Broken Glock Trigger Guard. Repair suggestions

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Bad idea, freak accident, or learning experience for others? Take your pick.

Not 100% sure what caused this, it's a glock frame I've had for probably 15 years, Gen3. I was shooting off a wooden barrier to stabilize, which I suspect was the culprit, but at the end of the day noticed this.

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As in usual CGN fashion I'm sure there is a 101 opinions that require a time machine to resolve, but I'm looking for "moving forward" and any first person experience or suggestions on repairing.

I've got other frames to run and can depreciate this to my dedicated .22lr upper so as much as I'm hoping for a durable repair, an adequate for .22lr repair is acceptable too.

My shooting group peers have come up with the following suggestions

-Amazon plastic welder and melt a couple pins/staples.
-Drill 2 small holes and tie with aircraft cable and melt the tied end in.
-JB Weld
-Marine Epoxy

Can't wait to hear the responses.
 

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I would get a good plastic bond, then drill a hole for a pin that I'd barb a bit. I'd drill a hole, plastic bond, and drive the pin in and clamp.

Or could find like a 1-2mm screw with epoxy.
 
The screw idea is interesting. Possibly pre drill from the bottom up towards the slide, if the screw is long enough it could re-enforce the entire front area. Fill the hole with epoxy and install the screw.

Appreciated, I think that's a contender.

Edit: I sent an email into Glock US to see if they had any suggestions or recommendations.
 
_ox_ said:
The screw idea is interesting. Possibly pre drill from the bottom up towards the slide, if the screw is long enough it could re-enforce the entire front area. Fill the hole with epoxy and install the screw.

Appreciated, I think that's a contender.

Edit: I sent an email into Glock US to see if they had any suggestions or recommendations.
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Don't do anything until you hear back from Glock.
 
North Sylva has new Glock frames.

As far as I know, a (registered-grandfathered) 'prohibited' handgun frame and a (registered-grandfathered) 'restricted' handgun frame can be replaced if it is necessary, by someone like North Sylva, and (if they're going to do it) they can also have the CFP make the necessary changes (e.g.: the frame's new serial number) to the registration certificate.

I'd contact North Sylva.
 
Wendell said:
North Sylva has new Glock frames.

As far as I know, a (registered-grandfathered) 'prohibited' handgun frame and a (registered-grandfathered) 'restricted' handgun frame can be replaced if it is necessary, by someone like North Sylva, and (if they're going to do it) they can also have the CFP make the necessary changes (e.g.: the frame's new serial number) to the registration certificate.

I'd contact North Sylva.
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If this is true, its good to know!!!
 
Wendell said:
North Sylva has new Glock frames.

As far as I know, a (registered-grandfathered) 'prohibited' handgun frame and a (registered-grandfathered) 'restricted' handgun frame can be replaced if it is necessary, by someone like North Sylva, and (if they're going to do it) they can also have the CFP make the necessary changes (e.g.: the frame's new serial number) to the registration certificate.

I'd contact North Sylva.
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What are you basing that off of? It's quite important information if it can be confirmed.
 
_ox_ said:
The screw idea is interesting. Possibly pre drill from the bottom up towards the slide, if the screw is long enough it could re-enforce the entire front area. Fill the hole with epoxy and install the screw.

Appreciated, I think that's a contender.

Edit: I sent an email into Glock US to see if they had any suggestions or recommendations.
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In the event North Sylva can't help you I think the above repair idea is the best. Assuming the trigger guard part of the frame is solid & not hollow a screw from the bottom up into a pre-drilled hole reinforced with epoxy should give you a very solid, almost invisible repair. Krazy Glue with a screw might also be an option but I am suspicious that it might not bond to a Glock polymer frame.
 
Weird. If it were mine, I'd countersink a screw upfrom the bottom, and gorilla glue as an epoxy to hold it together.

Then, in usual CGN fashion, it would find its way on to the EE WTS "Like new" "low rounds" "safe queen" Laugh2
 
What adhesive will effectively bond the polymer from which the Glock frame is moulded? A repair attempt is likely going to be a one chance situation.
 
Methylacrylate will work on "plastic #2" (Nylon) as well as anything else will. An epoxy would be my second choice over something that will produce more actual bonding of the frame pieces instead of a weak bit of support.
 
