Useful Glock Armorers Tools

[RJ]

I’m new to Glocks, and am currently using a G26.5 for carry and a G19.5 for USPSA. I’m not a gunsmith but am handy with tools and ok with small parts if I go slowly.

I’d like to be able to perform a disassembly on a Glock for purposes of major cleaning, as well as to R/R parts (e.g. trigger assemblies. connector), and I have to say, from being genuinely curious as to how my firearm works to gain a better understanding of it.

I have a Glock Armorers punch and various small tools (screwdrivers, needle nose). I was going to take a Glock Armorers Course but folks here convinced me to try the YouTube route and learn myself.

Besides the above, do you guys suggest any other tools for a first timer that would make things easier? Such as Armorers blocks, or those small plastic hammers, or anything else?

Thanks for any advice.

[Gater]

Guessing you have this covered already, but this thing is outstanding for front sight installation:

https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-26547-Pr...70_&dpSrc=srch

I have not tried it, but this looks like it may be useful (if overpriced) if you plan on messing with the release often:

https://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown...glock-gmrt-01/

[peterb]

A magazine baseplate removal tool? I found the punch and squeeze method to be difficult, and it was much easier with the NcStar tool:
https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-VTGLMA.../dp/B0742JNRCY

There are other magazine tools that may be as good or better, but I have no experience with them.

[Cookie Monster]

Been a while since I’ve torn apart my Glocks. You really don’t need much. Magazine cleaning tool and sight tools are good suggestions. Only other thing I’ve used is a razor knife and sandpaper.

[EricP]

A magazine baseplate removal tool? I found the punch and squeeze method to be difficult, and it was much easier with the NcStar tool:
https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-VTGLMA.../dp/B0742JNRCY

There are other magazine tools that may be as good or better, but I have no experience with them.

This is a similar product top what Peter recommended. In addition to removing base pads, it also has a punch and a front sight wrench. Note: it will not remove Glock +2 extensions.

https://www.amazon.com/NcSTAR-VTGLK5...keywords=glock

[Darth_Uno]

A front sight nut driver, and a rear sight pusher. I have this one and it's paid for itself several times over, plus you can get a lot of free beer changing sights for your buddies. https://www.ebay.com/p/Handgun-Sight...d=162774304090

If you have an RMR, I'd strongly suggest a 5/64 driver instead of an allen key. Or an equivalent Torx driver if you use Torx screws.

I'd also recommend a small magnetic bowl or tray for placing parts into. This is just handy for any project. And for that matter, and old pillowcase. Makes a soft surface to set your guns on if you care about such things, and dropped parts are much less likely to bounce off and skitter away.

[RJ]

Appreciate all the inputs.

I watched this last night, I’m not sure how knowledgeable this individual is, but it hit the highlights for me:

https://youtu.be/FN9a-4pp6dQ

Looks like a couple punches, a small hammer and a roll of blue tape is what I need.

[Chuck Whitlock]

http://www.10-8performance.com/produ...orer-Tool.html

These little guys are handy, too.

[RJ]

http://www.10-8performance.com/produ...orer-Tool.html

These little guys are handy, too.

Thanks Chuck. What do you use these for?

[RJ]

This is a similar product top what Peter recommended. In addition to removing base pads, it also has a punch and a front sight wrench. Note: it will not remove Glock +2 extensions.

https://www.amazon.com/NcSTAR-VTGLK5...keywords=glock

I ordered one of these.

So far I’ve not found it terribly useful. Mine is very crudely cast, and the fit and finish are poor. The mechanisms do not operate smoothly and have a lot of slop.