[SMGLee]

I was able to take a close look at the prototype slide stop, it is a good addition to the Glock pistol, making strong hand slide drop much easier than with the OEM stop.

The slide stop shape are mold from a SW M&P

Sorry for the lack of clarity in the photos, I took them with my iPhone.

 

[Sonnytoo]

Pics are fine. Thanks.
Sonnytoo

 

[AZ Husker]

That's gonna affect some holster fit!

 

[SMGLee]

That's gonna affect some holster fit!

We were at a Jason Falla pistol class so access to holsters were plenty, we tried it in various kydex holsters and the slide stop had no trouble fitting to them...

some of the holsters tried..Comtac, Raven, Bladetech, G-Code, and Safarilands.

 

[glockenturm]

I like that design. Seems less in the way than the pointy style, and will make manual slide lock back a little easier, as in case of Type III malfunction.

Any idea when it should be out?

I was under the impression that using the slide stop to repeatedly release the slide is not a good idea. Any ideas??

 

[vmann]

slide stop lever....i like the look of the glock one better....

 

[bac1023]

Interesting.

 

[happyguy]

I have no problem with the Glock OEM version, other than they can be a little stiff when new, but I have to admit that I like the ones on my M&P's better. I doubt I would get the Vickers part but I wouldn't look down on someone who did.

I will say that the Vickers part would be a lot better for me than the Glock extended part. My thumb gets in the way of this and sometimes prevents the slide from locking back or causes it to lock back with rounds in the magazine.

Regards,
Happyguy

 

[emerilnut]

If you didn't know, they're out now. So get your order in! I love mine.

 

[GRT45]

From http://www.nettac.com/Vickers-Tactical-Slide-Stop-for-Glock_p_118.html

Works with all Glock Generations.

Fits Glock® models G17, G17L, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35

Will begin shipping late this week.



I looked at this a few days ago and noticed the Glock 20, 29 and 30 are not listed. Huh? :dunno:

 

[Glock 17L]

Also note that it says fits all generations..
Won't fit a 1st or 2nd Gen G17s with two frame pins..
Could have the spring bent up & function but wouldn't have the stop..

 

[TexasPOff]

I like the idea, but I wanna see one in person to see how far it sticks out. I like the OEM simply because it is flat and doesn't lend itself to catching on things. Local range has several on order, I will see what gives when they come in. TXPO

 

[SCC]

I will stick with OEM ...

 

[firemedic1343]

I looked at this a few days ago and noticed the Glock 20, 29 and 30 are not listed. Huh? :dunno:

Wow, no 10mm love???

And the G30 is one of the best shooting pistols in the world...

 

[GRT45]

Also note that it says fits all generations..
Won't fit a 1st or 2nd Gen G17s with two frame pins..
Could have the spring bent up & function but wouldn't have the stop..

That's a good point about the web site claims contradicting known issues with some 2-pin Gen pistols.

Even the Glock OEM extended slide stop lever fits all 3-pin guns except 36,37,38,39. It's baffling why the Vickers part lists support for the 21 but not the 20, 29, or 30. I hope it's a typo.

 

[PEC-Memphis]

I was under the impression that using the slide stop to repeatedly release the slide is not a good idea. Any ideas??

Do a thread search, it has been beaten to death.

1. Some will say it will wear out the notch in slide...

... the slide is much harder than the slide stop.

2. Some say it will wear out the slide stop...

.... I'm a competitive shooter and an armorer, I never seen it happen on my gun, or any of my friend's guns, which have had the slide released using the slide stop literally 1000's of times. Even if it did wear the part - it is a cheap part.

3. Some will say, it is a bad habit to get into because it is a fine motor skill and will not be able to perform the slide release under stress....

.... A fine motor skill like depressing the trigger or the magazine catch? If you practice SLRs with the slide stop enough (like a competitive shooter) it becomes muscle memory. Using the slide stop is faster and it is very reliable for the proficient. Can you screw up using the slide stop? Sure. Can you screw up using an overhand/slingshot method? Sure.

However, slide stops are located at different locations depending upon the type of pistol and the overhand/slingshot is a much more "universal" method that is virtually the same regardless of platform.

4. Some say the extended controls will get in the way and can cause the slide to lock back before the last round, or not lock back at all....

.... There is some validity to this issue. It is an ergonomics issue for an individual with a particular firearm/extended control. I personally don't have ergonomic problems with most extended controls (the SIG mosquito is an exception). I know people who have problems (inadvertent lifting or depressing) with the extended Glock OEM slide stop.

 

[tango44]

What's wrong with the original???
I like the Glock factory extended better!

 

[Tony999]

Interesting...

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[Firecop203]

Not bad, but I like the one from AroTek better.

 

[up1911fan]

I've got the factory extended model on all my Glocks but plan to try this one out soon