The channel liner was considered the "Loc Ness Monster" or "Big Foot" of the Glock pistol. Some people have heard of them but no one has seen one until today. Thanks for the video.
Pro tip Before removing the old channel liner insert the channel liner installing tool in all the way, then mark the handle of the tool with a sharpe marker. When installing the new channel liner tap it down with your mallet until the mark is flush with the slide. I hope i am conveying this correctly
Cool video, I never this existed! Just a suggestion from a viewer. A mark on the installation tool that shows when the liner is fully seated would be really helpful. It could be a small machined notch that lines up with the back of the slide to show when the liner is fully seated. Just a suggestion!
I found out it existed after i refinished my slide with duracoat and baked it on in my over. when i went to reassemble i found a melted piece of plastic blocking my firing pin. now i have to buy one lol. we live and we learn.
Lol... so that's what that thing is that came with my UPK. I've put about 300 rds through my 17 without that channel liner installed..... woops! Thanks for the info. I just installed it.
No need to hammer in the liner. I bought the GS tool and seated by hand, no problem. For liner removal, I use a 38cal. brass bore brush just barely gripping the inside of the liner - works fine and no damage to liner. I'm not convinced the GS install/removal tool is necessary.
I though I'd pass this along...., I called Glock and they told me the 42's & 43's DO NOT have these liners in them. It looks like there's one in the slide, but what you're seeing is steel ---part of the slide itself. So don't ty to remove something that's not there! All other Glock models have them.
Thx! I was getting light strikes on my G23 so pulled my striker assy and tried cleaning the channel with a brush - lo and behold that sleeve came out. I simply put it back in but after watching your vid realize it's likely not fully seated. Thx a bunch!
fucking God bless you lenny. i got a new SS slide and my trigger wouldnt reset a few times a mag. thanks to you i know that the gunsmith forgot to transfer this part from my old slide.
I’ve always used the brush to pull the liner, I just use a soft punch one the edge of the liner and push it in by hand. I just tap it with the palm of my hand! Never had any problems or had to change a liner.
We say interchangeable and cheap, but slide parts kits are going for between 75 and 115 usd from what i see... some springs and polymer, pieces easy to break... glocks are awesome the learning curve on the small parts is expensive
It would be a lot smoother if you used an arbor press or something to smoothly push the liner in instead of pounding it with a hammer. I wonder if it would shrink just a little too if you make it cold first?
man I can never finish watching these videos this guy makes, find someone new who can keep it short, informative and to the point, 11 minutes for a video that should have been about 2 or 3 min if even that, but this guy loves to drag things on, babble and bore you to death.
Hey I really appreciate your time making and instructing a video. I have a concerning question about the firing pin but not so much about it. It’s actually the channel liner itself? Is it possible it can be to long of a liner, as we as too snug for the firing pin while inside of the channel liner. Would it be any problem?
@Kimber 10MM I'm having this exact problem, was so in a rush to put the slide together, and then wonder after forcing the liner was there a specific direction it should be facing. If you can get in contact and offer some advice that would be awesome. Also couldn't tell I'd the liner was sitting in the correct position in the slide, in the case that I happened to put the channel liner in the correct way.
How do I know when is time to replace the channel liner??....What's the purpose of installing a brass channel liner, are they better protection for the fire pin? 😕
Lenny, I purchased your dual-purpose liner tool and tried to get the liner out by placing a cross bar in the tool’s hole and pulling. It will not budge. Any hints on what I can do to get it out. Thanks.
a 5/16" eye bolt from your local hardware store works best. Get one that's long enough to reach the sleeve, twist in in a turn or two and pull out the sleeve. Of course you can't reuse the old sleeve. This is the best tool for this bar none.
So I just got done putting in a channel liner on my brand new glock slide. When I took the tool out, a perfectly broken piece of the tip of the channel liner was still on it. I looked in the slide with a light and the rest of the liner is still perfectly seated with no debris or chewed up end where the piece broke off. Striker comes through just fine, every part went back into the slide without issue. Should I be OK?
What is your opinion of the stainless steel tin coated channel liner? Will it damage the gun in the long run? Is there a benefit or disadvantage to having one?
I tried this with the GS installation/removal tool and it wouldn't set completely into the slide nor could i or the gunsmith i took this by pull the tool from the slide and i believe he had to burn the the fpcl in the slide to pull it from the slide
Is it crucial that the firing pin safety plunger is in the slide as the when inserting plastic liner way down inside could go past the FPS plunger channel too?
