M&P shield slide release upgrade

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[Cortelli]

I've seen posts (maybe over at S&W forums) where guys lightly and carefully take some fine grit sandpaper to the slide stop and the slide to make it more functional as a slide release.

Not endorsing it (I slingshot my pistols, including the shield) - but I've seen some detailed posts / pictures on it. Haven't ever heard of an aftermarket part to produce this.

[1911Luvr]

I've seen posts (maybe over at S&W forums) where guys lightly and carefully take some fine grit sandpaper to the slide stop and the slide to make it more functional as a slide release.



Not endorsing it (I slingshot my pistols, including the shield) - but I've seen some detailed posts / pictures on it. Haven't ever heard of an aftermarket part to produce this.

[etwinam]

Mine broke in after 500 rounds. Never had an issue. I also pull the slide and retrained myself since most guns aren't probe to drop the slide with my thumb.... at least the guns I own. P10c and a 5" M&P 2.0 in fact my 1911 doesnt like to drop with my thumb either.

[destrudo]

Mine was terrible when I started. Probably at day 10 of practice it got a lot better, but I'd probably say it became 100% functional after a month.

Now I can drop it no problem with just my thumb and minimal effort; even with an empty mag in.

Polish the mating surface if you want to accelerate it as others suggested above.

[Sapperforward]

I filed and polished mine after the first range trip 4 or 5 years ago. Just a light touch. Worked out great. Now I can work it with one thumb.

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[Staticsouls]

Polished mine as well and it drops like it should when I need it to, with one thumb.

[Rizzo]

Dropping the slide with your thumb isn't a good idea for the gun, according to a segment on Guns & Ammo tv.

The two hosts were discussing how when they were at a gun show and saw people check out the hand guns and they would cringe every time they saw someone drop the slide with the thumb release.

It seems like a "cool" thing to do, but it isn't a good idea.

[Sapperforward]

Dropping the slide with your thumb isn't a good idea for the gun, according to a segment on Guns & Ammo tv.



The two hosts were discussing how when they were at a gun show and saw people check out the hand guns and they would cringe every time they saw someone drop the slide with the thumb release.



It seems like a "cool" thing to do, but it isn't a good idea.

I like having options. I should be able to release the slide with one thumb should the need arise. What if I catch a round in my off hand?

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[1911Luvr]

Dropping the slide with your thumb isn't a good idea for the gun, according to a segment on Guns & Ammo tv.



The two hosts were discussing how when they were at a gun show and saw people check out the hand guns and they would cringe every time they saw someone drop the slide with the thumb release.



It seems like a "cool" thing to do, but it isn't a good idea.

Dropping the slide on on empty chamber is likely what made them cringe. Using a thumb to release the slide in a live round is not a problem.


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[code_blue]

It has to do with your natural thumb placement on the slide stop/release (whatever the F you wanna call it, it does the same damn thing).

If your thumb naturally places flat on the slide then you'll have problems dropping the slide. If your thumb naturally places perpendicular to the slide as in your thumb is running on the same horizontal plane as the slide stop/release (whatever the F you wanna call it, it does the same damn thing) then you'll be fine.

Real world: either retrain, deal with it, or get a different gun. That being said, it does get rather loose after thousands of rounds to the point where it barely locks back.

[cowboy777]

1st I would say don’t be absolute in your weapon manipulation. Play with big boy rules and know what you need to do to operate that weapon. No different than diagnosing a stovepipe from a double feed. Both take different actions to correct.

2nd and this is just a pet peeve of mine so take it for what it’s worth. There is no such thing as muscle memory. Muscles do not have brain cells. It’s called proprioception. As if you closed your eyes you could still touch your finger to your nose. You are aware of where your nose and finger are in comparison to the rest of you body. Compared to a baby learning to eat on its own ends up having most of the food spread across their face as they have not learned where their mouth is yet.

[bergmen]

During my first CCW class (about 20 years ago), the instructor was very clear abouth the method for releasing the slide. He advocated the "over hand" release rather than "slingshot" or using the thumb.

He said using the thumb was considered a "fine motor skill" and using the overhand was a "gross motor skill". Overhand is the only way I have done it since and is the only way my wife can operate and auto.

Dan

[code_blue]

During my first CCW class (about 20 years ago), the instructor was very clear abouth the method for releasing the slide. He advocated the "over hand" release rather than "slingshot" or using the thumb.

He said using the thumb was considered a "fine motor skill" and using the overhand was a "gross motor skill". Overhand is the only way I have done it since and is the only way my wife can operate and auto.

Dan

Whenever someone uses fine/gross motor skills as an argument to justify their pushed technique, I ask them "What about folks who use revolvers? That little cylinder release button is a fine motor skill, is it not?"

Their responses vary from stumbling to find an answer to, "those guys just train a lot."

Functioning a safety is a "fine motor skill" also, no? The FUD is just so bad. They've never looked at it objectively and only regurgitate the school of thought they were taught.

[bergmen]

Whenever someone uses fine/gross motor skills as an argument to justify their pushed technique, I ask them "What about folks who use revolvers? That little cylinder release button is a fine motor skill, is it not?"

Their responses vary from stumbling to find an answer to, "those guys just train a lot."

Functioning a safety is a "fine motor skill" also, no? The FUD is just so bad. They've never looked at it objectively and only regurgitate the school of thought they were taught.

Simply relating how I was taught. This by a retired CHP officer who was on the force for 30+ years and taught firearms training for the force.

Dan