SCT19 Troubles Part 1

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Guys, the issue has been fixed. Please continue watching the series to find out what the problem was! I appreciate all your input and support!

[@jmckinney149]

I had the same issue with a Dagger frame and kinetitech complete slide and trigger. I polished all the contact points, especially along the rails where I could see heavy contact. It was all good after that. I think some fitting work is expected with custom guns.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I agree, I make sure to polish all the parts before installing. My issue was the overwatch precision connector was out of spec. After swapping it out with an oem connector it was good to go. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuaferris4063]

I had to is exact problem. Get a recoil spring assembly from psa. This recoil spring is a few lbs heavier than oem. You can always get one from somewhere else too but mine did the exact same thing.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll definitely keep that in mind! 👊

[@jamieguffey9628]

Same on a P-80 i put a Glock Spring in and no more issue@@tacticaltrashpanda

[@edward1963bg]

Something I noticed, to the left front of the safety plunger you can see a slight drag mark where it appears that shark fin portion of the trigger bar might be dragging slightly ????

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That may have caused the issue too but then I noticed the connector angle was off too

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

Connector pinning your trigger bar to the frame causing your vertical extension to hang up in between your striker safety and the slide?

[@alishmaalexander7339]

Agreed

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Ended up replacing the connector and solved the issue 👊

[@SilverbackOrdnance]

Recoil spring is your issue. It’s dragging on the guide rod. I can hear it when you rack the slide. Mine is smooth as butter.

[@CrystalLakeLegacy]

Anytime I had this issue on older builds I would put oil all around on the bottom of the lugs of the barrel and it would fix it… maybe I just kept getting lucky🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

A little extras polishing and changing out the connector did the fix for me.

[@realslowtunes]

My scr frame won’t lock into place. It looks like the locking block

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Maybe try polishing it. Might help

[@DesertTactical]

I got the SCT frame and PSA SW5 slide and have had ZERO issues.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Sweet! It’s always great when you have a 100 percent running firearm after you finish your build!

[@deucedeuce1572]

Had a problem with a recoil spring that also caused the slide to not want to go into battery all the way. After trouble-shooting for a while and testing each thing it could be, I finally realized that the recoil spring was getting hung up on the polymer guide rod. When I tried a polished steel guide rod it stopped happening. I know it's unlikely to be your problem too, but just a thought for anyone else having a similar problem to consider.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

For me, I realized it was a connector issue but the recoil spring was definitely one of my first thoughts

[@Stu23Kat]

​@@tacticaltrashpanda I had a similar issue after I had my factory slide milled and cerakoted. Replaced the OEM recoil spring (it's several years old) and haven't had any more issues while shooting. What was the issue with the connector? I have the ghost minus connector.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

@@Stu23Kat the bend angle from the factory was off. It was causing too much slide rub.

[@Ammoalchemistreloaded]

I just had this problem with a 19l the slide kept getting caught on the recoil spring nut. I've since rounded that nut off with no further issues

[@ChristianGrest]

I like the Apex safety plungers. I've had this issue with P80 builds. In my experience it was just polishing and connector. Regardless, I know you'll get it straightened out. Love the look of that build!

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I appreciate it brother! Oh the joys of building!

[@Freakingstang]

Check the sides of the rails. The two scts I’ve messed with were wider than oem that caused binding on slides. Also double check the birds head on the trigger bar isn’t riding on the underside of three slide, both of mine did and need clearancing.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Made sure to polish everything up. It ended up being the connector angle

[@tsechejak7598]

Does thr trigger bar birdshead drag underneath because of SCT frame rail height or is it another issue with trigger bar motion in frame or something?

[@wilkaiba]

I think it has something to do with the trigger safety and plunger. Happens on psa daggers when holding the trigger and racking the slide. I believe the recoil spring and firng a live round has better success pushing back into battery. However i did still have issues.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That’s a good assessment. Mine happened to be because of an out of spec connector. I got a whole series on it. Thanks for watching!

[@marcoraya3849]

I had the same issue. It was the the screw on the right side of the optic. It was to long and was causing issues with the safety plunger. I shaved away at the screw and zero issues after that.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I always use a short screw on the right side just for that reason. In my case, it was too much connector rubbing onto the slide

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

Might need a 20lb recoil spring in it.

[@Detman329]

Exactly,that’s what the issue is,other springs have nothing to do with it going into battery

[@JoseDiaz-rb7vr]

What type of magazine is that one?

