glock guide rod question

[speedbird]

Hello
I bought my first handgun yesterday (Glock 17).I had a question for you guys,i noticed when i remove the slide from the frame and turn it over
the guide rod and spring are juuuust about out of that half circle notch.
I pushed it back down into the notch racked the slide a couple times and same thing happens.Is there anyway the guide rod and spring can seperate from the barrel when attached to the frame ? I Just want to confirm with you guys that this is normal. The Guys at Reliable tell me it is but i wouldn't mind a second opinion.
Any glockers have this same thing happen.

Thanx,Newbie Glock owner

 

[SCULLY]

It is normal .

 

[speedbird]

Thank you Scully,appreciate the feedback.

 

[Mike_R23A]

It is normal .

+1, normal

 

[Rico B.]

The same thing happens on my Glock 17. It is normal and pushing the guide rod back down into the notch before you reassemble the slide is also a normal operation.

 

[NAA]

It's normal. Don't worry about it. I've got a Glock 22 .40 cal that has well over 25,000 rounds thru it without a hitch.

 

[CanFire]

Your gun is ruined - send it to me and I'll re-imburse you for postage.








Well, it was worth a try.