I think those who think there is something wrong with the slide stop design on the M&P pistols are probably right. My M&P 9 had the right side slide release lever completely snap off during a match. I don't use either the right or left side slide releases and instead use the over hand technique of pulling the slide back and letting it go forward on its own. Mine also goes forward on its own when I vigorously insert a new mag when the gun is at slide lock. S&W sent me a new slide lock for free but I did have to pay my local gunsmith to have it installed.

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