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Oem Glock mag with a strike industries emp

[@alishmaalexander7339]

It’s the shark fin on the trigger bar. May need to take the fin down a bit. Also is ur trigger shoe plastic? Examine how the back of the shoe, forces the bar up ( when u hold the trigger back) and the fin touches the slide by the breach face before it get to the fire pin safety plunger. In short file the slope of the fin down some.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That was one of my initial thoughts as well but it ended up being the bend angle on the connector rubbing the slide too much.

[@alishmaalexander7339]

Interesting, because the way it seemed to occur was when you held the trigger rearward. And would go back into battery when released. Glad you’ve resolved it. Pls share some more sct frame stuff. I just received a Marconi mag well. Fits well not like a steel city arsenal on a……, but with some frame mods( ie dremel tool) will be very adequate. Don’t really want to dremel mine but would like to talk about it. Great stuff bro. Give my regards to MGB

[@Astronaut_Bear]

I keep hearing the SCT frame stiples pick up a lot of grime. is this true? do they get dirty very easy from your hand?

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I haven’t handled it enough to notice it on the SCT yet but I’ve had it happen on similar textures. Nothing that a toothbrush can’t clean off.

[@ericaddis7414]

IDK what slide you're using but I've built 6 SCT 19 frames and all are perfect. Two of them have over 10k rounds.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

It wasn’t the slide, it was a bad connector.

[@Peemanhermit]

It's not your rail. Could be your trigger...the shark fin is hanging up on your safety plunger. Take some 600 and 800 grit and sand the fin ever so slightly until it doesnt hang up then polish the fin. Had the exact same issue. If you ride the slide back into battery slowly and look in the chamber you can see where it hangs up.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Great information brother!

[@saintjuice1923]

It’s the plunger or the channel liner

[@wadewilson524]

Glock puts copper moly lube on the slide rails from the factory. They recommend you leave it there for break-in and let it wear off with use. (don't clean off the moly lube). It is the same copper anti-seize lube you can get at any car parts store. Most "clone" slides and frames ship dry. The best thing to do is add a very small amount of the copper moly lube to the slide rails like Glock does for initial break-in/lapping. Very light coating (one drop for the entire thing) of oil on the outside of the entire barrel and lugs. Tiny amount of oil on the connector. No oil anywhere near the firing pin. This should solve most of these issues.

[@JoshG5110]

Thanks for the video. It was very informative. And that knife is badass man.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Thanks for watching man. Definitely sentimental to me.

[@masonbjornson6922]

Anyone have an IWB holster maker for these? With TLR-1 and SRO.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Typically any Glock wml holster should fit.

[@jerrychen4601]

Hi, what tactical flashlight is that?

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

OLight pl pro valcyree

[@jamilalwan3327]

check the connector - it might be way off... and might require some bending to bring it a little closer to the trigger housing.. Just do it in small increments, if you bring it too close to the housing you loose the tactile feeling of the reset.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

You hit the mail on the head! I did exactly just that at the end and it solved the issue! Just recently added part 3 over the weekend! 👊

[@jamilalwan3327]

@@tacticaltrashpanda glad to know that you solved the issue. I will try to watch the rest of the videos update. I like your narrative style and the experience sharing. We all learn together.

[@chrismoran9779]

its the barrel not locking up, may need to file the hood of the barrel

[@blue80elcamino]

I had to dremal the hole for the safety plunger and no problems after that

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Yeah, sometimes a build requires that if the slide is coated. Mine happened to be the connector angle

[@Reloadingfromthehotpot]

It is the barrel not locking up, I had the same issues.... 👉💨

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

It sure is. I believe it was due to the connector being out of spec and rubbing on the slide too much after further inspection. Had to adjust the bend angle and ordered an oem recoil assembly.

[@trucking2720]

Put a 20 or 22 pound recoil spring in it

[@tsechejak7598]

Anyone run that frame with 40 or is it only 9mm safe?

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

As long as you have the right trigger housing or ejector, 40 or .357 sig is gtg

[@MichaelThompson-sp1hi]

Recoil spring maybe?

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Connector angle

[@seancssu]

Maybe try and OEM trigger bar? I have a Kiger 9c lower with a brownells slide, L2D parts kit, combat armory barrel and an OEM guild rod. No hang ups at all. Best of luck

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

After further investigation, I noticed the Overwatch precision minus connector rubbing on the slide. Had to adjust the bend angle but I also ordered an oem recoil spring as well to make sure it runs reliably.

