Glock - Extended slide release

[andrewj]

Any of you gentlemen run an extended slide release on your Glock? How do you like it?

[The Bacon Eater]

Im planning on getting one for my glock. I have not tried one yet put it cant hurt.

[Captain Evilstomper]

it's much better than the original IMO for locking slide open and releasing slide. it's got a bit more grip for the thumb, but not so much that it gets hung up on holsters and such.

[Quiet]

The extend slide release comes standard on the Glock 34, 35, 37, 38 and 39.

I haven't noticed a difference, since I "sling shot" the slide like Gaston Glock intended.

[awheelman357]

i put one on my 17 i feel it makes a big difference on speed reloads easy to install.

[randy]

DING DING DING we have a winner Quiet is correct.

It wasn't designed as a slide release it was designed as a slide stop.

[JDoe]

I have that exact model on my Glocks and it provides a slight advantage, stays clear of any holsters I have. I like it.

[stphnman20]

I have it! It's great!

[Harbinger]

Got it on my G17. Love it!

As has been said, it improves your ability to lock the slide back without rotating your strong hand. You should not be using it to release the slide. Use the 'weak-hand over the top' slingshot method.

Mike

[vega]

Use the 'weak-hand over the top' slingshot method.

Mike

That's "overhand" grip, slinghot is you pinch the back of the slide with your thumb and pointy finger.

[Max DVC]

One unintended consequence of an extended slide stop is inadvertent activation, where while firing the user's grip activates the slide stop causing slide lock with rounds remaining in the mag.

Some people do not have this problem. Most I've seen do.

My 2 cents: Use stock release and sling shot the slide as designed.

[g17owner]

The extended slide stop is standard equipment as many have said here on the competition guns (34,35 etc) After using one in my g34 i cannot imagine anything else working as well.

[Gryff]

You should not be using it to release the slide. Use the 'weak-hand over the top' slingshot method.

A matter of personal opinion. Overhand grip is a gross motor skill, so it is easier to do when adrenal is surging (better for combat). It is also 2-3 times slower than using the slide release (which is better for competition).

[steve0suprem0]

matter of opinion or not, it's plain to see that using it as a release would cause more wear than than the slingshot method.

that said, it's a glock. it's a disposable weapon, much like geos were disposable cars. i doubt it's something you should worry about.

to the OP: unless you have small hands, you shouldn't have any problem setting the slide stop. if you do, go for it. it doesn't look like a part that would easily snag.

[Black Majik]

I use mine as a thumbrest.