Extended slide stop

[rubbman]

So..... I have a short thumb making slide release a 2 hand job! So if any of you have any pics of a 1911 with an extended slide release?? Stainless preferred!

[003]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1070133296/wilson-combat-extended-slide-stop-1911-45-acp

http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=1911+extended+slide+release&v_t=wscreen50-bb

[Mutenri]

http://imgur.com/a/zmtOt

This is an album I made for the Sig 1911 for /r/guns. I use a Wilson Combat SS extended slide release.

[JTROKS]

I bought one extended slide stop for a 1911 and never again. On a defense gun the extended slide stop may cause problem with your holster. You might accidentally trip the lever up during firing causing a slide lock, or down resulting in slide not to lock back upon firing last round causing you to think you have one more round only to have the hammer drop on an empty chamber. On a target gun then more power to you. Also when replacing a slide stop on a 1911 make sure you get the right size in case you have a tight fit lug. Size range from .197" +/- .001-.002. Oversize are .200-201"

[Citadelgrad87]

I bought one extended slide stop for a 1911 and never again. On a defense gun the extended slide stop may cause problem with your holster. You might accidentally trip the lever up during firing causing a slide lock, or down resulting in slide not to lock back upon firing last round causing you to think you have one more round only to have the hammer drop on an empty chamber. On a target gun then more power to you. Also when replacing a slide stop on a 1911 make sure you get the right size in case you have a tight fit lug. Size range from .197" +/- .001-.002. Oversize are .200-201"

Correct.

I bought one, they are not for me. First, it's a blade type extension that will dig into you and your holster.

Additionally, almost any shooting course will tell you not to use the slide release lever in a self defense scenario, you should train to use the slide itself instead of messing with your shooting grip trying to trip that little lever.

I haven't used a slide release on any pistol in probably 20 years. As you train, so shall you fight.

But some people like them.

['ol shooter]

I had one on mine, took it off. Releasing the slide by pulling it back is a better habit to have.

[tbc]

I had one on mine, took it off. Releasing the slide by pulling it back is a better habit to have.

That ^

It works with all of my handguns.

[Munny$hot]

An extended slide lock will also serve as way to lock open the slide during malfunction clearing. Although pulling the gun slightly to the support side with your support pointer finger will also help in reaching a standard slide lock lever.

[Oceanbob]

I bought one extended slide stop for a 1911 and never again. On a defense gun the extended slide stop may cause problem with your holster. You might accidentally trip the lever up during firing causing a slide lock, or down resulting in slide not to lock back upon firing last round causing you to think you have one more round only to have the hammer drop on an empty chamber. On a target gun then more power to you. Also when replacing a slide stop on a 1911 make sure you get the right size in case you have a tight fit lug. Size range from .197" +/- .001-.002. Oversize are .200-201"

This^^^^^

It's better to slingshot the slide. Also less wear in the notch.

[redcliff]

In my circle of shooting friends extended slide stops on 1911's are referred to as "newb levers". Not only are they unsightly but they can also cause premature slide lock from bouncing or being bumped. The solution to your problem is not a hardware solution but a software solution.

Assuming you are right handed; after a magazine reload just release the standard slide stop with your support hand left thumb as you regain your support hand grip, NOT your right thumb.

[9mmepiphany]

Assuming you are right handed; after a magazine reload just release the standard slide stop with your support hand left thumb as you regain your support hand grip, NOT your right thumb.

Yup, that would be my recommendation also.

Your support thumb is going to pass over that area anyway and it allows you to establish your master grip sooner