Newbie Glock 19 question

[jgofnj 5]

Hey guys. Been shooting for a a couple of years now. Just bought a used Glock 19 from a police officer in Kansas. I also own one other 9MM. This is my first Glock I ever owned and not familiar with the components of it. My other 9mm is totally different cheap gun (Hi Point C9)

 

Dumb questions - Is it normal when the slide is open for the barrel to jiggle a little? Is doesn't move when the slide is closed. I have not shot it yet, just got it a few hours ago. I know the gun is one of the most reliable guns around, didn't know if this is normal or if it is due to wear and tear and if I should replace any parts.

[RAL1979 9]

Perfectly normal

[Scott204 1]

Exactly perfectly normal, too bad you live so far I coulda given it a once over for you.

[HarryLee 0]

If no parts fall out, you should be OK>

[jgofnj 5]

Thank you all guys - I appreciate the responses. This is what I love about this forum.

[GRIZ 3,369]

Your Glock is fine. It has to jiggle a little with the slide back for it to work. You have also bought just about the best all around 9mm.

[jermz1987 243]

yep just checked my glock 19, does the same thing. perfectly normal.

[jgofnj 5]

Your Glock is fine. It has to jiggle a little with the slide back for it to work. have also bought just about the best all around 9mm.

 

Thanks, I agree it is one of the best all around 9mm, which is exactly why I finally bought one.

[jgofnj 5]

yep just checked my glock 19, does the same thing. perfectly normal.

 

Thanks for checking, nice to know that's the way it is suppose to be that way.

[echo five foxtrot 1]

Check this out. Right around 1:00 it covers locking / unlocking. I am sure there are better animations to show the relationships of the parts in the cycle of operation, but this one is Glock specific:

[jgofnj 5]

Check this out. Right around 1:00 it covers locking / unlocking. I am sure there are better animations to show the relationships of the parts in the cycle of operation, but this one is Glock specific:

 

 

very cool

[Little Red Rooster 0]

Definitely perfectly normal. I believe it's called a "floating barrel" or at least that's what I was told when first looking and learning about the gun.

 

I bought the G19 Gen4 about two months ago and am extremely pleased with it. So far it's been awesome in every aspect.

[iRescue 0]

As everyone else is saying - you're good to go!

 

I got a G19 Gen 4 last month. Put about 500 rounds through it in 3 trips.

 

Flawless.

 

This gun is sweet. You're gonna love it. Enjoy!