Glock Mods - EXTENDED SLIDE LOCK LEVER

[WinThePennant]

If you own a Glock, then I highly recommend modifying the extended slide lock lever.

Engaging the slide lock lever was a total PITA before this mod. Now, it's easy-peasy.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22920/sku=100-002-412/Product/Extended-Slide-Lock-Lever-for-GLOCK

 

[918v]

PITA for you, but not for me.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Everyone is different, I guess. I've never had any trouble with it, myself. The only "extended" part on mine (1998 G19) is the slide lock tab.

 

[Sam Cade]

I've ñever had any problem utilizing the factory part.

 

[WinThePennant]

Folks - Even if you don't have a problem with it, the new mod makes it ever so much easier.

And, how sure are you that it won't pose a problem under less than ideal circumstances? Sure, at the range or at home when everything is nice and dry the stock part works great. How about in the rain? Or, if your hands are covered in sweat, mud, or something else greasy or slick?

Give it a thought. The modification is an easy DIYer, and costs less than $10.

 

[ku4hx]

Everyone is different, I guess. I've never had any trouble with it, myself. The only "extended" part on mine (1998 G19) is the slide lock tab.

Same here, the short Slide Lock was a royal PITA on a few guns until I replaced them with extended ones, but the Slide Stop Lever is just fine. In fact I favor the OEM Slide Stop Lever bring tucked away. I've seen too many shooters bump an extended Slide Stop Lever and cycle the slide into battery unexpectedly.

 

[AK103K]

I always thought they made the levers wrong. The side you push on, should be on the bottom, not the top.

Who uses them to release the slide?

 

[jmr40]

If you own a Glock, then I highly recommend modifying the extended slide lock lever.

Engaging the slide lock lever was a total PITA before this mod. Now, it's easy-peasy.

It is supposed to be a PITA so it won't engage when you don't want it to. I bought one Glock used that had one of those things. The previous owner left the original part in the box and it was quickly replaced and the extended lever thrown in the trash.

 

[WinThePennant]

I think most Glock owners are confused about what parts are called what.

The part I'm referring to is the SLIDE LOCK, which is part #20. I think people get the term SLIDE LOCK confused with the SLIDE STOP LEVER, which is part #26. The EXTENDED SLIDE LOCK made by Lone Wolf is, IMHO, a Godsend.

I have no idea how someone can accidentally engage the SLIDE LOCK (#20), extended or not.

 

[WinThePennant]

Same here, the short Slide Lock was a royal PITA on a few guns until I replaced them with extended ones, but the Slide Stop Lever is just fine. In fact I favor the OEM Slide Stop Lever bring tucked away. I've seen too many shooters bump an extended Slide Stop Lever and cycle the slide into battery unexpectedly.

I agree. I prefer the stock SLIDE STOP LEVER, especially on my Glock 26.

 

[jfrey]

The OEM slide lock lever has never been a problem for me but the extended slide stop lever is a great improvement. I use it all the time. I use them on my 1911's too.

 

[GLOOB]

Sure, at the range or at home when everything is nice and dry the stock part works great. How about in the rain? Or, if your hands are covered in sweat, mud, or something else greasy or slick?

Ok, I'll play. What's the scenario where you think it's a good idea to field strip a Glock in the rain, mud, or while your hands are covered in grease? If I'm taking it apart, it's to make it cleaner, not dirtier. Also sounds like a good way to lose parts.

I wouldn't kick this thing outta bed, so to speak. But I wouldn't leave the house to go looking for it, neither.

 

[2wheels]

Folks - Even if you don't have a problem with it, the new mod makes it ever so much easier.

And, how sure are you that it won't pose a problem under less than ideal circumstances? Sure, at the range or at home when everything is nice and dry the stock part works great. How about in the rain? Or, if your hands are covered in sweat, mud, or something else greasy or slick?

Give it a thought. The modification is an easy DIYer, and costs less than $10.

Or you can just use the overhand method, it's free!

 

[AZ_Rebel]

I think the confusion stems from the OP calling it the slide lock lever instead of the slide lock....

Glock Mods - EXTENDED SLIDE LOCK LEVER

Some people thought he meant the slide stop lever and posted accordingly.

 

[WinThePennant]

I think the confusion stems from the OP calling it the slide lock lever instead of the slide lock....

Some people thought he meant the slide stop lever and posted accordingly.

I called the replacement part EXACTLY what Lone Wolf calls it.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22920/sku=100-002-412/Product/Extended-Slide-Lock-Lever-for-GLOCK

 

[Cemo]

I just slingshot it.

 

[WinThePennant]

I just slingshot it.

You slingshot the slide lock?!?!?

 

[Murcielago]

Ok, I'll play. What's the scenario where you think it's a good idea to field strip a Glock in the rain, mud, or while your hands are covered in grease? If I'm taking it apart, it's to make it cleaner, not dirtier. Also sounds like a good way to lose parts.

I wondered the exact same thing.

 

[mgmorden]

I just slingshot it.

They're talking about the slide lock tabs that you use during dissassembly - not the slide release.

In any event, given that these parts are non-OEM and externally visible, it causes problems if you want to use the gun in USPSA Production, IDPA SSP, or GSSF. Given that the field strip typically isn't something that needs to be done with any speed, I'll pass.

Only mods I did to my Glock 17 were Sevigny Carry sights, Pearce grip plug, factory extended mag release, and factory 3.5# connector.

 

[WinThePennant]

I wondered the exact same thing.

Granted, I probably wouldn't find myself in this position. But, there are a million reasons why someone might find themselves "out in the field" so to speak where conditions are less than what you might find in your air-conditioned and dry home.

For me, I need no other justification than it's just a heckuva lot easier to remove the slide with an extended slide lock.

 

[myglock33]

AZ, I think you are absolutely correct. It's a nomenclature problem. I just think of them as those little bitty tabs on both sides of the slide you have to move down at the same time. Mikey

 

[LiveLife]

To reduce the confusion, Glock should have called it the "Disassembly tab" instead of "Slide lock" (part #20) - OP is talking about THIS part that has longer tabs.

Here are the "Slide stop lever" (part #26) and the extended slide stop lever. OP IS NOT talking about these parts ...

 

[olderguns]

I never needed one but if it helps you,, then it worth it for you
By the way I clicked on the link OP provided, so I never was confused about what he was talking about

 

[JTQ]

I know this is an old thread, but see Hickock45 wrestle with the stock part at 1:10 into this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZf4mUM10Vc

 

[Creature]

I never had a problem with the standard part. Do you have gorilla fingers or something?