Locking Block Update?

[Steve Koski]

So after breaking the trigger pin I ordered a new locking block per suggestions from you guys.

It's waaaay different from the old one. Old one in back, new one in front:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/SteveKoski/LBsBoth.jpg

Old one in gun:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/SteveKoski/LBOld.jpg

New one in gun:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/SteveKoski/LBNew.jpg

The new locking block has an additional tab that fits down into a groove in the frame. Is this and update? Did I get the wrong locking block? It seems to fit and work ok (I haven't fired it yet).

Thanks,

Koski

[D. Manley]

I think they've shipped you the OLD STYLE (http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=10&products_id=248) part, the one in my new G-35 looks exactly like your "old" one.

[Steve Koski]

Oh mercy. Can anyone confirm this? My fairly new G22 has the long snout also...

[Rick]

I'd call Charlie Vanek for a definitive answer.

I had a similar question a while back and he cleared it up for me.

[MakeMineaP99]

Koski, you have bad luck. Broken pin and now the obsoleted locking block?

I wonder if Glock made the change because of design issues or ease of manufacture.

[alank2]

Hi,

I wouldn't shoot it with that block, it sure doesn't look right. Where did you order it from? I always use www.glockparts.com (http://www.glockparts.com) and get my order in the mailbox two days later.

Good luck,

Alan

[D. Manley]

Oh mercy. Can anyone confirm this? My fairly new G22 has the long snout also...

I've only seen blocks like those in older, 2-pin models...no Generation III pistols. If you got it from a dealer, these are not things that fly out the doors, probably old stock or just a mix-up since there are at least two different versions as well as several different parts for various models. Who knows though, they may have changed them again. Shucks, just call Glock and give them the Make/Model/Serial#...they'll send you one for free.

[Steve Koski]

That's where I got the locking block.

http://glockparts.com/store/item/gha3/Locking_Blocks/Locking_Block_G-22_etc.html

I put the "old" one back in.

[JLarsson]

Steve - check out the description for the part at this URL: http://glockparts.com/store/item/gha0/Locking_Blocks/Locking_Block_-_3_Pin.html

"
<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td align="middle" valign="top" width="100%">The locking block for the new 3 pin Glock pistol models for the G-17/17L,22,24,31,34,35,37 as well as the G-20 & 21 manufactured after mid 2002.
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</td></tr></tbody></table>"

It's a hassle - but I'd bet they'll exchange them for you.

[alank2]

Hi Steve,

Contact Dave Humke at Glockparts. He'll take care of you real quick I'll bet.

Good luck,

Alan

[D. Manley]

That's where I got the locking block.

http://glockparts.com/store/item/gha3/Locking_Blocks/Locking_Block_G-22_etc.html

I put the "old" one back in.

Steve, call Glockparts by phone and speak to Dave Humke, (303) 903-5465. He's a super guy that pretty well knows his stuff and will be able to definitively answer your questions. Should he not be in he's always called me back ASAP by leaving info with (I think) his wife.

[Steve Koski]

Steve - check out the description for the part at this URL: http://glockparts.com/store/item/gha0/Locking_Blocks/Locking_Block_-_3_Pin.html

"
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="90%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle width="100%">The locking block for the new 3 pin Glock pistol models for the G-17/17L,22,24,31,34,35,37 as well as the G-20 & 21 manufactured after mid 2002.

</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>"

It's a hassle - but I'd bet they'll exchange them for you.


Yep, you're right. I just looked at this screen:

http://glockparts.com/store/category/62nf/Locking_Blocks.html

and figured that part was just for the G17. But when you click on it the description broadens.

Thanks JL!!!

I'll mail it back tomorrow with a note to exchange it.

Thanks Doc, Alan, Jon, & everyone.

[Boge]

Koski, maybe you ought to have someone explain the voting ballot to you this Nov. since your eyes are going. :biggrinjester:

[MullahElRon]

Never trust anyone over 30 with an armorer's tool.

[JLarsson]

Lend a man a Glock, he'll shoot for a day - Give him an armorer's tool, he'll tinker for a lifetime.

[BigSlick]

So, did this finally get resolved ?

Are ya shootin again Koski ?

[Boge]

So, did this finally get resolved ?

Are ya shootin again Koski ?

Didn't ya hear? He bought a GAP.

[Glooooock]

http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=10&products_id=248http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=10&products_id=248

[Steve Koski]

Yeah, finally got the right part. The old locking block was bad. The new one is better. I think the pin breaking will stop.