[89MustangGX]

Hello,
It's been a LONG time since I brought home a new Glock, and since I owned one actually (have had a 22C and a 30 in the past). Today was special because I brought home a Gen3 17 and a 26. While checking them out, I noticed the slide stop is very stiff on both-- basically impossible for me to release the slide on the 26, but if I try really hard I can get it on the 17. This isn't really a problem, as I normally slingshot the slide, but it is a question in my mind. I can't for the life of me remember the them being this difficult.

Are they normally this stiff? Or, is this just because they are new?

Adam

 

[MeanAction]

Hello,
It's been a LONG time since I brought home a new Glock, and since I owned one actually (have had a 22C and a 30 in the past). Today was special because I brought home a Gen3 17 and a 26. While checking them out, I noticed the slide stop is very stiff on both-- basically impossible for me to release the slide on the 26, but if I try really hard I can get it on the 17. This isn't really a problem, as I normally slingshot the slide, but it is a question in my mind. I can't for the life of me remember the them being this difficult.

Are they normally this stiff? Or, is this just because they are new?

Adam

Congrats on your new Glocks. Why are you using the Slide "STOP" to release the slide? It "STOPS" the slide. Use your free hand to grab the slide and release it then do a press check then a battery rack and holster. I always, 100% of the time, do a press check before holstering my Glock 36. Hope this helps.

 

[89MustangGX]

Congrats on your new Glocks. Why are you using the Slide "STOP" to release the slide? It "STOPS" the slide. Use your free hand to grab the slide and release it then do a press check then a battery rack and holster. I always, 100% of the time, do a press check before holstering my Glock 36. Hope this helps.

Don't take this the wrong way, but that is not what I asked and not helpful. :tongueout:

I did say that I normally slingshot the slide. However, pressing on the slide stop will release the slide.

All I wanted to know is if the slide stop is normally that tight. Or, is it just because it is new?

Adam

 

[26Inf]

double post

 

[26Inf]

I see a lot of new Glocks in my work, and that is not normally the case.

The first thing I'd do is check the slide catch engagement cut on the slide to ensure it is 'proper' with a slight angle to the rear of the slide. I don't ever recall seeing this and would really doubt it is the problem especially with 2 different models.

Could you define the problem further -

1) are these new or used weapons? (I know you said new - but that might mean new to you)
2) have you disassembled the weapon or the magazines?
3) are you have trouble releasing the slide using the slide catch with the weapon empty, or only with a loaded magazine in the weapon, or both?

I'd also like to confirm that you are not talking about using the slide catch to release the slide with an empty mag in the weapon.

Let us know.

 

[89MustangGX]

Thanks for the questions. Having this happen on two different weapons myself made me wonder. That's why I figured I should ask.

1) The weapons are new new.
2) I have pulled the slides off, barrels and springs out. That is as far as I have ever disassembled a Glock.
3) I had only tried this with the weapons empty, no loaded magazines.

Ok, now this gets a little strange. Maybe I didn't eat my Wheaties yesterday or something... I went back to look at them again and they both will release fine. I just tried this with an empty magazine in each. Why would this be different or what would this tell you?

Thanks!

Adam

 

[26Inf]

.

Ok, now this gets a little strange. Maybe I didn't eat my Wheaties yesterday or something... I went back to look at them again and they both will release fine. I just tried this with an empty magazine in each. Why would this be different or what would this tell you?

Thanks!

Adam

If you look at the left front of an empty mag you'll see a 'ledge' on the follower which pretty much fills the cut in the magazine, if you put a round in the magazine, the 'ledge' disappears.

When the last round in the mag is fired, this 'ledge' pushes up on the tab of the slide stop lever, this upward pressure causes the slide stop lever to engage the notch in the slide as the slide comes to the rear and locks the slide to the rear.

Because of the upward spring pressure, some shooters have a hard time depressing the slide stop lever and letting the slide go forward with an empty mag inserted.

Usually not a problem, especially with an extended slide stop lever, but it does happen.

