{"id":432975,"date":"2024-12-05T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=432975"},"modified":"2024-12-20T15:27:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:27:39","slug":"gunsmithing-101-how-to-disassemble-your-glock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/gunsmithing-101-how-to-disassemble-your-glock\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunsmithing 101: How to Disassemble Your Glock"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you own a Glock\u2014or four, or ten\u2014you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s almost like a rite of passage to have at least one “plastic fantastic” gun that\u2019s actually a Glock rather than a Glock-off (yes, I said it). And if you own a Glock, you might have heard that they never need to be taken apart. After all, they\u2019re made to run dirty, so just lube and move on. It is true that lube tends to be more important than cleaning your Glock. However, if you want to swap out parts, inspect for wear, or maybe you do want a clean gun, you need to know how to take it apart and clean it every now and again. I\u2019m going to walk you through taking a Glock apart all the way down to the bare bones.<\/p>\n

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Want to take your Glock apart? We’re going to take you through the steps. [Photo: Kat Stevens]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What tools do you need to disassemble a Glock?<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t need a wide array of tools to disassemble your Glock. There are Glock tools<\/a> specifically made for taking these guns apart. They\u2019re affordable, simple, and easy to use. But if you prefer to use tools other than a Glock-specific multitool, here\u2019s what we suggest:<\/p>\n