JOHNNY GLOCK YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Since my retirement I have taken on little projects that I didn't have the courage to do before. One of these was putting together my very own 9mm pistol. I have seen some call these "Guchi Glocks", whatever, I call mine a "Sammy Glock". However, I was highly disappointed with my creation for a while because I was getting several failure-to-feeds. That is until I saw this video!!! I have about 12 old mags from my working days with the Glock 19. As per your recommendation I changed three springs (as an experiment) to the 17 length, and "SHABANG". I could feel the difference right away. With the old mags I could feel my Sammy Glock kind of dragging rounds into the chamber. Now it feeds with a very positive slam, I feel no drag at all. I cannot thank you enough for sharing such valuable information.
Just the way Johnny talks to the camera is what made me subscribe, he is communicating in a way even I can understand. I’m a fan already, thank you Mr. Glocks 😀
Firearm diagnostics from Johnny Glock vids are second to none. Your vids/archives have raised my comfort level to perform simple and some complex repairs/maintenance.
Firearms forensics 101. Great stuff man! The way you show every how and why for every aspect really helps everyone, inexperienced through well seasoned.
You demonstrate a very thorough and professional process here. I know a lot of gun owners, and probably gunsmiths too, would have stopped after the slide release consistently caught the slide on an empty magazine. However, You have a set procedure for diagnosing and verifying the function of EVERYTHING related to magazines. You didn’t stop the moment you could say “there - it works!” In this case, you found a messed up mag spring that HAD to be replaced because you kept going. Also, it never would’ve occurred to me to check the mag release spring. Hats off to you sir! Coming from 1911s, I know a lot about magazine problems. I had a Kimber compact 1911 that came with unusable mags. Even with new springs, followers, and baseplates, I still didn’t trust them 100%. There are so many variations of followers, but eventually you figure out what works. Every time. A long time ago I found one company - Tripp Research - that provides 100% magazines and mag parts for 1911.
Greetings from Caracas Venezuela, congratulations for your channel and for the excellent lectures published on the Glock pistol, thank you for that, a hug for you and your family, continued success, much prosperity, health and work, later on I will do several questions related to the topic, for now I'm still in tune with your videos, see you soon.
Every year I buy new magazines for carry and add my old carry magazines to my range mags. After vetting the new ones. After doing this for over 25 years I have accumulated enough magazines that when I go to training classes I never have to worry about loading magazines.
Johnny glock is the glock whisper. At my club i was going to open a mag rehab center 🙂 . People think i am nuts i clean my mags before i put them away into my range bag. All my mags not just my glocks Great instructions again
Good to see you back. A baby bottle brush is a good cleaning tool for mags and inside mag wells too (just dont get the foam tip kind or they could leave foam chunks in places you dont want them).
replacing the Springs with a 12 coil and an 11 coil very smart I've been doing that for at least the last 15 years with my G17 and G19 mags but replacing the followers IMO completely unnecessary just clean them on a regular basis.
Another great video. What would be a good round count to look at all this for mantance. You don't know how many mags I gotten for free because people don't want to mess with them . And their super cheep to fix. This is way I love your videos you show every step. What's your opinion on brake cleaner to clean with ? Also what spring would you use on a 17 mags
"It feels like the bathroom floor in a movie theatre..." Watching flicks at Pee-Wee's Funhouse again? :D Awesome video man. You packed a ton of info into such a short video.
Don’t mean to sound like I’m asking a silly question but I have no one teaching me so I’m learning as I go, but how often should you clean out your magazines then?
Holy shit great info.... What and where is the spring you pulled straight out of the frame at 5:38... I tear my glocks apart for cleaning all the time and have bought a few of your triggers... I have never seen that spring before..
Thanks, really interesting. I have a Lone Wolf 40 S&W, and I was wondering if it would benefit from a replacement trigger. The one in it is a bit spongy as the previous owner was a gun mechanic. I am here in Australia, and access to spares is limited. Can you suggest a brand of trigger I could chase up, cheers
Is there a specific brand of replacement springs you can recommend? I have an early gen 2 17 I’ve been carrying since 1993 that I’ve shot thousands of rounds through the 2 mags that came with it. They still function flawlessly but numerous factory mags I’ve bought throughout the years since are not as strong as those original 2. You’ve inspired me to replace the springs and followers. Also, are the springs for my gen 3 32 mags the same as my gen 4 19?
