oversized slide stop assembly

[EXECUTIONER-408]

Any of you guys know if they make an over sized slide stop assembly, hate the original one its to small and really hard to press when slide back. So where can I find an oversized one

 

[Rastoff]

When you say "hard to press", is an empty mag in the gun?

 

[Dino1]

For what gun, and why? are you trying to release the slide after a reload with the slide stop release. If you are you are doing it wrong. Pull the slide back, then release it pulling down on the release. This is the proper proceedure. Some pistols will work fine doing the reload with the slide release, both my M&P pistols do it now after extensive breakin, but it is not the way you are supposed to do it. I would only do it in the heat of the moment. It puts more wear on the slide and slide release than is needed.

 

[EXECUTIONER-408]

Sorry guys should of been more specific its a 40compact on a loaded mag

 

[Robotech]

It IS NOT a slide release, and is not supposed to be used as one. (This is different from some other manufacturers and products.)

If you have a loaded mag installed, or no mag, pull the slide back and let it go. If you have an empty mag installed, pull the slide back, and THEN use your thumb to lower the "slide lock".

 

[CJ_mp40c]

I have contacted S&W in the past about this. The slide lock can be used to release the slide without any issues.

By the way, if the slide is locked back, slam the loaded mag in and most of the time the side will automatically unlock and chamber the first round.

And yes, slam the mag in, you are not going to damage the gun.

Also if you have a loaded mag in the gun and the slide is locked back, grab the slide and yank it back. The slide lock will automatically unlock. You will not have to pull it down at the same time. NEVER walk the slide forward, yank and release. Walking the slide could cause to not properly chamber a round and/or go into battery.

 

[Rastoff]

It IS NOT a slide release, and is not supposed to be used as one. (This is different from some other manufacturers and products.)

There is no reason not to press down on the slide lock to release the slide.

Where did you hear that it wasn't supposed to be used this way?

 

[EXECUTIONER-408]

I have contacted S&W in the past about this. The slide lock can be used to release the slide without any issues.

By the way, if the slide is locked back, slam the loaded mag in and most of the time the side will automatically unlock and chamber the first round.

And yes, slam the mag in, you are not going to damage the gun.

Also if you have a loaded mag in the gun and the slide is locked back, grab the slide and yank it back. The slide lock will automatically unlock. You will not have to pull it down at the same time. NEVER walk the slide forward, yank and release. Walking the slide could cause to not properly chamber a round and/or go into battery.

yeah ive done that with the full size 45 and works like a charm, its the compact that does not do that.

 

[George9]

In time it will work just fine! George

 

[Bkreutz]

My 9c was a bear to release the slide when I first got it (not trying to prolong the "discussion" about the correct way to release the slide, I've been doing it one way for over 45 years and I'm probably past the point of changing). I took the slide off and looked at the slide lock real close and noticed that the end of the formed piece of sheet metal that actually catches the slide looked like it had a "nub" at the end that occurred when it was formed. I took a couple of swipes at it with a stone and now it's just a flick with my thumb to release. I'm sure that in the course of normal shooting this little "nub" would be polished out by the action of the slide. I just accelerated the wear a little bit.

 

[Deadeye Dick]

There is no reason not to press down on the slide lock to release the slide.

Where did you hear that it wasn't supposed to be used this way?

The owners manual that was supplied by S&W with the gun.

 

[Rastoff]

The owners manual that was supplied by S&W with the gun.

Maybe you could point out where it says that in the manual? Obviously I've missed it because I can't find anywhere in the manual that says not to use the slide stop.

 

[Deadeye Dick]

Maybe you could point out where it says that in the manual? Obviously I've missed it because I can't find anywhere in the manual that says not to use the slide stop.

It does not specifically say not to use the slide stop lever as a release as you describe.

The proper procedure for releasing the slide is found at the bottom of page 16 in my manual (Note the recommended first step):

"* Pull the slide to the rear, press down on the slide stop to release the slide and allow it to carry fully forward."

Do as you wish. Just keep in mind that you will be replacing worn parts sooner is all.

 

[George9]

Someone even said they called S&W! Take it easy guy's! Wow it's a stamped part with ruff edges and will work itself out. I too fixed mine right out of the box with a diamond stone.. and you can release the slide with that lever with ease after it runs in or you just smooth it out a bit.. What's the big deal.No need throwing a hissy fit.It will work both ways.. George

 

[danysw]

Just shoot a thousand rounds thru it and the slide stop will work perfectly as a slide release and you will have a lot of fun during the process.

 

[t1.8matt]

Someone even said they called S&W! Take it easy guy's! Wow it's a stamped part with ruff edges and will work itself out. I too fixed mine right out of the box with a diamond stone.. and you can release the slide with that lever with ease after it runs in or you just smooth it out a bit.. What's the big deal.No need throwing a hissy fit.It will work both ways.. George

that's pretty much what i did with my shield. it was a pain to use the slide stop release, so i sanded the back edge that contacts the slide with 1800 grit sandpaper very lightly until it wasn't overly hard to use the lever instead of manually racking the slide.