Sig Slide Release Location

[phantomx48]

So for those of you that have had problems with Sigs and thumbs forward grip (right thumb hitting slide release and preventing slide from locking back on empty mag). . .have you found a Sig that works?

Or do all Sigs have the slide release in the same spot?

After using a few different P226 & P229, I have come to the conclusion that I would rather move away from them rather than have to adjust my grip (especially with all the 1911's I shoot), but then I see another Sig I like such as the P220, and wonder if that slide release might work for me??

[trapshot68]

All sigs have the slide lock in the same spot.

All you need to do is one of the following:
Move your thumb accordingly without changing the grip dynamics too much
User 9mmepiphany's picture


In my case, I trimmed the tab down to where if I'm wanting to lock the slide back myself, there's enough of a nub, but it's out of the way for me going high thumb.

[FresnoRob]

Rent one if you have a chance, the P220 is my next handgun purchase as it fits my hand great. Your mileage may vary.

[Malmon]

Try the Sig P226 SAO and you do not have to adjust your grip, hold it like a 1911 with your thumb on the safety.

[mjmagee67]

I cut mine back to a little nub. I can still use it easily to lock the slide back, but there is no way to accidentally hold it down while riding high with the thumbs 1911 style. To close the slide on a reload a rack it, never use the slide lock on any of my pistols.

[phantomx48]

I had a feeling they would all be in the same spot. Gotta find a P220 to try out since it has the smaller grip than the P226 and my thumb might land in a different spot.

Although, now that you guys brought up cutting back the slide release, that might be a great solution.

Thanks!

[L84CABO]

I have the same problem with my Sig. My 1911 has ruined me for all other handguns. LOL. I hit the slide release on my Beretta 92G as well. You're likely to find similar with other handguns. You may just want to figure out how to work around it.

[cc426]

All sigs have the slide lock in the same spot.

All you need to do is one of the following:
Move your thumb accordingly without changing the grip dynamics too much
User 9mmepiphany's picture


In my case, I trimmed the tab down to where if I'm wanting to lock the slide back myself, there's enough of a nub, but it's out of the way for me going high thumb.

I don't have a problem with it as this is the grip I use with all my guns, including 1911s

However, I have heard you can use the slide stop from a sig 226 x5 and it will fit a regular 226. I'm not sure about 229 or 220. Supposedly it slightly changes the location of the slide stop and also the angle and can help you from accidentally hitting it. Since the 225 x5 is SAO and has a manual saftey it moves the slide stop forward and angles it down to accommodate the fit of the manual saftey.

I guess another option is to buy a x5 or another SAO sig

[dyson]

I just move my thumb somewhere else