never mind i got it....i had to pull the slide forward and when the trigger went into firing position you pull the trigger while continuing to pull forward...i was scared as hell for a minute
It's a tight fit and I wouldn't recommend it. If fired, I would imagine the barrel getting stuck on the slide which would damage the outside of the barrel. I'd also be weary of what the recoil spring would act like.
When you assemble it, make sure it is tucked down in the pocket.It's OK if you notice it has ridden out when you removed the slide.
Its easy to do, pull back the slide a tiny bit, then pull down the tabs on the side, the slide will then slide off. Take out recoil spring and barrel clean them, lube everything but not too much.
Yes.
You cannot just swamp them out no.
It depends totally on the type of ammunition, but for a given caliber a Glock generally has LESS perceived recoil than another pistol of similar weight, because of the recoil mechanism and the flexibility of the frame.
@ 125mm
Barrel test date code. Check w/ Glock for key to code.
You will have to contact Glock for manufacturing data. Don't be surpirsed if they don't provide it.
"Best" is a very subjective measure. Barrels by any major barrel manufacturer or by Glock would not be a poor choice.
The barrel, bottom of receiver, and the slide. All should match. If not, you have a gun that was built from different lots.
It will obviously stick out about a half inch and look odd but otherwise it will function fine. Some aftermarket barrel have to be fit but a factory one should drop in. ------- The above information is incorrect. In addition to being longer, the position of the locking block in the 17 is different.