Just got a Glock 30SF

[giggitygiggity]

I just picked up a Glock 30SF today. I have not shot it yet, but have taken it apart and oiled/cleaned it. It feels really tight. In fact, I cannot release the slide using the thumb of my right hand. It is so stiff that I have to use my left hand's thumbnail to depress that slide lever. Is this normal? Will it loosen with time to the point that I can drop the slide using my firing hand? I think it is just really tight because it is new and that after time it will loosen up and be easier to cock and easier to activate the slide release. Did anyone else have this concern or can anyone else offer feedback? Thanks.

 

[Mags]

Take your non-firing hand and rack the slide back to sling shot it forward to rack your slide if you must use your non firing-hand do not use the slide stop when using your non-firing hand.

I must say Glocks are known to not have a break in period, but I would put 3-500 rounds through it before worrying about it. If it doesn't break in by 500 contact Glock or a Glock Armorer they will make it right. Or just call them now and don't worry about it.

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

slingshot it. don't use the slide release to chamber a round.

 

[giggitygiggity]

I am not certain if you guys are seeing the issue at hand. I am experienced with guns and know how to rack a pistol. I am just saying that after inspecting the pistol and locking the slide back to the rear, the slide release lever requires a lot of force. On all other pistols I own, including a Glock 37, I can release the locked slide with the thumb of my right hand by flicking the slide release lever. In the case of my new Glock 30SF, I have to use my nonfiring left hand to activate the slide release and send the slide home.

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

with the mag in, this is completely normal on most guns. my glock 21 .45 was the same way.

 

[Runningman]

I cannot release the slide using the thumb of my right hand.

Might be because it is new it seems bad. It does take some pressure to release the slide on a Glock if you use the slide stop. You are basically fighting the pressure of a new 18 + pound recoil spring with the end of your thumb.

I generally pull back the slide slightly with my left hand if I release the slide stop on an empty gun. Than also use my left hand to control the forward motion of the slide, again on an empty gun only. Since I prefer not to let the slide slam home on an empty chamber. I would go out and shoot it

 

[redarmy67]

congrats on your new toy. I am considering this handgun.

 

[Haifisch]

I like my Glock 30SF. I never use the slide release lever, just pull the slide back.

 

[Big Mike]

You can do a search on the issue you've brought up, but it was described to me by a Glock armorer that the stock part you are referencing is regarded as a "slide stop" not so much as a "slide release". Glock and other after market sources have slide stops designed and contoured to make single thumb slide releasing much easier. That said, I had a Glock 21 with an Aro-Tek extended slide release that made releasing a slide on a Glock almost like a Beretta 92.

 

[giggitygiggity]

OK. So the vibe I'm getting is that there is nothing to be concerned about. Is this correct?

 

[Big Mike]

At this time, I would say there is nothing to be concerned about. A couple hundred rounds down range will likely reveal if there are any distinguishing characteristics about your particular pistol. If it's like the average Glock pistol, it's likely to be boringly reliable and accurate. Enjoy it!

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

OK. So the vibe I'm getting is that there is nothing to be concerned about. Is this correct?

yes.

 

[Strahley]

Extended slide release ftw

 

[David E]

I favor the Glock extended slide release.

It might take some wearing in, so I wouldn't worry too much about it yet.

BTW, is it any easier with the magazine out?

 

[Roughneck08]

My G17 was the same way when I bought mine new, very stiff. It is called a slide lock, not release. As said from above, shoot it for a few hundred rounds and you will feel a difference.

 

[DustyVermonter]

Nice

I used to own the G36 which is the single stack version with a slightly longer barrel. I love glocks and now have the G17. I honestly wouldn't recommend releasing the slide stop unless you have rounds in the mag for an ETR. Not that its gonna hurt it by any means but it is an unneccasary battery of the gun.I believe glock actually recommends that you simply pull the slide back a 1/8 of an inch and guide forward. As for the stiff parts that is completely normal for the gun to be a little stiff and honestly I appreciate a tight fit but the glock has about a 400 round break in period for all the parts to get "seated". Even after 400 rds through my G36 it was still a little stiff but trust me that's a good thing. Congrats on the new piece. It was a wise choice and don't ever sell it or you will regret it, trust me. It took me about 6 months to fill the glock void after I had to part with my G36.