Another SR9C question

[gunpoorboy]

I'm fairly new with semi-autos but all the ones I've had operated pretty much the same.

When locking the slide open and inserting a loaded magazine, I've always been able to simply thumb the slide catch down, releasing the slide and housing a round. (I understand there are differences of opinion on whether this is a good practice or not but that's a topic for a different time)

With the SR9C that I just purchased new I am unable to do that. To release the slide I must manually pull back on the slide and let it go, housing the round. It will not let me simply thumb the slide release down as you would, say on a 1911.

Is this customary with this firearm or do I have a mechanical problem?

 

[Tym2getbizeee]

It's meant to really be used as a slide lock and not a release. It mentions it in the manual. Some people have even said that after the edges get rounded off that it becomes much easier to release. For me personally I just slingshot it. Other people have also mentioned that if you use it as a release that later it might not hold the slide back after the repeated action of releasing it. Hopefully others chime in with any other experiences.

 

[Tam 212]

http://thetruthaboutguns.com/2010/09/robert-farago/the-rabbi-speaks-dont-use-the-slide-stop-to-release-the-slide/

I've had one instructor tell me to always use the slide release. I've had another instructor tell me to use the slide stop only if absolutely necessary.

YMMV and all the usual disclaimers......

I slingshot it.

 

[GeorgeP]

I think it might have to do with more and more use of stainless steel over stronger alloy steels. I have a BERSA with a stainless slide and they (their gunsmiths) for sure urge not to use the slide lock for release. It's caused some unwanted slide wear. I've developed a habit of not using the release on all my guns. Just a matter of learning to let it fly closed with full spring force.

The recoil spring in the SR9c is very strong so I use the overhand method on it.

 

[gunpoorboy]

Thanks for the info gentlemen.

 

[Lateck]

gunpoorboy;
I had the same question, but I did not ask...... Thank You.

And thanks aslo to all who answered.

Lateck,

 

[Arokcrwlr]

I don't find the slide stop on my SR9c any harder to press to release the slide than I do on a couple of my 1911's. That said, I do practice slingshot-ting the slide on my carry weapons.

Conversely, I have 1000's of rounds through a 1911 that I used the slide stop to release the slide 99% of the time - no wear or problems with locking the slide back on an empty mag.

 

[hickok45]

I just purchased the SR9c, and I've noticed the same thing. Not a problem since I slingshot slides closed myself most of the time; however, if a zombie had my left arm pinned down and was about to bite me, I'd have a difficult time if I were in the middle of a reload!

hickok45

 

[terryg]

The manual does refer to it as a 'slide stop'. However, under "TO RELOAD THE PISTOL", it states:

"3. Release the slide to move forward be either depressing the rear portion of the slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it."

So, Ruger seems to approve of its use as a slide release.

 

[Verndog]

I just purchased the SR9c, and I've noticed the same thing. Not a problem since I slingshot slides closed myself most of the time; however, if a zombie had my left arm pinned down and was about to bite me, I'd have a difficult time if I were in the middle of a reload!

hickok45

Chances are if you didn't get the zombie in the first 17 rounds your toast anyway, so I would'nt worry. :twisted:

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

I just purchased the SR9c, and I've noticed the same thing. Not a problem since I slingshot slides closed myself most of the time; however, if a zombie had my left arm pinned down and was about to bite me, I'd have a difficult time if I were in the middle of a reload!

hickok45

Chances are if you didn't get the zombie in the first 17 rounds your toast anyway, so I would'nt worry. :twisted:

I think he's talking about that danged 18th zombie....

 

[Olympus]

The more you shoot the gun, the easier it will be to use the slide release. When I first bought mine, I could hardly even release the slide with two hands! After about 500 rounds, it eases up and you can release it with your thumb like normal.

 

[Scott]

Same with my full size SR9 - at first I couldn't two-hand release it; now (close to 1K rounds?), I can release it with my thumb, but it's difficult enough that I prefer the slingshot; I also use the overhand method because of how strong that spring is.