Glock 42 issue, any ideas??

[L-2]

L-2,
Have you actually compared the Ghost Edge against the revised Glock factory connector in a G42 in person?

Many Glock 42s, especially early ones (mine is from 2/2014) had triggers that measured over 9 pounds on a Lyman trigger pull scale and it sounds like the revised Glock connector is merely giving the G42 the 5.5 pound trigger it should've had in the first place. I haven't compared the two side by side but I would imagine the Ghost Edge is still an improvement if not in weight then at least in feel over a stock Glock trigger.

I've only compared the connectors in my G43.

Here are the resulting average pull weights in my G43:
#33564: 5 lbs. 2 oz.
#33215: 6 lbs. 15 oz.
Ghost “Edge”: 5 lbs. 5 oz.

Here's a thread discussing the variability of the Glock connectors, however:
http://tinyurl.com/zd56ztz

EDIT/UPDATE 10/16/16: Over a week ago now, Glock has actually discontinued the 33215 connector. There is actually a heavier 8+ pound connector for those who want or need it, part #33847.

 

[Compound8.0]

SoonerMedic , don't give up on that 42 they are a great little shooter . My LGS sent mine back to the company twice each time telling me to just bring it back again till satisfied with it . First time I couldn't cycle a full mag without a jam up , back it went and back it came with a letter stating nothing found ?! Second time he called the company rep and told them to polish the ramp and replace a couple parts known to be a problem on earlier models and replace the mags as well . Came back with all work done and an extra mag to boot ! My point is , this is how any gun store should handle a problem or they just become " that other store " no matter what time of day you come in ! My 42 is my EDC in summer and I like shooting it as much as I shoot the rest of my herd of Austrians . Enjoy !

 

[zaitcev]

I get home and rack the slide and kind of felt like it was grinding once the slide reached near the end of the rails (if that makes sense?) Almost like a ribbed piece of metal is contacting a flat piece of metal.

Mine does the same, but I only noticed after reading your post. I have about 1,600 rounds on it. It's clearly something in the RSA.

 

[SoonerMedic]

Mine does the same, but I only noticed after reading your post. I have about 1,600 rounds on it. It's clearly something in the RSA.

And see, I haven't noticed it since I took it back down and reassembled it. It's been smooth ever since! So strange....

 

[98bluewave]

I agree with you. I will say, though, that I can be an impatient customer. If I order something I will call and kind of pester them about if my purchase is in yet or if they've heard anything. If they give me a date, I will wait until that date before I call back or go in. BUT, in this instance, I did go in about 10 minutes before they closed to have the adjustments made. The only reason I went in at that time is because, if the gunsmith wasn't busy then I knew he could take care of my problem in about 5 minutes or so.

An update....so I field stripped it when I got home and reassembled. I honestly didn't even take the spring out before I reassembled it and for whatever reason it stopped the issue. Not sure what the reason would be for that....

Make sure the end of the recoil spring assembly is seated in the 2nd notch of the barrel locking cams. See page 33 paragraph 2. of the Glock Manual. The recoil spring assembly when seated properly will be more of less parallel with the slide. It's rather easy for the recoil spring assembly to ride up and seat in the 1st notch and it won't assemble correctly.

I purchased a Glock 42 a few months ago and initially had some failures using Blazer Brass. A change of ammo seemed to solve the problems. Later I had some more failures and the talked to the gun shop owner about it. He shot my G 42 without any failures. He was gripping the G 42 by placing his left index finger around the front of the trigger guard which makes for a very firm grip. I changed my grip and have had no failures. I have since shot about 200 rds. without any failures.

I have always shot well with my Glock 42. After about 300 rds. the trigger has smoothed out and basically feels the same as my Glock 19 and Glock 43. Since this is a carry gun I don't have any plans to change the trigger connector.

 

[zaitcev]

And see, I haven't noticed it since I took it back down and reassembled it. It's been smooth ever since! So strange....

It's not that strange. There were ports of RSAs in the 42 that were a bit off-center. Usually it only comes to light when they are bad enough to prevent re-assembly and cause malfunctions. Some people experimented by marking the side that faces down with a sharpie, then rotating. This way one can usually find a position where everything works. If the off-center is established, it's usually easy to replace the RSA. But there's no point in replacement if the sharpie test does not confirm the root cause.

 

[SoonerMedic]

It's not that strange. There were ports of RSAs in the 42 that were a bit off-center. Usually it only comes to light when they are bad enough to prevent re-assembly and cause malfunctions. Some people experimented by marking the side that faces down with a sharpie, then rotating. This way one can usually find a position where everything works. If the off-center is established, it's usually easy to replace the RSA. But there's no point in replacement if the sharpie test does not confirm the root cause.

Can you dumb that down for me?? lol Sorry, I'm not really following all the nomenclature that you're using. I'm sure once you come down to my level I'll know exactly what you're talking about, but I honestly have no idea what you just said. And I feel dumb now lol.