The mags are what feeds the thing that keeps the evil spirits at bay.... Clean your mags after each range session and inspect your springs. They should extend a base pad width past the mag tube. If not replace. Glock mags are cheap for a reason.
On the range during qualification I have had slapped a magazine home and the slide would automatically drop stripping a round where I continued to shoot. Is this something your familiar with and is it a problem? I’ve never had a stoppage or double feed or any issues.
So good to see you back Johnny! I've been using newer model Magpul 12 Rd. Exd. Mags. in my Glock 26 gen 5 carry gun. Have put many hundreds of HP and other rounds thru them and never a problem. I look around the internet and people either swear at them or by them. I would go on what you say Johnny, trust your experience!
ironically sometimes you have to break the safety rules to be safe. like dry firing or inspecting parts. ur gonna muzzle urself from time to time. just be smrt about it. as long as u dont break two or more at the same time you should be good to go. haha
What is the purpose of the little bump on the back of the ten round mag followers. The standard mag followers don’t have that. I never have had an answer to that. Thanks for all the info my friend.
He took that mag release out so quick! You are truly the Glock whisperer!
JOHNNY GLOCK YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Since my retirement I have taken on little projects that I didn't have the courage to do before. One of these was putting together my very own 9mm pistol. I have seen some call these "Guchi Glocks", whatever, I call mine a "Sammy Glock". However, I was highly disappointed with my creation for a while because I was getting several failure-to-feeds. That is until I saw this video!!! I have about 12 old mags from my working days with the Glock 19. As per your recommendation I changed three springs (as an experiment) to the 17 length, and "SHABANG". I could feel the difference right away. With the old mags I could feel my Sammy Glock kind of dragging rounds into the chamber. Now it feeds with a very positive slam, I feel no drag at all. I cannot thank you enough for sharing such valuable information.
Just the way Johnny talks to the camera is what made me subscribe, he is communicating in a way even I can understand. I’m a fan already, thank you Mr. Glocks 😀
Firearm diagnostics from Johnny Glock vids are second to none. Your vids/archives have raised my comfort level to perform simple and some complex repairs/maintenance.
Firearms forensics 101. Great stuff man! The way you show every how and why for every aspect really helps everyone, inexperienced through well seasoned.
You demonstrate a very thorough and professional process here. I know a lot of gun owners, and probably gunsmiths too, would have stopped after the slide release consistently caught the slide on an empty magazine. However, You have a set procedure for diagnosing and verifying the function of EVERYTHING related to magazines. You didn’t stop the moment you could say “there - it works!” In this case, you found a messed up mag spring that HAD to be replaced because you kept going. Also, it never would’ve occurred to me to check the mag release spring. Hats off to you sir!
Coming from 1911s, I know a lot about magazine problems. I had a Kimber compact 1911 that came with unusable mags. Even with new springs, followers, and baseplates, I still didn’t trust them 100%. There are so many variations of followers, but eventually you figure out what works. Every time. A long time ago I found one company - Tripp Research - that provides 100% magazines and mag parts for 1911.
The most impressive part was how quick you removed and replaced the mag release.
Yeah, that little tool he uses really makes it easy. I have an old wax sculpting tool that happened to work the exact same way. Absolutely wonderful!
It was like a magic trick. He did it so quickly I had to play it back to make sure he actually took it off the gun 😂
Brand of that tool need one
I have a haaard time with that 😁 I usually have my buddy swap those out. Not as quick as Johnny but not as slow as me
Yeah. I was like holy crap, all in the wrist on that one! I just subscribed!
11 coil G17 spring in a G19 mag. Got it. Thanks man!
Greetings from Caracas Venezuela, congratulations for your channel and for the excellent lectures published on the Glock pistol, thank you for that, a hug for you and your family, continued success, much prosperity, health and work, later on I will do several questions related to the topic, for now I'm still in tune with your videos, see you soon.
Most educational channel i have found on UA-cam thank you for sharing such valuable information....🇺🇸
Great info! Thanks so much! Not enough videos about magazine maintenance, cleaning, or inspections. You covered it all! Thanks again!