I have a g17 gen 4 with front serrations. I am trying to disassemble the slide but the firing pin sleeve is stuck and I cant relieve spring pressure to remove the plastic slide plate on the rear. What should I do? Is there a good way to pry the plastic slide cover plate off without damaging other parts? This is not my first glock or first time disassembling the slide on a glock. However this is the first time I have had this problem or even heard of this problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Talk 11 min about channel liner, but not mentioned that one side of the channel liner is beveled, which must be inserted it into the slide first. AND NO HAMMERING NEED IT.
Ram Kav . your wrong!, even brownells gunsmiths lightly hammer the liner in, its the only way its done, why would the glock store/ Lenny Magill do it any different, he built his business on glock, he's a glock expert!!
I picked up a used G23, and the liner slides out as easily as the firing pin does.It's not chewed up, and the gun runs fine. Is there any legitimate reason to install a new liner?
is there any high dollar striker fired pistol that doesn't have plastic inside of the slide? why doesn't hi point striker fired pistols have plastic inside of their slides? are hi point pistol makers smarter than the high dollar gun makers designers?
Right I have never had that much trouble putting in that damn liner he'll I have even used the end of a drill bit that's the same size and I can just push it in with my f****** hand
An 11 year old video that still has merit, thanks!!
The channel liner was considered the "Loc Ness Monster" or "Big Foot" of the Glock pistol. Some people have heard of them but no one has seen one until today. Thanks for the video.
I'm proud to give you your second thumbs up after a decade
But, unlike Big Foot, we now have photos of the channel liner that are in focus.
Pro tip
Before removing the old channel liner insert the channel liner installing tool in all the way, then mark the handle of the tool with a sharpe marker. When installing the new channel liner tap it down with your mallet until the mark is flush with the slide.
I hope i am conveying this correctly
You're right, Skidz! Clear enough. Was thinking the same thing when he had to keep checking the depth during re-installation.
@Kimber 10MM Thanks Kimber! Excellent to know.
Kimber 10MM ...... I use a little armor-all (better for plastic) and will push right in
EXCELLENT TIP
Thanks, I installed one and hit it to hard and caused jams.
Cool video, I never this existed! Just a suggestion from a viewer. A mark on the installation tool that shows when the liner is fully seated would be really helpful. It could be a small machined notch that lines up with the back of the slide to show when the liner is fully seated. Just a suggestion!
3/8 inch nylon punch does the trick too.
One more Glock mystery solved...Thank you for your excellent videos.
Thanks lenny !!! I love the way you explain this stuff !!! I think this was your calling !!!!!❤❤❤❤
He finally stops talking and actually starts at 7:00 , thank me later 👌🏽
I found out it existed after i refinished my slide with duracoat and baked it on in my over. when i went to reassemble i found a melted piece of plastic blocking my firing pin. now i have to buy one lol. we live and we learn.
11 years later and I just did the same thing. Whoops!
Thank you Lenny. I just found out of this part when ordering a slide parts set.
Thank you Lenny. You explained this well enough that even the average youtuber could understand it.
just picked up a new upk ....came with both the liner and the install tool....never knew this ....never saw this in other assembly /reassembly videos
Thanks Lenny. I learn something new everyday. You're the man. Keep up the great work and as always, I really enjoy your videos. Stay safe brother.
Lol... so that's what that thing is that came with my UPK. I've put about 300 rds through my 17 without that channel liner installed..... woops! Thanks for the info. I just installed it.
DOOH!!.....🤣
Didn’t know what it was, assembled mine without it. Glad I seen this before I fired to many rounds
Thanks a lot, it helps me to fix a problem I have since the slide has been painted :)
No need to hammer in the liner. I bought the GS tool and seated by hand, no problem. For liner removal, I use a 38cal. brass bore brush just barely gripping the inside of the liner - works fine and no damage to liner. I'm not convinced the GS install/removal tool is necessary.
I though I'd pass this along...., I called Glock and they told me the 42's & 43's DO NOT have these liners in them. It looks like there's one in the slide, but what you're seeing is steel ---part of the slide itself. So don't ty to remove something that's not there! All other Glock models have them.
now you tell me! I've been drilling on this all day with a 3/4 metal bit. You think it'll be okay?
