Why remove extended slide release from G34?

[mikeinla]

An extended slide release comes standard on a G34. I have heard many people remove it and put a standard slide release. Why is this done??

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Mmmm.. haven't heard that one; the only reason I can think of would be that they're concerned with interfering with it operation when shooting with the weak hand trigger finger laying against the left side of the frame?

[rbgaynor]

Mmmm.. haven't heard that one; the only reason I can think of would be that they're concerned with interfering with it operation when shooting with the weak hand trigger finger laying against the left side of the frame?

Almost. With a good high grip some right-handed shooters have trouble with their strong hand thumb riding the slide stop lever. The weak-hand trigger finger will normally be just beneath the trigger guard.

[Greg-Dawg]

Pesonal preference.

I'm fine with mine, plus the extended magazine catch. But I shoot my G35 with the thumbs over thumb grip, which keeps any obstruction on the slide stop.