Glock slide lock or lock & release

[zombiehunter]

My buddy is arguing with me that the slide on a glock is only supposed to be released by sling shotting it. His slide release is so.stiff it takes two fingers and a bizarre hold to.get it.to.release and on mine it's a simple flick of the thunb. Opinions?

 

[dwnthehatch]

Slingshotting it is the proper way. The lever is a slide stop, not a slide release. That doesn't mean it can't be done.

 

[BradMacc82]

I've seen them more as a lock then a release, Glock and M&P's with the shorter/ kinda stubby lock's, slingshot 'em. Other's with more meat to them - USP's, HP's, 1911's, etc. - I use them as a lock/release.

That's just me though.

 

[rouchna]

When it's locked back, I usually pull the slide back and let it ride home. I rarely use the slide stop.

 

[Zombie_013]

When it's locked back, I usually pull the slide back and let it ride home. I rarely use the slide stop.

that's exactly what I do as well...hitting slide stop can be tough to grab with a thumb.

 

[RobMoore]

Slingshotting it is the proper one way.

Fixed.

If you want to do it the slow way, go right ahead.

If you need more leverage, your weak hand on the bottom of the magazine you just inserted pushing up will achieve it.

 

[Name Taken]

Fixed.

If you want to do it the slow way, go right ahead.

If you need more leverage, your weak hand on the bottom of the magazine you just inserted pushing up will achieve it.

It also brings you off target more and takes you out of the proper two hand shooting grip.

 

[Jason21237]

I usually just use my thumb to release the lock lever. Easier to stay on target and gun is already pointed in the right direct and I dont have to change stance or where my hands are. If the lever can hold up to the slide slamming into it when the last round is fired I seriously doubt that me bumping it down with my thumb to release the slide is going to hurt it. I have a Glock 22

 

[atreeves]

Depending on how fast I need to bring the gun to ready I will do either. Quite frankly, when the slide locks from an empty mag and you ram a fresh mag into her, she'll chamber and make ready anyways.

When I DO manually release the slide using both hands, I do it hand over-top of the slide, gripping the sides. Slingshotting I invision pulling the slide back with your index & thumb from the rear w/ the weapon pointed down range.

 

[clandestine]

My buddy is arguing with me that the slide on a glock is only supposed to be released by sling shotting it. His slide release is so.stiff it takes two fingers and a bizarre hold to.get it.to.release and on mine it's a simple flick of the thunb. Opinions?

He is correct. Slingshotting a Glock is the proper way to release the slide. The tab can be used to release once it wears in, but it can lead to the gun not going into battery if fouled. When you slingshot the gun you impart more force to force the gun in battery.

Some guns with slide mounted safeties are not a great platform to slingshot because you can trip the slide mounted safety.

 

[SmokingGun]

This solved it for me. Glock factory extended slide release

 

[davsco]

i have the extended slide releases on my glocks and always use those to bring into battery after mag changes. this lets me get my support hand on the gun quicker.

when first loading the gun i will do the slingshot.

 

[Crab Bait]

Depending on how fast I need to bring the gun to ready I will do either. Quite frankly, when the slide locks from an empty mag and you ram a fresh mag into her, she'll chamber and make ready anyways.

When I DO manually release the slide using both hands, I do it hand over-top of the slide, gripping the sides. Slingshotting I invision pulling the slide back with your index & thumb from the rear w/ the weapon pointed down range.

Yup, after reading here that the slide will release if the mag is inserted a little harder I tried it and it only took a little more than I was giving it anyway. Haven't had it not chamber a round yet either.

 

[hodgepodge]

Still, your buddy's slide lock should not be that stiff. Replace it with the extended version.

 

[RobMoore]

If your Glock is so fouled that you need the extra couple millimeters of spring travel to go into battery, shouldn't you have cleaned it after the first 1000 rounds?

Apart from endurance testing, I can think of no scenario likely enough to cause a person to train using an otherwise inferior method.

 

[Kilroy]

I've heard people say slingshotting the slide is the only correct way, but I think that's only because their favorite gun has a tiny slide release. Using the slide release is much faster for me, and I can get back on target a little quicker.

 

[Flipz]

Slingshotting it is the proper way. The lever is a slide stop, not a slide release. That doesn't mean it can't be done.

I completely agree. This is the way Glock originally designed the slide stop. To be just that, a slide STOP. Not a slide release. BUT, that doesn't mean the slide can't be released by pushing down on the slide stop. It works, and the use of an extended slide stop makes it even easier.

But personally, I use the slingshot method.

 

[Tanker_Super]

Quoted from the following manual:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GLOCK SAFE ACTION PISTOLS
ALL MODELS
Rev.03/10
page 23 - LOADING AND FIRING
step 4

"Insert a new magazine and then either push the slide stop lever (27) downward (see photo 2), or pull the slide slightly backward and allow it to spring forward." (Bold and underline added for emphasis.)

It seems to me that according to the manufacturer, either way is how the weapon is placed into battery.

Just my .02 cents.

 

[usmcdad]

IMHO - fooling at the range, doesn't really matter I guess. But I was taught when you release using the stop you just put wear on the edge that was not meant to be there.

Also seems that in worst case scenario, in times of stovepipes and 2feeds, the.discipline needed to quickly clear.the problem and get operational again requires racking the slide and not just releasing the stop, so why not practice it.

Agree with other post - palm over top, not using thumb and finger to rack, primarily because palming it keeps pistol close to your body and awY from ponential threats. feels also like I have better muzzle control palming it.

 

[zombiehunter]

Thanks for all the input