Great add, Mary. Better late than never (except for poor Jason) :-)
Legend has it, most people don't even know the channel liner exists.
Thanks. You solved my problem. This is a mysterious part.
Thx! I was getting light strikes on my G23 so pulled my striker assy and tried cleaning the channel with a brush - lo and behold that sleeve came out. I simply put it back in but after watching your vid realize it's likely not fully seated. Thx a bunch!
Very informative! Thank you 🤙🏽
Thank you, knowledge is power
fucking God bless you lenny. i got a new SS slide and my trigger wouldnt reset a few times a mag. thanks to you i know that the gunsmith forgot to transfer this part from my old slide.
I’ve always used the brush to pull the liner, I just use a soft punch one the edge of the liner and push it in by hand. I just tap it with the palm of my hand! Never had any problems or had to change a liner.
Hello, how do i know how much to puch or tap in to avoid going too far?
We say interchangeable and cheap, but slide parts kits are going for between 75 and 115 usd from what i see... some springs and polymer, pieces easy to break... glocks are awesome the learning curve on the small parts is expensive
You can buy most Glock parts individually. You can get the channel liner for like $2.
Consider wrapping the lag bolt w/tape below the first 1/2" to avoid scratching the slide.
you can literally just push this fucking part in with a bic pen. it's a gimmick to sell a tool you don't need
It would be a lot smoother if you used an arbor press or something to smoothly push the liner in instead of pounding it with a hammer. I wonder if it would shrink just a little too if you make it cold first?
man I can never finish watching these videos this guy makes, find someone new who can keep it short, informative and to the point, 11 minutes for a video that should have been about 2 or 3 min if even that, but this guy loves to drag things on, babble and bore you to death.
dannylightning nah it’s better when you explain why, just skip it
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Hey I really appreciate your time making and instructing a video. I have a concerning question about the firing pin but not so much about it. It’s actually the channel liner itself? Is it possible it can be to long of a liner, as we as too snug for the firing pin while inside of the channel liner. Would it be any problem?
What about STEEL Channel Liner? Is this better to purchase then plastic liner? Is there benefit to it?
Damn when I took the striker out of my 19 gen 4 the liner came out with it. I never realized you need a tool to put it back in
@Kimber 10MM I'm having this exact problem, was so in a rush to put the slide together, and then wonder after forcing the liner was there a specific direction it should be facing. If you can get in contact and offer some advice that would be awesome. Also couldn't tell I'd the liner was sitting in the correct position in the slide, in the case that I happened to put the channel liner in the correct way.
@@jman5520hey, dealing with this. How do you know how much to tap before youve gone too far?
Excellent video !
Very good video. What is your opinion on Zeffirri glock aftermarket slides ? 34 9mm slide. Thanks
try running the gun completely dry, will work fine either way, i only put a drop where the trigger connector and bar contact, thats it
Great tip and how to as usual!
Good video Lenny as usual !!!! Grant B.
Does the Glock 19 gen 5 have this? I have an aftermarket slide for my 19 gen 5 and never noticed one of those in the slide
My channel liner pulled out with my striker. How would i fix that, install a new liner?
Their is a nipple on one side and not on the other. What side goes into the gun? Any help please . .
nipple to the rear
ruclips.net/video/dJOj5ssZ6yI/видео.html
Tapered side goes towards the front. You’ll feel more of an outward edge on the rear of the liner.
How do I know when is time to replace the channel liner??....What's the purpose of installing a brass channel liner, are they better protection for the fire pin? 😕
Lenny, I purchased your dual-purpose liner tool and tried to get the liner out by placing a cross bar in the tool’s hole and pulling. It will not budge. Any hints on what I can do to get it out. Thanks.
a 5/16" eye bolt from your local hardware store works best. Get one that's long enough to reach the sleeve, twist in in a turn or two and pull out the sleeve. Of course you can't reuse the old sleeve. This is the best tool for this bar none.
So I just got done putting in a channel liner on my brand new glock slide. When I took the tool out, a perfectly broken piece of the tip of the channel liner was still on it. I looked in the slide with a light and the rest of the liner is still perfectly seated with no debris or chewed up end where the piece broke off. Striker comes through just fine, every part went back into the slide without issue. Should I be OK?
Is a steel channel liner best for Glocks
I just used an oversized cleaning patch and it dragged out with no scratchs on it.