Every year I buy new magazines for carry and add my old carry magazines to my range mags. After vetting the new ones. After doing this for over 25 years I have accumulated enough magazines that when I go to training classes I never have to worry about loading magazines.
So glad I found this channel. Thanks big time for all the critical info. you share.
Thanks Johnny! You really covered a lot of great information. Having a gun in the shop with all of those problems makes for a great video.
These simple measures are detrimental & often overlooked. JohnnyG you are true to your craft & a damn great armorer, best of the best IMO.
I always learn so much from you! You are the freakin man!
Great video… just started watching your videos.
Johnny glock is the glock whisper. At my club i was going to open a mag rehab center 🙂 . People think i am nuts i clean my mags before i put them away into my range bag. All my mags not just my glocks Great instructions again
Good stuff. Just subscribed.
Your videos are the best
Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I have quite a few Gen 5 19 mags that need the springs replaced. I’ll be putting in 17 springs for sure.
Good to see you back. A baby bottle brush is a good cleaning tool for mags and inside mag wells too (just dont get the foam tip kind or they could leave foam chunks in places you dont want them).
That’s what I use. Works great.
Great video and tips. Thanks for the heads up on the springs.
I wish I could be your apprentice bro! You’re the man with them Glocks 👊🏾
excellent video. Johnny sure does have a passion for what he does. Such a cool dude.
Thx u Prof.Jhonny ...
Your knowledge is AMAZING!!!Thank you!
Thank Jonny, you the man no doubt, thanks for your teaching.
Great info, thanks!!
Another Great Video. Thanks
Man...I am watching all of your videos and its better than binging "Breaking Bad". So informative and interesting to watch and learn.
Me too.
Dude my first video w you and man I learned everything you wanted to teach on this one. Awesome!
That carpet runner really beings the space together.
Thanks for the tutorial, also!
Awesome info...thanks
Thanks dude.
Just bought some Glockmeister 11 coil springs for my gl19 gen4
Can you say what brand of magazine spring that was that you use and spoke so highly of? Thanks, love your videos.
Great informational vid.
replacing the Springs with a 12 coil and an 11 coil very smart I've been doing that for at least the last 15 years with my G17 and G19 mags but replacing the followers IMO completely unnecessary just clean them on a regular basis.
This brother is the man!
Great content!!! Thanks for the advice as usual!!
magazines matter, in all semi, or fully automatic firearms. if your mag is trash, your gun dont run!
Gun no run, gun no fun.
Great to see you again, Sir!
Thank you for the Education
Nice job!! Keep up the good work!!
U the man 🙏
Well organized troubleshooting tutorial, not so sure about the movie bathroom thing? Stay well Homer!
I love the hair and your attitude!
Nice stippling! Where did you get it done?
The comment "These are older mags". Me sitting here with my First Gen (non drop free) mags in my carry G-17...
I love watching people that know their shit
Another great video. What would be a good round count to look at all this for mantance. You don't know how many mags I gotten for free because people don't want to mess with them . And their super cheep to fix. This is way I love your videos you show every step. What's your opinion on brake cleaner to clean with ? Also what spring would you use on a 17 mags
Baby bottle brush from dollar store works great for cleaning mags!
Long Live Gaston
Dental 190/191 elevators work great for the mag catch spring.
Great video
I’ve got a long ways to go for 15k on my G23 but I might have this issue with my 365xl that I bought used. 👍
Mag lives matter...great video brother.
Very nice video. Love your process and dedication to your customers. What springs are you using in the Glock 17 magazines?
We all would like to know.
Good points.
As always educational as well as entertaining. Thank you Johnny
You are a wizard.
I just buy new mags when they have multiple issues
Loving your videos, just found you this week. Would you recommend running 19 springs in a 26 magazine? Thanks for all the info.
Johnny Hedgehog! Love your videos, always very informative.
I run Glock OEM 99% of the time. Would you agree that ETS mags are cheaply made? Any opinion on FAB Defense mags?
I replace all my black followers with new Gen5 orange followers. It's a good thang 👍
Me too. Safer.
Great video! What would you recommend for a spring in a G17 mag?
"It feels like the bathroom floor in a movie theatre..."
Watching flicks at Pee-Wee's Funhouse again? :D
Awesome video man. You packed a ton of info into such a short video.
Awesome Bro, you know your SHIT, and nobody has a right to second guess you on anything. Thanks for the info!
