Question about a slide stop.

[4330Inroute]

Last week at the range the spring and detent on the slide stop flew off my Model 39-2 clone out while I was firing for qualification. It caused the slide to lock back after each shot. My Model 39-2 clone is an aftermarket stainless frame fitted with Smith parts and a Model 39 upper half.
This is the first time I have ever seen or heard of a S&W slide stop coming apart and I've handled and shot quite a few different Smith and Wesson models over the years.

My question is does a new/replacement stop need to be fitted or adjusted or is it a drop in piece? The cost of purchasing the spring and parts plus shipping cost as much as ordering a used part off the internet.

Your response is greatly appreciated.

 

[handgunner356]

There is a chance the slide stop might need fitting, if it were me I'd order the spring, plunger and pin for the stop that's in the gun.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

The only one I ever installed in a 3913LS was an aftermarket one & had to be fit, It required about 3mms be ground off to fit in the frame opening, I started with a dremel & finsihed up with a jewlers file..
I too would try an aquire the parts to rebuild the one you already have.
Have you tried cantacting S&W?? They have great customer service..
They may even send you the parts for FREE..
Good Luck!!
Gary/Hk

 

[SW CQB 45]

your going to need three hands to hold the spring pin and the other two the hold the punch and hammer.

I made a rough cut out of wood to countersink the slide stop to retain the spring and detent, then I tapped the spring pin in.

pain in the hinney!

 

[4330Inroute]

Thanks for your responses. My hands are becoming arthritic and I don't do well with small parts. I found a new stop and ordered it. I'll post as soon as I get the chance to install it.

 

[4330Inroute]

I received the part this morning in the mail. It slid in and functioned well through to 14 rds. I loaded two rds in a magazine and fired them to see if the slide stop would work. No problems.