Kimber 1911 Slide Stop Problem

[rrthrelfall]

I have a new Kimber 1911 .45. Once the slide is fully back it is very difficult to release it with the slide stop lever (i.e. the slide stop lever does not depress). Any suggestions?

 

[Coop45]

Go shoot it some.

 

[loadedround]

Duplicate post! See multiple replies in "General Firearm Discussions".

 

[Skylerbone]

Is that with an empty magazine in?

 

[1911Tuner]

If the magazine is empty, the hard slidestop is normal. You're fighting the magazine spring with your thumb.

 

[rrthrelfall]

The magazine is empty, thanks for the advice.

 

[emtpacker]

It's called a slide "stop" for a reason. That's its primary purpose. Most folks prefer the slingshot method of grabbing the top of the slide and pulling it back a bit to release the pressure caused by the slide stop. I have a Kimber 45, too and had the same problem until I shot it some. But I'm not really concerned about it because I don't release the slide that way.

 

[1911Tuner]

It's called a slide "stop" for a reason. That's its primary purpose.

The slidestop has five functions.

It's a slide stop to keep the slide from flying off the end of the frame.

It's a slide lock that holds the slide open when the magazine is empty.

It's a slide release to load the top round in a loaded magazine from slidelock.
It stands out from the frame and has a textured surface for a reason.

It's a barrel cam that, in conjunction with the lower lug, forces the barrel up into the slide.

It's an anchor for the link so that the barrel can be pulled out of the slide.

Pretty good for one simple little part, no?

And...

The problem has been solved.