]

the firing pin safety spring is super easy to loose if youre taking your slide apart

[@jstud999]

Trigger spring is definitely a must if you shoot your Glock. If your a high volume shooter it’s not a bad idea to have an extra locking block and locking block pin on hand as well.

[@PoconoShooting]

Who makes Glock OEM parts? Does Glock build them in-house, or do they Outsource Manufacturing?

[@richardharris5819]

Firing pin, firing pin, firing pin, firing pin:) Had one fail just the other day at the range...

[@blackmr9164]

"The small parts, once they drop down on the floor, they evaporate somehow."

[@5shotsr611]

I'd say spring cups is a must also. All internal parts of make/model will have tremendous results. The barrel is good, no need to worry unless your reloading

[@TheSuburban15]

If only because the lil buggers are so easy to lose

[@gregoblv5561]

If you are going to have a spare striker spring then spring cups are a must have.

[@5shotsr611]

@@gregoblv5561 i concur good'sir. Thats why I wrote "internal' parts :)

[@gregoblv5561]

@@5shotsr611 Agreed, but I have met people that were gun people and even one that was a gun shop employee and they did not know what I was talking about when I mentioned the cups. They either used a different make or never had the slide torn down. And as I said in another post you may not be at your work table when trying to return your gun to service so parts may disappear.

[@justsomeguy3931]

Great advice about gear, as always. Thanks for putting good knowledge out for free to The People

[@ETHRON1]

Question...how the hell do you loose your recoil spring...besides in a boating accident.

[@intensifier2182]

How many rounds will a barrel last?

[@tlc239]

What about trigger spring ?

[@isellcatlitter]

i always like a spare PALLET of ammo

[@5jjt]

Slide release

[@toki89666]

5000? 90%+ of people won't fire 500 rounds through any gun they own, and thats being generous. I'm not like that, but most gun owners probably own just 1 pistol that gets 1 box fired through it and stuck in a drawer. Nearly all of these new panic buyers are these type of people. I'd say a large amount never get fired at all!

[@timothypadilla8910]

You're spot on correct, can't tell you the number of used guns I've purchased that were barely fired. Hell I actually have a few myself as I've lost a few in the safe for long periods

[@dylanpaul1212]

I’m a pretty new shooter, 7 months now and I shoot every weekend lol slowed down a lot with this shortage but I have found a new passion bro and that’s GUNS AND AMMO AMMO AMMO!!

[@clown2franklin]

I broken 2 trigger pins on my glock before I keep those spare as well .

[@noble9140]

Keep a spare trigger spring too those can break

[@Tula1940_LB]

I called Glock they said replace the recoil spring between 3000-5000rds. I imagine 9mm guns are on the upper end of that number and 10mm , .40, .357 SIG are on the lower end. Could be wrong but that's what they told me.

[@fernandogalloso359]

The fire pin and extractor...

[@Tula1940_LB]

They really don't break. I'm sure you can find an example of it happening but it's rare.

[@joelmeier4008]

The mag release I’ve replaced a few on some range guns.

[@brorjordas1979]

Oh man. This was funny. Firearm techs magically makes their pins disappear onto their floor.?.. While I've found all of my even tiniest of possible replica airgun parts from the dusty concrete floor of my small storage room. Some of them tiniest springs even almost did flip into nothingness.. But perseverance has won so far - and brought all parts back.. "Never surrender!!''🤣

[@oso1165]

I know they're simple but do bolt action rifles have any wearable parts that should be replaced?

[@r.l.royalljr.3905]

You might eventually need to replace the mainspring depending on how many rounds you put through it. Only thing I can think of that might potentially break (that wouldn't outright trash the gun) would be firing pin. Maybe extractor/extractor spring depending on what kind of bolt you have.

[@oso1165]

@@r.l.royalljr.3905 cool thanks good to know

[@Tula1940_LB]

I've had a Mosin nagant sear spring fail but most modern guns not really. Ruger American strikers can wear out as well however that's not super common. For modern firearms not really.

[@jimhanty8149]

I actually WORE out an extractor on a new 2007 Remington 700 VTR 308 bolt gun .. great gun ..wonderful gun.. but at about 2500 rounds of target shooting (Hornady TAP) over a 2 year period..it just wore out… wouldn’t extract …didn’t break , but wore out… replaced it … I have never heard of that before , personally …

[@noncompliant209cali]

Lol imagine losing a big recoil spring. How?

[@killitwithfire2321]

Really, your not gonna mention having a replacement extractor!

[@Tula1940_LB]

They really don't break often. Good to have but they are durable

[@BT1776]

Knock on wood, the only thing I ever had to change out is the recoil spring. With that said, I keep all parts on hand so it would never be out of service. For those who detail strip, you would definitely want to keep extras such as firing pin spring cups and few other parts.

[@kasper_429]

Why does the younger dude look like he just stepped out of the 50s? Lol. Great video as always!

[@CalebSavant]

Because I'm Retro lol, and thanks!

[@outlawpat8038]

Go video for prepping if you own a glock

[@benjammin7993]

If you are that irresponsible to lose your recoil spring while cleaning your gun you probably shouldn’t own one.

[@Bobsansoucie]

People loose the recoil spring? There is no way they won't loose the spare.

[@internetexpert8153]

Who the fuck loses the recoil spring

[@PartTimeJedi]

does he pull down his sideburns from his hairline??

[@MrMountain707]

Glock Pmags suck. Buy glock mags

[@GrizzAxxemann]

Best spare part for a Glock? A 1911.

[@dengate6]

Glock "Perfection"

[@toki89666]

What gun is there that never needs parts that is generally expected to fire 1000s of rounds?

[@Agape11]

How many times did he say.... uhm?

[@rustybayonetcom]

The best glock replacement part is an M&P

[@6Sally5]

You left out the most important replacement part for any Glock...a CZ! 😁

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Alan Bycroft 😂

[@outlawpat8038]

$

[@GrizzAxxemann]

CZ75B>G17.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Alan Bycroft I love my cz p07 , but boy do I love my factory Glock 33 round magazine for my pcc

[@Southernguitar74]

Hipster alert.

[@user-tt4cq6ju9n]

For Glock have Spare Glock? Bs advice

[@DonieRayCocaine]

You forgot the most important replacement part for a Glock.... A Sig.

[@michaelgemmer2806]

Nobody’s ever just lost their recoil spring. Wtf these fools are just trying to sell parts.

[@RimfireAddicted70]

Zzzzzzzzz these two could put anyone to sleep.