Hi, everyone. Quick question. I just got a new M&P 9 (full size). I was given a quick field stripping lesson at my gun store, but I wanted to see it again, so I have been watching a few YouTubes showing how to break down this gun.
All safety precautions have been taken before I begin.
My store salesman said to release the slide you first remove the magazine, then lock the slide open with the slide stop. Next, rotate the take down lever clockwise. And finally pull the trigger to release the slide for removal.
The videos AND the manual that came with the gun says to do much the same, except with the slide open/locked, they say to lower (push down) on the sear deactivation lever (shaped like a question mark) into the magazine well. Then remove the slide.
I've done both, and both work. Does it matter which method I use? I don't want to bend anything or be pulling the trigger when the slide is open, etc.
Any answers would be helpful and appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
Good shooting,
Spike