_ox_ said:
The screw idea is interesting. Possibly pre drill from the bottom up towards the slide, if the screw is long enough it could re-enforce the entire front area. Fill the hole with epoxy and install the screw.

Appreciated, I think that's a contender.

Edit: I sent an email into Glock US to see if they had any suggestions or recommendations.
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That would be my approach, I would drill the appropriate size hole for the threaded portion of the screw but turn a screw on the lathe with a bigger slightly bigger diameter at the head end or a taper. No screw head but more of a larger stepped shank with a slot in the head, like a plug screw. After you drill the hole in the guard enlarge it enough for the taper or step to snug up and keep the crack tight, I would likely glue the crack closed before I pre drill holes.
Wendell said:
North Sylva has new Glock frames.

As far as I know, a (registered-grandfathered) 'prohibited' handgun frame and a (registered-grandfathered) 'restricted' handgun frame can be replaced if it is necessary, by someone like North Sylva, and (if they're going to do it) they can also have the CFP make the necessary changes (e.g.: the frame's new serial number) to the registration certificate.

I'd contact North Sylva.
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I’m doubtful this is possible, a friend of mine tried to get a replacement frame from Glock USA and there was zero option to do so from anyone within Canada or Glock themselves for warranty or replacement. He couldn’t even send in the blown up frame and have a replacement with the same serial number sent back, the freeze was no provision for replacing existing handguns that have a frame crack or blow up due to some catastrophic event.
 
B said:
What are you basing that off of? It's quite important information if it can be confirmed.
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You'll recall a guy who used to post here a lot, very active in IPSC both in Canada and internationally, sponsored by CZ, and with a range in Abbotsford, B.C., where he conducted weekly training sessions (that he called) 'Skills & Drills'. You remember that guy, right? Anyway, this member posted on CGN pics of his (grandfathered-prohibited, generation 2) G19 with a new, mis-matched (generation 3) frame; when we asked how this was possible, he explained that the frame had cracked and it had been replaced (in Canada) under warranty. The serial number was changed on his (grandfathered-prohibited) registration to reflect the new serial number. So there's that...and...

Back when Police Ordnance was still in the hands of the previous owner (whose name I don't recall), I spoke with him about buying my buying from him a G22P. (At the time, sales of the 'P' versions was very restrictive.) In any event, we were talking guns, and practical shooting, and Glocks, and when he asked why I was not choosing to use my (grandfathered-prohibited, generation 2) G19 on an everyday basis, and I said that it was out of concern for it being essentially irreplaceable, he explained that he (i.e.: Police Ordnance, a licensed firearms importer, a Glock importer, a Glock warranty station) had the ability to replace the frame of my (grandfathered-prohibited, generation 2) G19, should it be necessary, and to see that the proper paperwork was completed. He encouraged me to set aside my other pistols and proceed to enjoy shooting my (grandfathered-prohibited, generation 2) G19; he said I didn't need to worry anymore, because, if necessary, he could (and he would) fix it.
 
B said:
^No, I actually have no idea who you are talking about...
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He worked in IT, and the club (in Abbotsford) is this one: <https://abbotsfordfishandgameclub.org/>

I've no idea where this guy is living or working now. If you ask them about him, they'll know.
 
Someone posted on his YouTube channel eight days ago, but there's been little activity on it for the past two years, and the most-recent shooting video posted there with him in it is at least six years old.
 
_ox_ said:
The screw idea is interesting. Possibly pre drill from the bottom up towards the slide, if the screw is long enough it could re-enforce the entire front area. Fill the hole with epoxy and install the screw.

Appreciated, I think that's a contender.

Edit: I sent an email into Glock US to see if they had any suggestions or recommendations.
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Would be better to drill from the top down, this way the drill hole would be hidden by the slide.
 
I would use use a plastic welder over any applied compound like epoxy. Plastics and polymers can be finicky with epoxies.

Drill a hole and insert the screw (save the polymer chips). Cut a little away from the edges of the crack to create 45 degree gap, only about halfway t the screw (not grind or sand, as you want to save the chip, not be left with grinder dust). Remove the screw, and warm it before reinserting. As soon as the screw goes back in and alignment is perfect, use the welder to warm/bond the connecting area, then start adding filler material. Over fill it and sand back to final shape.

Plastic welding isn't overly difficult, but does take some practice. Most plastics can be welded, so take an old recycle bin or other plastic item and practice before working on the gun. Lots of YT videos for reference.
 
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