Who uses the slide lock for a slide release???

[olchevy]

First off. I am far from being able to give an educated opinion..lol...It's just the way I do it.
I would trust what you (the Op) has to say more than I would trust my own opinion.... You have been trained for combat, and been in it, I have not.

What is this slingshot method you guys are talking about? I might be doing it, but just not know it is called that.

That being said on my Glock I use the slide release all the time on mag changes. Many many times I practice I only load 3 or 4 rounds in each magazine to practice my quick reloads. As soon as my left hand gives the mag a good tap on the bottom to send it home, my right thumb hits the slide release.....I can understand where yall say its not good for multiple platforms. But the only autos I have now are Glock and my Kel-tec PF9 (which I rack the slide on).....

Is it a bad thing if thats the way you train?


ETA: Half the time on my Glock when a insert the fresh mag I hit it in pretty hard to make sure its seated, and when i do a LOT of the time the slide itself will close when I do that.....Is that a bad thing?

Or did I just prove your point about it causing excessive wear on the slide release?

 

[outdoorsman]

I have found that on my full size XD-40 the slingshot method is most comfortable, but on my sub-compact Glock 27 Gen 4, being a smaller firearm the overhand method seems a bit more comfortable...

SO my question would be... Is it acceptable to use different methods for different pistols, or as stated earlier, is it best to become proficent in only using one method... ????

Outdoorsman

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[fenderbass07]

I didn't vote because the reason that I don't use the slide stop as a slide release wasn't an option. I'm left handed so when I reload I use my right hand to pull the slide back to chamber the round because trying to use the slide stop is too difficult and uncomfortable with my left hand to do.

This may be a stupid question but what is the "slingshot" method that keeps getting brought up.

 

[CCW]

I didn't vote because the reason that I don't use the slide stop as a slide release wasn't an option. I'm left handed so when I reload I use my right hand to pull the slide back to chamber the round because trying to use the slide stop is too difficult and uncomfortable with my left hand to do.

This may be a stupid question but what is the "slingshot" method that keeps getting brought up.

Perfect example of why manual racking of the slide is more universal.

 

[jacobsen919]

Perfect example of why manual racking of the slide is more universal.

well now, I'm left handed (smaller hands) and a 1911 is perfect for my left index finger. Not so much on the compact polymers though. But i do agree racking the slide is more universal and easier for beginners.

 

[CCW]

Dropping the slide stop works well for "shooters" (as I was for 20+ years). Not sure how well it seems to fit into tactical mindset though. At least it doesn't for me.

 

[fenderbass07]

well now, I'm left handed (smaller hands) and a 1911 is perfect for my left index finger. Not so much on the compact polymers though. But i do agree racking the slide is more universal and easier for beginners.

You are correct. My 1911 is the one pistol I have that I can use the slide stop to release the slide but my primary CCW is a G19 with a factory slide stop so I'm not gonna fumble around with it when I can just reach up and pull the slide and be sure I'm gonna get it the first time.

 

[07JKX]

You are correct. My 1911 is the one pistol I have that I can use the slide stop to release the slide but my primary CCW is a G19 with a factory slide stop so I'm not gonna fumble around with it when I can just reach up and pull the slide and be sure I'm gonna get it the first time.

I am a lefty too and I presently have only sigs and one keltec. The sigs I can use the slide stop/release and mag catch with my index finger proficiently. My pf9... i CAN use the slide stop/release.... but it hurts... so i usually just slingshot that one or as mentioned earlier, count rounds and reload prior to expending the last round.

 

[ngcsugrad09]

Dropping the slide stop works well for "shooters" (as I was for 20+ years). Not sure how well it seems to fit into tactical mindset though. At least it doesn't for me.

It's part of executing an faster emergency reload. Saving time when people are moving and shooting at you is a good thing.

Some say that a speed reload (ejecting and leaving a magazine with bullets remaining) doesn't have a place in "tactical" scenarios. I disagree with that as well. It is simply another tool in the toolbox.

The problem is we all get caught in the fantasy-land shootings or scenarios where we always win, don't get shot, hit every target, never run out of bullets at the most inconvenient times, etc, etc. Find what works for you and practice it. It is my belief that if you run to slide-lock and need more bullets, you want that done as fast as possible.. saving a quarter to half second or more by using a slide lock/release gives me that little bit of extra time to get back into action. My goal with speed is to reduce the other guys free time to shoot rounds against me.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Ken Ford]

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