racking the slide 101
As a last alternative, I would not use the slide stop to chamber a round. Think about it, having the slide stop hold the slide, at that point pull the slide back and the slide will further move back, slightly, indicating the additional pressure that is left from not pulling and pushing the slide to chamber a round. Not saying this will happen all the time, but the extractor could not fully capture the rim of the cartridge. Lets face it, what is the job of the extractor? The extractor has two functions. It holds the cartridge in place and positions it so the ejector can eject it. I would use the two hands and leave the one handed release of the slide if your non shooting hand is incapacitated.
Nick
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NRA Instructor\GCA Gunsmith
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