Posted: 5/30/2011 7:31:19 PM EDT
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I use a high hold with both thumbs forward, and my right thumb tends to press into the side of the slide stop and prevent it from locking back on an empty mag. I'm trying to relearn my hold to prevent this, but I was curious if there were any modifications I could make to help as well. I was thinking about milling out the bottom right part of the lever 'pad', where my thumb likes to rest. I don't use it except to manually lock back the slide when clearing, so I don't think I'd really notice the missing material.
Are there any aftermarket parts that would address this issue? Would something like this make it worse? http://www.nettac.com/Vickers-Tactical-Slide-Stop-for-Glock_p_118.html Thanks for any advice. |
| I haven't tried the Vicker's Extended Slide Stop, but the factory extended would definitely make it worse. In the training I've had, people who experience this problem are instructed to place their right thumb over on top of their left thumb's rearmost knuckle (the one closest to the wrist). It feels really weird at first when you are accustomed to the other way, but it works. |
| I have large hands and sometimes have that problem with my Glock 19. You may be able to swap out the recoil spring for a lighter one. That would make the slide move back easier. The only negative to that would be if the spring is too light, it may over travel and damage your gun over time. |
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While I don't instruct people for a living, I have taught many people to shoot using my Glocks and when this issue comes up (slide lock) all I do is remind them that both thumbs should be purposely pointed at the target. The 'thumbs pointed at the target' element of a proper grip is what I teach everyone but I've found that emphasizing it has eliminated inadvertently engaging the slide stop lever. |
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I realize you understand it is you are causing the issue and it isn't a weapon issue but in the following video I also explain how I still use an aggressive thumbs forward or modern combat grip where I place my primary hands thumb slightly outbound to avoid the issue that you are having. This will allow for a Vickers release or the stock glock extended release. Using this technique will allow you to avoid this issue on the Glock or other pistols.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfZ9bBnOS5A&feature=channel_video_title |