Moltke Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I use my strong thumb when I have to do a slide lock reload. Test both a bunch on a timer, whats faster for you OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mese341 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 power stroke with the left hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 power stroke with the left handIs that where you pull the slide back and let it go? If so then that's way too much effort and it's more likely to introduce problems than just using the slide stop..... It's a lot slower too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltke Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Power stroke? Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanN Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 If you can reach it without completely destroying your strong hand grip, I believe that is the best way to do it, personally. Just practice it a good bit, as dropping the slide on an empty chamber and THEN getting the mag in is not good. That's why I know some trainers recommend using the weak hand thumb to use the slide release after inserting the mag. There's no way to accidentally close the slide on an empty chamber. That said, I definitely think the strong hand thumb is the fastest way to complete a slidelock reload. I have tiny hands so many guns' slide releases are way too far away for me to use my strong hand thumb even if I break my grip. If it works for you, keep doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theautobahn Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have short-ish phalanges, so I have a hard time reaching the slide stop with my right (strong hand) thumb. Heck, I have to tweak my grip a little to reach the mag release. So I've taken to doing slide releases with my support (left) hand thumb. It "seems" quicker than either using my strong hand thumb or slingshotting, but I've never done it against a timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptoid Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) power stroke with the left hand Exactly. The correct name for that part is "slide stop" not "slide release" Best tactic is don't run the gun dry and always use the off-hand to correct a stoppage or malfunction. ie., reload, FTE, FTF, etc. Some extremely serious three-gun shooters modify their pistols to never lock back to avoid an inadvertant lock-back malfunction. If you use that part for a "slide release" on a Glock you will eventually have a slide that will never lock back. Edited May 19, 2014 by reptoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardChrome Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 The one you are not squeezing the trigger with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjmccauley Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Right thumb. Only thing is returning your proper grip quickly, which doesn't take much practice at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 For my 1911, I use the Weak hand thumb. It falls naturally into position after mag insertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkMyDuds Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I try to use my strong hand thumb simultaneously with seating the mag. When I get it right it looks automated. When you get it wrong you lose 1 second I often release slide too soon and have to click no bang then rack slide. Happens more often in matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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