Church Key Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 For some unknown reason, I've always used the slingshot method for 1911 slide releasing. In my last two matches have gotten a blood blister on my release hand. I guess the best cure is to start pressing the slide stop to drop the slide. Wondering how hard it is to retrain myself to do this? My gun is a Ruger SR 1911 which is a Modern class. Probably will end up with an extended slide stop. Has anyone else worked through this issue? This years matches seem to have a larger pistol round count than in the past, so more magazine changes and chances to screw up. Life is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUSTY BODDAMS Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 CK, the slide release is faster for me and I don't think you would have a problem retraining. You can use your off thumb to hit the slide release and that works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Myself and most who have shot the 1911 competitively for many uses drop the slide on a magazine of ammo using the slide stop. I do NOT recommend an extended slide stop. It usually causes more problems than it solves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Myself and most who have shot the 1911 competitively for many uses drop the slide on a magazine of ammo using the slide stop. I do NOT recommend an extended slide stop. It usually causes more problems than it solves. +1 Listen to Happy Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bodie Tom Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Unless you make your own slidestop... not real pleased with what's available these days.... that may change.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Unless you make your own slidestop... not real pleased with what's available these days.... that may change.....lol What do you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I use the slide stop to release the slide. I do have extended stops on my 3-Gun 1911 and my EDC 1911, both are from the very early '80s, made by Pachmyer. They're quite a bit smaller than what I've seen lately. The one on my EDC has been on it for nearly 35 years, and have never had it fail to lock back with good magazines. (The problem most experts seem to predict will happen). I had to run many, many drills getting used to the timing of slamming in a magazine and releasing the slide. All my WB 1911s run a stock slide release. With the Modern two-handed style, I don't even think about using my strong hand thumb to release the slide, it just happens naturally as my weak hand comes up the supporting grip position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I use the slide stop to release the slide. I do have extended stops on my 3-Gun 1911 and my EDC 1911, both are from the very early '80s, made by Pachmyer. They're quite a bit smaller than what I've seen lately. The one on my EDC has been on it for nearly 35 years, and have never had it fail to lock back with good magazines. (The problem most experts seem to predict will happen). I had to run many, many drills getting used to the timing of slamming in a magazine and releasing the slide. All my WB 1911s run a stock slide release. With the Modern two-handed style, I don't even think about using my strong hand thumb to release the slide, it just happens naturally as my weak hand comes up the supporting grip position. While certainly no expert but what have actually seen is the slide stop locking the sliode back at the wrong time. I have two theories as to why. One is the extra weight of it overcomes a lightened plunger spring while the gun is in recoil. Second, is that the shooter bumps it accidentally. As for extended thumb safeties, I see those get bumped off while the gun is holstered or being restaged while locked in shooting sports that allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Actually, the weight of the extended slide release makes it very easy to overcome the magazine spring's tension forcing it up with the mag follower and a failure to lock back occurs. Some of the new ones are so big, it might move too slowly to move it up into the notch. Why mine are trimmed from their original configuration slightly. Because they are so, comparatively speaking, it's very easy for a shooter the apply enough upward pressure to lock the slide back during recoil. Seen here on my "parts gun" (no, it's not a WB gun!!!): http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/DSCN08361.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatneck Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hey Griff How come Dusty Bottoms Picture is on your profile. Are you hiding from the Law or your EX Wives !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hey Griff How come Dusty Bottoms Picture is on your profile. Are you hiding from the Law or your EX Wives !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Wow, Goatneck that is funny! And you are correct, it looks like Dusty's photo. Though I can't imagine Griff's EXes ever looking for him, but possibly all his EXes live in Texas. Sure missed having a visit with you at WR. Hopefully we can catch up at EoT? JFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hey Griff How come Dusty Bottoms Picture is on your profile. Are you hiding from the Law or your EX Wives !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See the caption. My Hero!!! Although it's a little tarnished after this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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