Sling Shot The Slide Vs. Slide Release?

[sigbear]

Which method Do you use more often when chambering a round with your semi-auto, sling shot the slide or use the slide release?

Sigbear

 

[paradox998]

slide release

 

[MrIzhevsk]

I'm pretty sure there was recently a huge thread about this..

 

[Gunfighter123]

Yep --- just last week --- 165 posts long !!!!!

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=508540

 

[EddieNFL]

Yep --- just last week --- 165 posts long !!!!!

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=508540

So, it was settled?

 

[earlthegoat2]

Here is one I started that turned into a bunch of nonsense being thrown back an forth.

I had to ask a mod to lock the thing after awhile.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=502858

I say slingshot and leave the lever alone unless using it administratively.

 

[Pizzagunner]

I think it depends mostly upon the pistol. Some are better using sling shot, some are not. I think slinging duty sized Berettas stinks and they have some of the better slide release levers ever put on auto pistols.

On most SIGs? Reverse that stance. Better for the sling shot method because the slide release is garbage for use under stress.

There's only going to be a "right" answer in this thread from the close minded.

 

[David E]

The "slingshot" method sucks for any centerfire handgun.

Use either the "overhand" method or the "slide stop" method.

 

[Mad Magyar]

Slide release for quicker action...However, a nice slide rack once in awhile doesn't hurt...

 

[Zak Smith]

If I remember correctly, Vickers taught using the slide release - at least on some pistols. Tactical Response teaches overhand rack.

I think overhand rack is less error prone, always works, always guarantees a round in the chamber, and is a common action, not a new action in the manual of arms.

 

[Skillet]

I'm left handed, I slingshot. Does it honestly matter?

 

[Gunfighter123]

So, it was settled?

Yes -- for me. Slide stop from a empty gun -------- "slingshot" if you know the gun was not shot empty to slide lock.

See Eddie ---- I settled it once and for all

 

[Steve in PA]

I'm dying to hear why the sling shot sucks.

Use whatever works for you. Most people cover the ejection port with their hand when they do the overhand method.....pretty poor technique when you are trying to clear a malfunction. You are also using the weakest fingers of the hand (the last three) and slippage is common.





I teach all three methods and let the user decide which works best for them. There are advantages and disadvantages for every one.

 

[Guy de Loimbard]

I never use the slide release; I'm a lefty.

 

[Gunfighter123]

I teach all three methods and let the user decide which works best for them. There are advantages and disadvantages for every one

THAT IS THE SIGN of a GOOD INSTRUCTOR !!!!

I get a little POed at someone who says " this is THE Tacticool " way to do it and is the ONLY WAY etc.

Your students benifit from being shown more then "1 way to skin a cat" and well trained students are a reflection of their Instructor.

 

[Snubster]

slingshot (overhand) for me

 

[usp9]

Sling Shot The Slide or Slide Release?

Yes.

 

[REAPER4206969]

Overhand tug.

 

[EddieNFL]

I think overhand rack is less error prone, always works, always guarantees a round in the chamber,

Is that a written guarantee?

Any method always works...if executed properly.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I always use the slide release. I'm a lefty.



Dave

 

[dom1104]

Totally off topic, but is the forward part of the frame of this guys Glock look like its made of rubber and bending upward? Do I need to go to the eye doctor?

 

[cottonmouth]

Looks like the guide rod to me, better make an apointment!

J.B.

 

[REAPER4206969]

Guide rod.

 

[Nowhere Man]

What I noticed was his finger on the trigger. Not good.


Dave

 

[REAPER4206969]

Me too.