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Originally Posted by Volsabor
New out of the box, un-fired firearm, just getting used to the weapon; and while field striping the firearm I noticed that the slide lock doesn't work. what went wrong?? Just odd that it happened, I was looking forward to take it plinking today. Didn't want to potential damage the firearm. I want to know what's going on with it before I use it.
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Just a guess - but I'm thinking the 45 version is no different than the 9 and 40 versions in this regard...the slide stop/release lever you manipulate is well forward of where the actual tang engages the slide. To lock the slide to the rear you must have the slide pulled further back, past the point of the lever.
Pull the slide back as far as you can with an empty mag in place, you'll see how it engages.