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fran37040 · 07-29-2006, 07:09 PM

just a quick question.. when the last round goes throught the barrel and the slide is locked to the rear, i insert a new magazine...do i hit the slide release button or do i ease the slide forward with my other hand?? i do not wanna mess this gun up..

Fran

HoggLegg · 07-29-2006, 07:16 PM

Either hit the slide release or pull the slide back and then release slide. You don't want to ease the slide down because the round may not chamber properly and the breech may not lock up properly

AliG · 07-29-2006, 07:21 PM

Hit the release button and let the slide slam forward. If you were dealing with a unloaded weapon you'd want to ease it forward with your hand's assist.

fran37040 · 07-29-2006, 07:26 PM

ahh ok, i was doing some dry firing with snap caps..just getting my sight pic etc.. i did that and yure right it slammed forward.. scare the hell outta my wife sitting next to me!haha

Fran

wolfsburg_de · 07-29-2006, 07:30 PM

I use the "slingshot" method - pull the slide back so that the slide release disengages then let go of the slide and allow it to slide forward. That way, it reduces wear on the slide release.

Archer · 07-30-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfsburg_de

I use the "slingshot" method - pull the slide back so that the slide release disengages then let go of the slide and allow it to slide forward. That way, it reduces wear on the slide release.

My slide release NEEDS some wear...too damned stiff...LOL

propellerhead · 07-30-2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfsburg_de

I use the "slingshot" method - pull the slide back so that the slide release disengages then let go of the slide and allow it to slide forward. That way, it reduces wear on the slide release.

Me too. It only takes a small tug backwards.

This is one of those topics that never end. Some say the slide catch/release will wear out. Some say it was designed for that. I've shot a Bersa 380 at a gun range with a worn out slide catch/release. Unless you hold the slide catch/release up, it releases the slide on the slightest bump.

**Old School** · 07-30-2006, 08:05 AM

Considering the amount of battering your cycle take during recoil. There is little you can do to harm the slide. Using either the slide stop or the sling shot method will work.

RoiBoi · 07-30-2006, 08:28 AM

I have read where Glocks can be damaged by letting the slide slam forward with an empty magazine. I haven't heard anything about that with XDs.

Nerves · 07-30-2006, 08:33 AM

Just FYI... You can't hurt the gun.

07-29-2006, 07:09 PM	#1
fran37040 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 204	slide release just a quick question.. when the last round goes throught the barrel and the slide is locked to the rear, i insert a new magazine...do i hit the slide release button or do i ease the slide forward with my other hand?? i do not wanna mess this gun up.. Fran

07-29-2006, 07:26 PM	#4
fran37040 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 204	ahhh ahh ok, i was doing some dry firing with snap caps..just getting my sight pic etc.. i did that and yure right it slammed forward.. scare the hell outta my wife sitting next to me!haha Fran

07-29-2006, 07:30 PM	#5
wolfsburg_de XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SE PA Posts: 645	I use the "slingshot" method - pull the slide back so that the slide release disengages then let go of the slide and allow it to slide forward. That way, it reduces wear on the slide release. __________________ -Andy 1 X .177" , 2 X 0.224" , 2 X 0.308" , 2 X 0.355", 1 X 0.729" The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned - PA Constitution

07-30-2006, 08:05 AM	#8
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,582	Considering the amount of battering your cycle take during recoil. There is little you can do to harm the slide. Using either the slide stop or the sling shot method will work. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-30-2006, 08:33 AM	#10
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	Just FYI... You can't hurt the gun. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

07-29-2006, 07:16 PM	#2
HoggLegg XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 11	Either hit the slide release or pull the slide back and then release slide. You don't want to ease the slide down because the round may not chamber properly and the breech may not lock up properly

07-29-2006, 07:21 PM	#3
AliG XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	Hit the release button and let the slide slam forward. If you were dealing with a unloaded weapon you'd want to ease it forward with your hand's assist.

07-30-2006, 08:28 AM	#9
RoiBoi XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	I have read where Glocks can be damaged by letting the slide slam forward with an empty magazine. I haven't heard anything about that with XDs.

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