MountainWalker
Single-Sixer
Interesting video shows correct use of slide stop: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2010/09/robert-farago/the-rabbi-speaks-dont-use-the-slide-stop-to-release-the-slide/
loaded round said:You should never ''ride the slide'' into battery. That's what the slide release is for, just use the release to drop the slide. Your pistol should lock into battery assuming you don't have bad ammo or a gunked up pistol.
I think the OP will be just fine now that he knows how to charge his pistol with the slingshot method as described in the factory manual.ncvikingfan said:^+1. If one has to stop, think, check to make sure a gun is fully in battery to fire if needed, I won't be carrying it. If I owned an LC9 with this issue, it would go back to Ruger. The only reason that I would purchase an LC9 would be concealed carry.
However, all guns have human input in the manufacturing process so any could fail at a time of stressful need or in just day to day target practice.
It is, however, your gun, your time, your money, your intended use, etc.
ncvikingfan said:^+1. If one has to stop, think, check to make sure a gun is fully in battery to fire if needed, I won't be carrying it. If I owned an LC9 with this issue, it would go back to Ruger. The only reason that I would purchase an LC9 would be concealed carry.
However, all guns have human input in the manufacturing process so any could fail at a time of stressful need or in just day to day target practice.
It is, however, your gun, your time, your money, your intended use, etc.
Rabon said:I can't remember for sure but I think if you can engage the safety the slide is in battery on the LC9 and it doesn't hurt anything to press your thumb against the rear of the slide when holstering the weapon if you don't engage the safety.