Here it is.

[Rastoff]

Actually its a Slide Stop Lever .. mistakenly call Slide release lever ..

Correct, Slide Stop is indeed the proper name.

1. You Get The Full Force Of The Recoil Spring To Return The Gun To Battery...I have read that some guns won't reliably load a round when the slide stop is released but will do it every time when racking the slide.

The difference in force between the two methods is so small as to be no difference. If your gun won't chamber a round by pressing the slide stop, it's not working right and needs to be fixed. Or it could just be a poor design.

2.It's Easier To Grab It And Pull. Fine Motor Skills Go Out The Window In A Self Defense Situation

People always pull out the "fine motor skills" phrase when talking about this. The truth is, every action with a handgun is a fine motor skill. The definition of a fine motor skill is - Fine motor skill (or dexterity) is the coordination of small muscle movements—usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes. So, grabbing the slide or pressing the slide stop are both fine motor skills.

3.You Don't Have To Look For It
When you use the slide stop lever you have to look down and take your eyes off the target or threat.

This one was clearly written by someone who doesn't work with their gun much. If you have to look to find the slide stop, you don't know your gun at all. A defensive shooter should be able to operate any normal action with their gun without looking at it. Eyes on the threat when not on the front sight.

4."Sling-Shotting" Is More Universal To All Pistols.

Not just more universal, it is universal to all pistols. Every semi-automatic pistol can be loaded by pulling back the slide.


Yes, pulling back the slide to chamber the first round is easier for most people. That doesn't mean it's the only way. Using the slide stop to release the slide on a new mag is much faster. When speed is of the essence, pressing the slide stop is the way to go.

There are pros and cons to each method. To limit yourself to only one way is setting yourself up for failure. Practice both methods. This way you're prepared for all circumstances. Neither is right or wrong and neither will damage your gun in any way.

 

[Bkreutz]

look it up yourself then !! its because of fine motor control a proven fact ..

It doesn't matter who looks it up, it's still the same source.

 

[GUNs and JEEPS]

Maybe the "wrong place" and not an attempt to "hi-jack"..... but I am seeing different types of grip/ tape suggested...my local GS, who also sold me my 9 Shield, suggested a Hogue grip/ sleeve. It has pretty much "cured" my low left issues...my question are the tapes or other grips that much better? For less than the price of a box of shells my pattern is much better.

I do realize on a gun this small grip is critical.

 

[motorcyclejoe]

Nice pistol. Congrats! You will love it. IMHO the 9c is the perfect balance between size, capacity, and accuracy. It also is bone reliable.

 

[Derek.J.]

Maybe the "wrong place" and not an attempt to "hi-jack"..... but I am seeing different types of grip/ tape suggested...my local GS, who also sold me my 9 Shield, suggested a Hogue grip/ sleeve. It has pretty much "cured" my low left issues...my question are the tapes or other grips that much better? For less than the price of a box of shells my pattern is much better.

I do realize on a gun this small grip is critical.

I was thinking about getting the talon grip for mine. But we'll see when I take it out to shoot.

 

[Derek.J.]

Took it out today. Like how it shoots a lot. Just gotta practice more. Found a good carry ammo for it too. Still think the grip needs to be more aggressive. But I'll deal with it in time. Oh. And the slide release was no issue. Ha ha ha!

 

[NCW Ray]

look it up yourself then !! its because of fine motor control a proven fact ..

Well, if you can't do it because your fine motor skills will be out the window in a stressful situation, then it will be a moot point because you won't be able to find that tiny little magazine release button, which is a required step before needing the slide stop or racking the slide.

 

[Magload]

Well, if you can't do it because your fine motor skills will be out the window in a stressful situation, then it will be a moot point because you won't be able to find that tiny little magazine release button, which is a required step before needing the slide stop or racking the slide.

If you take a hit and your support hand is out of action and you can manage a one hand reload you best be able to hit the slide stop with one hand. Maybe call a break in the shooting while looking for something to rack your slide on.

 

[Rastoff]

If you take a hit and your support hand is out of action and you can manage a one hand reload you best be able to hit the slide stop with one hand. Maybe call a break in the shooting while looking for something to rack your slide on.

Learning how to do a one hand reload is valuable training. There are other ways to drop the slide than using the slide stop.

 

[Magload]

Learning how to do a one hand reload is valuable training. There are other ways to drop the slide than using the slide stop.

There sure are like the edge of a table or a chair or door jam. Then only if your front or rear sight can be used. But if you have to cross the room to get something to use knowing how to hit that slide stop might just save you. It all depends on how much time you got and how clear you are thinking at the time.

 

[Rastoff]

Then only if your front or rear sight can be used.

Nope. The ejection port can also be used on a table edge, the sole of your shoe, the edge of your holster, your belt...

There are many ways to operate a gun. I highly suggest people take a class in advanced handling. There are obviously many ways to do something. None of use has thought of them all.

It all depends on how much time you got and how clear you are thinking at the time.

This is a valid thought, to a point. We are more likely to fall back on how we trained. If we trained to use the slide stop, that's what we'll do, regardless of how clear our thoughts are.

This is why we should train and then practice what we train. "Murphy" is alive and well and living in the US. When he hits, and he will, if you haven't trained/practiced alternate methods, you'll freeze. If you have trained/practiced alternate methods, you're more likely to just fall into plan B.

Plan for the worst.

 

[Derek.J.]

Update. Went shooting with some friends with this. And I'm getting a lot better with it. And the grip doesn't seem to be as much of an issue as I thought. I still might get the talon grip for it, but it isn't a priority now. I will admit, I did have a little buyers remorse at first. But now I'm actually very happy with buying this gun. We've come to learn each other very well.

 

[Myusername2015]

Congrats! I found the slide release a little tough at first as well but now I'm used to it and it's a non issue. I have the FS .40 and a shield. I kind of wish I got my .40 as a compact as I love shooting that (more so than the shield)
but it doesn't conceal as well so it's turned into more of a Range /HD gun.
size comparison

holstered

What holster is the 9/40c holstered in?

 

[sacosta66]

Looks like a Stealth Gear IWB Holster.

 

[kmanick]

What holster is the 9/40c holstered in?

the full sized .40 is in a N82 pro.
the shield 9mm is in a Stealthgear Onyx.
I like both of them almost equally.

 

[Myusername2015]

the full sized .40 is in a N82 pro.
the shield 9mm is in a Stealthgear Onyx.
I like both of them almost equally.

The holster the 9 is in was the one I was asking about. Nice holster! I picked up a concealment express IWB kydex. Nice as well