Dont need a hammer. Freeze the channel liner and the insert tool for an hr or two. Install by hand
great video, thanks
Is this required to use a channel liner? Can’t you just push it in with your hand and a straw?
Did that work ?
What is your opinion of the stainless steel tin coated channel liner? Will it damage the gun in the long run? Is there a benefit or disadvantage to having one?
Who else is watching this trying to figure out how to replace a liner on their m&p?
Does it matter which end goes in? Or is it symmetrical?
Great video!
would a stainless steel liner make any difference ??
So why no channel liner in the model 42, 43, 43X?
Can I just cut off a piece of plastic straw from my Quickie Mart Slurpee and use that as a channel liner instead of the $2 factory part ?
Brownells - tool and liner is $4.99
I tried this with the GS installation/removal tool and it wouldn't set completely into the slide nor could i or the gunsmith i took this by pull the tool from the slide and i believe he had to burn the the fpcl in the slide to pull it from the slide
Is it crucial that the firing pin safety plunger is in the slide as the when inserting plastic liner way down inside could go past the FPS plunger channel too?
Kindly make a vedio on 18c fire pin area.
I have a g17 gen 4 with front serrations. I am trying to disassemble the slide but the firing pin sleeve is stuck and I cant relieve spring pressure to remove the plastic slide plate on the rear. What should I do? Is there a good way to pry the plastic slide cover plate off without damaging other parts? This is not my first glock or first time disassembling the slide on a glock. However this is the first time I have had this problem or even heard of this problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Talk 11 min about channel liner, but not mentioned that one side of the channel liner is beveled, which must be inserted it into the slide first. AND NO HAMMERING NEED IT.
Ram Kav . your wrong!, even brownells gunsmiths lightly hammer the liner in, its the only way its done, why would the glock store/ Lenny Magill do it any different, he built his business on glock, he's a glock expert!!
Lenny points it out in his other video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/Jj-z1nCxJPA/видео.html
I have a raw slide with cuts my liner seem like it do not fit
I picked up a used G23, and the liner slides out as easily as the firing pin does.It's not chewed up, and the gun runs fine. Is there any legitimate reason to install a new liner?
Good to know. I always oiled mine.
this is the bob ross of glocks
Does the s&w m&p have a channel liner in the firing pin channel ?
Yes it does.
Good class
drive pins are available anywhere just figure your size and get a drive pin litteraly the exact tool they are selling
This video is loooooong!
Mines slide out sometimes with my firing pin ... lucky me 😭 ......G23 gen 3
Nylon hammer end on a steel channel liner tool? Ouch! Way to mar up the nylon end Lenny.
He doesn't pay for the tools anyway.
I have a very inexpensive tool I use for for my glocks . Disassemble and reassemble is so cost-effective it only cost $.50 for this tool
Where did you find it ?
And I thought I knew every parts in my glock lol.
Don't know why they don't make a metal striker sleeve
I was just looking at one (google it) stainless steel
quick question, what happens if you shoot without the channel liner?
It will wear the firing pin spring and overtime the inside of the slide.
You don't need a special tool to install a channel liner. A bic pen barrel and a hammer work just fine.
I thought you should see the channel liner? That’s why you push so you can take the back plate off. Oh man
thanx
Thanks Lenny.
5/16" eye bolt with rubber washer and wing nut. Same trick Lone Wolf suggests.
Bonus video
ruclips.net/video/VT13FijldX8/видео.html
Guess who bought 5/16 bolts and it didn't work. This guy.
I think a chopstick will work.. strust me i got lots of chopsticks.
A solution looking for a problem :rolleyes:
Wow who knew
$5.00 each
is there any high dollar striker fired pistol that doesn't have plastic inside of the slide? why doesn't hi point striker fired pistols have plastic inside of their slides? are hi point pistol makers smarter than the high dollar gun makers designers?
Airgunner Perkins just stop it.
I ripped mine out by accident, but it doesn't even look like it's needed. Will the gun run fine without it? I think it will.
STOP USING THE DAMN HAMMER!!!!!!!!!
Right I have never had that much trouble putting in that damn liner he'll I have even used the end of a drill bit that's the same size and I can just push it in with my f****** hand
North_Florida_War_Room :He probably put it in backwards!!!
@K C then he needs to quit using the wrong tool
this is why i dont buy plastic guns call me old school
Damn I’ve been customizing glocks for 2 years now and had no idea🥲🥲