Tin Can Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I broke a slide stop during a match today (no spare). Any advise on a replacement? A fellow SS shooter said that he replaces his every 3000 rounds any comments on that. I am seeing prices anywhere from $5.00 to $61.00. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastluck13 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ed Brown or Wilson are good. Or 10-8. Or EGW. Lots of good ones out there. What profile do you want the ledge to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastluck13 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I forgot to add...changing the slide stop every 3k is insane. They last many times that...I wouldn't change one proactively for at least 40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Can Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have small hands, so anything that had a little length would be nice. I have been eyeing EGW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have small hands, so anything that had a little length would be nice. I have been eyeing EGW.I use my support hand to run the stop so reach isn't an issue. I'm afraid I'd get my left hand up onto it while shooting if I fit an extended one.3000 sounds excessive. A new stop every couple months? Fit two, shoot one for a while till you're sure it works and put it into your bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I forgot to add...changing the slide stop every 3k is insane. They last many times that...I wouldn't change one proactively for at least 40k +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 If you buy an EGW or other ss machined from billet or bar stock, it will last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 How exactly did it break? There's no reason for this to happen unless it's a crap part or the barrel isn't fit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) deleted Edited September 21, 2015 by ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I broke a slide stop during a match today (no spare). Any advise on a replacement? A fellow SS shooter said that he replaces his every 3000 rounds any comments on that. I am seeing prices anywhere from $5.00 to $61.00. TC I put a new Fusion slide stop on my Trojan as well as one of their two piece magwells and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Forged steel well made, good price made in USA. http://www.amazon.com/1911-Fusion-9mm-Slide-Stop/dp/B00N33WL80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ed Brown or Wilson are good. +1. EB Hardcore or WC Bulletproof. I seem to be hard on slide stops and extractors so, when they break, I replace with WC BP and a couple are at 50k and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Can Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ordered WC thx for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSandMan491 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I broke the stock one in my STI at the Illinois sectional this weekend. Gun has probably 10k rounds through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm8300 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The 1911 is not designed such that the slide stop is taking a beating and is a part that should be replaced on a regular interval, like 3k or even 10k rounds. Check the usual suspects - recoil spring, barrel lug/slide lock up, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I broke the stock one in my STI at the Illinois sectional this weekend. Gun has probably 10k rounds through it. I have a stock STI slide stop in my Edge that has 30k rounds on it so far. I hope to get at least 8 times that number out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 How /where are these breaking? Are the guns locking back on an empty mag. These aren't wear parts and don't need to be proactively replaced. The actual portion that engages and locks the slide back is the only area on them that I could see breaking. If the pin is breaking there are major issues inside the gun as it shouldn't be subject to that kind of force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you are breaking slide stops, the barrel is not fit correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg73 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you are breaking slide stops, the barrel is not fit correctly. this ^^. No reason for the slide stop to break at 10k rounds if fitted properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunone Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 That's kind of strange. I figured the link would break before the pin did. Must me one strong barrel link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoserdude Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 If your barrel is not hitting the frame and the link or the slide stop pin is taking the beating and breaking, your barrel is not fit properly. If your gun is properly timed, you should be able to push the barrel or comp against something and be able to move your pin with ease, even remove it from the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911A12011 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Tin, make sure you got the right size. I recommend you let a qualified gunsmith check the lock-up before you start using it. Your gun might work accurately if it's the wrong size or not tuned to fit the barrel. The barrel, barrel link, and pin might also be damage and you might end-up spending more. It would be a good investment to pay a minimal gunsmith labor fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It shouldnt break, Get a wilson from brownells, if it breaks they will replace it. Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler2you Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Agree with what several folks here have said already--if you're breaking slide stops, the barrel likely isn't fit correctly. Sounds like it may be riding the link. Check for link tension on the slide stop pin by pushing the gun slightly out of battery using the barrel and try to rotate the slide stop. It should spin fairly freely in the hole. If it's tight, you need a different link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecolyer325 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Barrel fitment sounds like the probable cause of the failure. I would have someone experienced check barrel fit and engagement. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinoif3 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Agree with what several folks here have said already--if you're breaking slide stops, the barrel likely isn't fit correctly. Sounds like it may be riding the link. Check for link tension on the slide stop pin by pushing the gun slightly out of battery using the barrel and try to rotate the slide stop. It should spin fairly freely in the hole. If it's tight, you need a different link. The barrel may be to "hard fit " and pounding the slide stop while going into battery. Should be able to ink the lower lugs and hand cycle with no recoil parts. It should go into battery pretty smooth or without having to tap on the back of the slide to hard. Disassemble and check ink. Should have solid contact at 12:30 to 1ish. If it's close you can hand lap with some 600 to seat it all in. Then you can fit a link properly. Now if he is riding the link you can check by pressing straight down on the chamber in battery. If it moves it's riding the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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