I always use the "pull the trigger" method instead of the "sear disconnect" method. But I am open to reasons to change. Here's how I proceed.

When I first start the take down process, I lock the slide to the rear. This lets me lower the take down lever (on all me M&P autos). On my old M&P9 the take down lever would not stay down so slide lock became mandatory to be able to hold the lever down. Then I released the slide and pulled the trigger. By this method, that I had to open the gun and safety check was almost automatic. I had to open the slide everytime to move the slide lever down.

Using the sear release, same thing, I have to lock the slide back to push the sear lever down. So what is the difference how I do it if the slide is back, chamber checked and then removed? Anybody who pulls the trigger before checking, no matter what method need to check their procedures. Please let me know what I may be missing. Thanks all.

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