Glock 35 Slide Noise - A Problem?

[dgrolem]

I just picked up a Glock 35 (my first Glock) and gave it a thorough cleaning and oiled all the spots outlined in the manual. I also have a 1911 and a Springfield XD40.

When I finished cleaning, I racked the slide numerous times to distribute the oil and clean up the gun. I noticed that the slide noise contained a peculiar high frequency "screech" noise. I field stripped and cleaned again. Same thing. It is not particularly loud screech that would make me think that there are tolerance problems, but the sound is definitely of a different "character" than the XD or 1911. It is a subtle sound not a screaming noise.

Is this normal for the Glocks? Would anyone be concerned if this was your gun. Recommendations? I have yet to get it to the range.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Yep, normal ops especially if it's a new pistol. Shoot the heck out of it and enjoy doing it. That's what Glocks were made for

 

[dgrolem]

Thanks!

 

[Lennyjoe]

BTW, post a range report on how that bugger shoots.

 

[JohnKSa]

It's probably the recoil spring rubbing against the guide. Normal.

 

[Devonai]

Lenny and John are right. Some newer Glocks I've encountered sound a little like worn brake pads when manually cycling the slide forward. It never bothered me much.

 

[aguyindallas]

Sounds like its broken. You should send it to me so you are not troubled with figuring out what is wrong

I think all new Glocks do it....nothing to see here....move along.....HAVE FUN!