Northslope Nimrod
Member
I'm getting conflicting advise.
Advisor #1: On 1911's, this guy recommends letting the slide slam shut by releasing the slide release (empty mag). He advises AGAINST holding the slide back..hence, easing it back into place. He indicates that there is a part in the 1911's that can be broken if one eases the slide forward. I asked about BHP's and he indicated that the BHP's lacked the part...thus no concern with easing the slide forward on a BHP.
Advisor #2: This guy was teaching my friend's CCW course. He didn't mention 1911's specifically, but was holding a Kimber 1911 while he stated this. He advised to ease the slide forward when there is no round present. Let it slam shut if one is present. He indicated that a 'part' will bend if the slide slams shut without a round. BUT, if the round is present, the part is held in place against the round.
I am not a gunsmith. I like to shoot 'em. I like to keep them nice. Help me understand this.
Advisor #1: On 1911's, this guy recommends letting the slide slam shut by releasing the slide release (empty mag). He advises AGAINST holding the slide back..hence, easing it back into place. He indicates that there is a part in the 1911's that can be broken if one eases the slide forward. I asked about BHP's and he indicated that the BHP's lacked the part...thus no concern with easing the slide forward on a BHP.
Advisor #2: This guy was teaching my friend's CCW course. He didn't mention 1911's specifically, but was holding a Kimber 1911 while he stated this. He advised to ease the slide forward when there is no round present. Let it slam shut if one is present. He indicated that a 'part' will bend if the slide slams shut without a round. BUT, if the round is present, the part is held in place against the round.
I am not a gunsmith. I like to shoot 'em. I like to keep them nice. Help me understand this.