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4/12/2010 4:14:19 PM EDT
When I remove the slide on my G21 the rear circle portion of the rod isn't seated in the little half circle notch. Is this normal?
4/12/2010 5:22:00 PM EDT
[#1]
The recoil spring assembly does not stay in the assembly notch on the
barrel when it is installed on the frame. When you put the slide on the
frame it slides into the recoil spring tunnel on the frame. When you
take the slide off, the guide rod head catches on the slide lock notch of the
barrel. Whenever you take the slide off be sure to push the guide rod back
into the assembly notch, or the guide rod head can snag on the slide lock and break.
4/12/2010 5:36:21 PM EDT
[#2]
That is what I thought but I just wanted to make sure. I'm going to be putting a few hundred rounds through it this weekend.
4/12/2010 6:18:02 PM EDT
[#3]
Yes it's normal.

You have nothing to worry about.
4/13/2010 4:41:07 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the help.
4/13/2010 4:48:20 PM EDT
[#5]
You're welcome.