How to Disassemble a Glock
Point the pistol in a safe direction., Release the magazine., Open the slide., Check for remaining ammunition.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Point the pistol in a safe direction.
Make sure that the pistol is pointed in a direction where any accidental discharge cannot cause physical harm to you or anyone else.
Keep your finger away from the trigger, and outside of the guard.
This will help prevent accidental firing. -
Step 2: Release the magazine.
Press the magazine release with your thumb and remove the magazine with your other hand. , While continuing to point the gun in a safe direction, pull the slide back and lock it open with the slide stop lever.
You can push the lever up with your thumb while holding the slide back with your other hand.
This will hold the slide open. , Once the slide is open, look into the chamber and ensure that no ammunition remains in the gun.
Use your pinky finger to sweep for ammunition in the chamber as well.
Check three times for remaining ammunition before proceeding to disassemble the gun. -
Step 3: Open the slide.
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Step 4: Check for remaining ammunition.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that the pistol is pointed in a direction where any accidental discharge cannot cause physical harm to you or anyone else.
Keep your finger away from the trigger, and outside of the guard.
This will help prevent accidental firing.
Press the magazine release with your thumb and remove the magazine with your other hand. , While continuing to point the gun in a safe direction, pull the slide back and lock it open with the slide stop lever.
You can push the lever up with your thumb while holding the slide back with your other hand.
This will hold the slide open. , Once the slide is open, look into the chamber and ensure that no ammunition remains in the gun.
Use your pinky finger to sweep for ammunition in the chamber as well.
Check three times for remaining ammunition before proceeding to disassemble the gun.
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