Interesting about the G17/G19 springs. Thanks (yet again). Stay safe.
Johny G sipping that anti-viral juice like it's nothing.
It's Johnny G, showin' how he roll
Sippin' on anti-v juice...slide back
With his mind on his gunny
And his gunny on his mind
Don’t mean to sound like I’m asking a silly question but I have no one teaching me so I’m learning as I go, but how often should you clean out your magazines then?
Holy shit great info.... What and where is the spring you pulled straight out of the frame at 5:38... I tear my glocks apart for cleaning all the time and have bought a few of your triggers... I have never seen that spring before..
Don't eff around with an old mag, buy a new one.
Thank yee!
Thanks, really interesting. I have a Lone Wolf 40 S&W, and I was wondering if it would benefit from a replacement trigger. The one in it is a bit spongy as the previous owner was a gun mechanic. I am here in Australia, and access to spares is limited. Can you suggest a brand of trigger I could chase up, cheers
Is there a specific brand of replacement springs you can recommend?
I have an early gen 2 17 I’ve been carrying since 1993 that I’ve shot thousands of rounds through the 2 mags that came with it. They still function flawlessly but numerous factory mags I’ve bought throughout the years since are not as strong as those original 2. You’ve inspired me to replace the springs and followers. Also, are the springs for my gen 3 32 mags the same as my gen 4 19?
Comment edited...watched video again and my question was answered.
Can you lmk how and what kind of spring you have in ur 17 round Glock mag. I would like to do the same with my 17 rnd mags
So when you add that extra two coils of spring and have the magazine fully loaded, do you experience any magazine swelling?
Why would the mag catch affect whether the slide locks back? Does it put the slide at a weird angle?
The mags are what feeds the thing that keeps the evil spirits at bay....
Clean your mags after each range session and inspect your springs. They should extend a base pad width past the mag tube. If not replace. Glock mags are cheap for a reason.
can you tell us where we can buy mag springs affordably
On the range during qualification I have had slapped a magazine home and the slide would automatically drop stripping a round where I continued to shoot. Is this something your familiar with and is it a problem? I’ve never had a stoppage or double feed or any issues.
Johnny can't you use a 40 glock magazine with 9mm ammo on my g19 g4 or do I need to change the follower
So good to see you back Johnny!
I've been using newer model Magpul 12 Rd. Exd. Mags. in my Glock 26 gen 5 carry gun. Have put many hundreds of HP and other rounds thru them and never a problem.
I look around the internet and people either swear at them or by them. I would go on what you say Johnny, trust your experience!
Do you have any tricks to make the Shield S15 mags (43x) reliable? I bought 2 mags. 600-700 rounds of inconsistent behavior. Failure to feed issues.
ironically sometimes you have to break the safety rules to be safe. like dry firing or inspecting parts. ur gonna muzzle urself from time to time. just be smrt about it. as long as u dont break two or more at the same time you should be good to go. haha
Wouldn't trimming the mag catch slot make it loose cause every Glock mag gets that deformed upward bend after use.
hi,
are the longer springs for 17 mags also oem?
I have a g19 gen 5 should I get the g17 spring in mine I tried looking but I can't find 11 coil g17 spring
Ok so what's the mag spring replacement for the g17
Wolff extra power (+10%)
Hey JohnnyG, where can I get one of those extended grip plugs?
Gen 5 pistols only reliably work with Gen 5 mag followers?
Johnny, do you lose any capacity in a 19 mag with a 17 spring? What kind of spring for a 17? Did I miss it?
What is the purpose of the little bump on the back of the ten round mag followers. The standard mag followers don’t have that. I never have had an answer to that. Thanks for all the info my friend.
Where is the front sight on that pistol ?
Also nice troubleshooting video !
Hey buddy. What springs would you recommend for a G17 with a +5 baseplate extension?
Big ones.
With a plus five they damn well should have sent some with the extension. I would say at least something with 14 coils
Selling a +5 extension without a spring should be considered malpractice. Maybe order a spring for a 33rd magazine and cut it shorter.
@@johnnyglocks I'm thinking in terms of replacing worn out springs. Thanks bud.
Thanks!
So, we're just going to overlook the aftermarket P80 (or whatever) frame? Not even a mention as to how that could change things? LOL