I just bought my M&P 9mm last weekend and so far, I love it. Today I broke it down so I could clean it and I have a question. I followed the instructions in the manual but couldn't get the slide to come off until I pulled the trigger. The instructions say that the slide will pull straight off after you let the slide go forward but mine stopped in the usual position until I pulled the trigger. After that, it slid right off. Is this just something the instructions neglected to mention? This is the 9mm that comes in the range kit and, according to the enclosed test round, was just manufactured in March 2012.