[@seancssu]

@@tacticaltrashpanda get her running! My best Glock is honestly gonna be oem, gen 3, while they still make them. Brownells has gen 1 clones

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

@@seancssu will do very soon! This is going to be my carry option for when I’m in P80 hostile environment

[@seancssu]

@@tacticaltrashpanda what p80? Those are illegal, you disposed of yours ;)

[@seancssu]

@@tacticaltrashpanda I built my current carry because I want my first g19 (gen 5fs) to be around when I’m 90. She’s honestly gonna be a safe queen and I’m fine with that. Right next to my first carry, a yeet cannon.

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

Love that St.Croix frame!

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

It’s definitely got a nice feel to it!

[@tonycall8059]

You need to Polish the shark fin on your trigger bar and take the edges off of your plunger so it's rounded and not sharp and your trigger will smooth all the way out.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I was considering rounding the shark fin but then realized it was the connector. I put up an update video on it but I guess YT isn’t pushing it.

[@jongretty]

Needs a stronger recoil spring imo.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Swapped to an oem recoil spring but it turned out to be a bad connector bend angle by Overwatch Precision.

[@jdot1762]

def the recoil spring

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That’s what I thought too but it ended up being an off set connector bend angle.

[@tecmoney6568]

The joys of being A builder🫡✊🏾💪🏾💯👉🏾💥💥💥💥

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

It’s how we get better and better with our craft 💯

[@tsechejak7598]

factory parts

[@Tacticaltaco-kc9be]

Guiderod spring

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Thanks for watching

[@damionchrist]

Connector bro, those always need tweaking a bit. Killer build regardless 👍

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

You’re right about that! After further inspection. I noticed the bend angle was to far out, causing the slide to rub. 💯👊

[@damionchrist]

Glad you sorted it out bro, hope she runs like a top now! Respect 🤛🏼

[@jont3227]

@@tacticaltrashpanda I just had the same problem after installing a GGP slide and OEM Glock Plus connector at the same time. Thought it was the slide but the connector had too much of a bend. I tweaked it a bit and now it works like a dream, no more sticking.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

@@jont3227 yeah the bend angle on a connector can cause a few different type of issues. Happy to hear you got your build to run! 💯

[@chrissinclair4442]

One, sounds like it needs to be broke in. Also, get a titanium plunger with lighter spring. Compare your Glock to others. Take mag out and empty chamber. Cocktail it, dry fire and don't let the trigger go. With trigger still depressed slowly cycle slide. Compare how it feels to other Glocks. Also do this without holding trigger down. Does your unlocking from battery, then cocking the hammer feel rougher or heavier then other Glocks? Check the recoil spring/guide rod. Make sure it isn't moving side to side/slightly off its cut mount. Harder to diagnose. Something I always wanted to do but never did, was take engine honing oil like for new cars, and use it to smooth rails and slide together.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Thanks for the advice!

[@DavidQuinones69]

Keep shooting it. Put about 100 rounds through it. The tolerances need to break in.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

I appreciate the tip. Found out the contractor bend angle was off, causing too much slide rubbing.

[@Peemanhermit]

It's the shark fin on your trigger bar. Had the same issue. I ended up sanding with 600 grit and polished it up. Careful not to change the fin. Rails are fine.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That definitely helps with similar symptoms but it ended up being the bend angle of the overwatch precision connector in my case.

[@txb0iiballejo68]

Get a Stock ghost trigger

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Trigger wasn’t the issue. It was the connector

[@trucking2720]

U need gun butter on them rails oil or something

[@trucking2720]

It’s dry

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

No it wasn’t. I pinned the reason why it wasn’t working properly

[@rdmyofb]

I see lots of videos detailing assembly and takedown, why not teach people.

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Because the tube has already given me a few warnings and a strike. Trust me, I would love to teach in detail but they have already threatened to delete the channel.

[@AngrySargeG01]

Polish all the things just saying

[@AngrySargeG01]

Out of love 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

That’s in part 2! 🤣

[@AngrySargeG01]

@@tacticaltrashpanda I saw the end and gonna be a part 3 👀👀👀

[@ironwolf1799]

Yo shoutout to etched ordnance slide plate you should pick one up theyre titanium and I think one would make this build perfect looking

[@tacticaltrashpanda]

Thanks for the advice! Luckily the holosun dose required a slide plate unlike the trijicon though.