Good luck.

 

[Fire_Medic]

If you look at the left front of an empty mag you'll see a 'ledge' on the follower which pretty much fills the cut in the magazine, if you put a round in the magazine, the 'ledge' disappears.

When the last round in the mag is fired, this 'ledge' pushes up on the tab of the slide stop lever, this upward pressure causes the slide stop lever to engage the notch in the slide as the slide comes to the rear and locks the slide to the rear.

Because of the upward spring pressure, some shooters have a hard time depressing the slide stop lever and letting the slide go forward with an empty mag inserted.

Usually not a problem, especially with an extended slide stop lever, but it does happen.

Good luck.

He covered it, it's not as difficult when there is a round in the mag, try it that way and get back to us.

 

[SouthpawG26]

My G26 slide stop has been stiff for 10years and 80000rds. I dont expect it to get any better. But, i also never use it for anything other than a stop.

 

[MRBULLRED]

Change them out with an extended slide release. Bam, problem fixed. Maybe I'm wrong but I always use it as a slide release.

 

[tonyparson]

Change them out with an extended slide release. Bam, problem fixed. Maybe I'm wrong but I always use it as a slide release.

A lot of people do. Its best to practice both ways to release your slide because, you never know when you might only have one hand to chamber a round.

 

[G26S239]

Congrats on your new Glocks. Why are you using the Slide "STOP" to release the slide? It "STOPS" the slide. Use your free hand to grab the slide and release it then do a press check then a battery rack and holster. I always, 100% of the time, do a press check before holstering my Glock 36. Hope this helps.

Here Mr Knowitall. From the Glock manual (REV.11/08) that came with my 2009 NGS prefix Glock 17. Page 23.

 

[SGT278ACR]

Hello,
It's been a LONG time since I brought home a new Glock, and since I owned one actually (have had a 22C and a 30 in the past). Today was special because I brought home a Gen3 17 and a 26. While checking them out, I noticed the slide stop is very stiff on both-- basically impossible for me to release the slide on the 26, but if I try really hard I can get it on the 17. This isn't really a problem, as I normally slingshot the slide, but it is a question in my mind. I can't for the life of me remember the them being this difficult.

Are they normally this stiff? Or, is this just because they are new?

Adam

Congrats on the new Glocks. Don't worry about the slide release / stops. I brought home a brand new G26 Gen3 earlier this year and I had the same thing happen. I could barely depress it to release the slide. Took both hand, but after a trip to the range and a little working in, it's just like my older model G22... firm, but easy, but like you said, I tend to slingshot my slides also.

 

[MeanAction]

Don't take this the wrong way, but that is not what I asked and not helpful. :tongueout:

I did say that I normally slingshot the slide. However, pressing on the slide stop will release the slide.

All I wanted to know is if the slide stop is normally that tight. Or, is it just because it is new?

Adam

I apologize for my jerk response. It was uncalled for. Thanks for calling me on it.

 

[89MustangGX]

Thanks guys- I appreciate the feedback.

I apologize for my jerk response. It was uncalled for. Thanks for calling me on it.

No worries, I don't take it personally. I may not post a lot but I've been around the forums long enough to know a lot of the same questions get asked and answered. I'm sure you had good intentions and were trying to educate me.

Adam

 

[TeeJay37]

I bought a NIB 26 gen 4 today, and it's the same. Tried a 35 with extended stop and it was like butter. Don't remember what gen it was, but it was new. +1 slingshot.

 

[Deriffe]

Works much easier with a round in the magazine. With enough trips to the range, it should break in and loosen a bit. Careful with the extended release though. I have no problems with the one on my G35 but when I put one on my G22, my thumb seemed to be riding in just the right spot to prevent the slide locking back after the last round. Normally not a big deal since I have made it a training point to never let a gun go dry in the first place but someone here posted the most prophetic thing I have ever read pertaining to firearms. Two things you never want to hear a gun do. Go bang when it's supposed to go click, and go click when it's supposed to go bang.