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.

Perfectly normal

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

If no parts fall out, you should be OK>

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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!