 

[zaitcev]

Can you dumb that down for me??

Sorry, I did not mean to talk down to anyone. I'm a beginner shooter myself. But I'm not sure if I can explain it better. How about this: I'll attach a picture that points to a sharpie mark on the Recoil Spring Asembly (RSA).

 

[Ibmikey]

I guess I have been smiled upon by whomever oversees firearms and their problems as I have so many of those reported on the forums with difficulties, yet my rifles and pistols have been virtually trouble free. I have reported some issues with the R 51 but those are minor and mostly with the difficult reassembly. My G42 runs like s Swiss watch and i could not guess the round count for that little pistol, trigger is not light but quite satisfactory for the type of weapon it is. My Sig P 938 and P 238's are more stylish, are easier to shoot and carry but the ugly ole' Glock is a fun easy pistol to shoot and shows no visible signs of wear either from carry or firing.
I have both a G 19 and G 42, both rate up with my favorites, tried a G 43 and did not like it to the point that i traded it for another Sig P 238 (which i did not need) and a dozen magazines. No problem with the mags as they interchange with my Kimber Micro and Mustang.
I would like to see factory night sights (maybe they are offered now) as buying aftermarket and then finding someone with a sight tool is a pain. I often use my G 42 as a house pistol and night sights would be a plus but with my Sigs all having them I am in no hurry to pay big bucks to add to the Glock.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Can you dumb that down for me?? lol Sorry, I'm not really following all the nomenclature that you're using. I'm sure once you come down to my level I'll know exactly what you're talking about, but I honestly have no idea what you just said. And I feel dumb now lol.

RSA = Reciol Spring Assembly if that's what you are asking. I know, sometimes the acronyms can be puzzling...

 

[SoonerMedic]

Sorry, I did not mean to talk down to anyone. I'm a beginner shooter myself. But I'm not sure if I can explain it better. How about this: I'll attach a picture that points to a sharpie mark on the Recoil Spring Asembly (RSA).View attachment 224299

thank you so much for this! I didn't take it as being "talked down" upon at all, I just needed a little clarification is all lol. And the picture helped tremendously.

I guess I have been smiled upon by whomever oversees firearms and their problems as I have so many of those reported on the forums with difficulties, yet my rifles and pistols have been virtually trouble free. I have reported some issues with the R 51 but those are minor and mostly with the difficult reassembly. My G42 runs like s Swiss watch and i could not guess the round count for that little pistol, trigger is not light but quite satisfactory for the type of weapon it is. My Sig P 938 and P 238's are more stylish, are easier to shoot and carry but the ugly ole' Glock is a fun easy pistol to shoot and shows no visible signs of wear either from carry or firing.
I have both a G 19 and G 42, both rate up with my favorites, tried a G 43 and did not like it to the point that i traded it for another Sig P 238 (which i did not need) and a dozen magazines. No problem with the mags as they interchange with my Kimber Micro and Mustang.
I would like to see factory night sights (maybe they are offered now) as buying aftermarket and then finding someone with a sight tool is a pain. I often use my G 42 as a house pistol and night sights would be a plus but with my Sigs all having them I am in no hurry to pay big bucks to add to the Glock.

Mikey, I'm not sure which pistol you're referring to about the night sights? I'm pretty sure that both Kimber and Glock both offer night sight options. Maybe not on the Glock though as I was looking at S&W and Glock at the same time I was looking for a replacement to my Kimber Micro Raptor that was offered with factory night sights. As for the factory sights from Kimber, they are crisp, clear and bright as to be expected. If I compared them to the Trijicon NS that are on my G42, I would say that they are virtually indistinguishable.

 

[98bluewave]

thank you so much for this! I didn't take it as being "talked down" upon at all, I just needed a little clarification is all lol. And the picture helped tremendously.



Mikey, I'm not sure which pistol you're referring to about the night sights? I'm pretty sure that both Kimber and Glock both offer night sight options. Maybe not on the Glock though as I was looking at S&W and Glock at the same time I was looking for a replacement to my Kimber Micro Raptor that was offered with factory night sights. As for the factory sights from Kimber, they are crisp, clear and bright as to be expected. If I compared them to the Trijicon NS that are on my G42, I would say that they are virtually indistinguishable.

Glock does offer steel night sights on their website. I recently installed the night sights on a G 42 and a G 43. The rear sight is $ 32 and the front sight is $ 25. The sights for the G 42 and the G 43 are the same. The night sights work great in dark and sunny locations, wish they were a little brighter in a shady location. I purchased a sight mover and accessory for G 42 from Brownell's. Glock also offers a sight mover.

 

[Ibmikey]

The G 42 is what i was referring to as the sights are different than the bigger boys. I could not find a listing for factory night sights when i ordered it and i do not want to spend a couple hundred bucks with Glock for a pusher that i would use once. I am aware of the aftermarket sights and will install them on my next trip to Texas for hog hunting as my buddy has the tool.