in this case, the fired case ejected. The case was not split. I talked to Glock USA tech rep on the phone. He said it sounds like the broken spring caused the issue. I am going to replace the guide rod/spring. Is there a better aftermarket brand to get, or is the OEM piece adequate
This particular pistol was made in 1996. My brother in law carried it as an active duty Federal officer in his last posting. Part of his job was as a firearms instructor. I talked to the BIL today, and he says that pistol probably had over 5000 rounds through it. He subsequently gave it to my Son.
Recoil Spring Assemblies (RSA's) are a consumable, and '96 means it's a Gen2, but I think it is still the dual spring.
A new OEM GLOCK RSA is all you need, and the non Gen4+ .40 will need a new one generally by 5,000 rounds anyway.
The test is:
1. Point the pistol muzzle up.
2. Pull back the slide until it sets the trigger.
3. GENTLY release the pull and ride the slide until you can let go.
If the slide DOESN'T go back into battery by spring force alone while in the vertical?
Get a new $7 OEM GLOCK RSA.
GR
