Posted: 6/23/2013 9:58:25 PM EDT
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I just picked up a new Glock 21SF 3rd Gen. Took it to the range/Put 100 rounds through it. Perfect functioning, love it.
Two things I've noticed when pulling the slide back just a bit to check and see if a round is in the pipe: 1. It is hard to get the force needed right--it will either pop the round out, or not want to pull back 2. When I let the slide go it will not go back into battery without out me hitting the back of the slide. Is this something that will get easier as the spring breaks in, or is that just how it is? I used to have a glock 19 and I don't remember this being the case. Thanks |
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With some of my Glocks the force required to pull the slide back is pretty up there, but it is only as stiff as the recoil spring. So as it breaks in, that will change a bit (also make sure it's not dirty and there is nothing rubbing or obstructing the slide). But, you just have to pull back a bit to "see" the round. So not sure why that's an issue (or why exactly you are doing that frequently)?
As for the slide being out of battery, is that when you are trying to chamber a new round or after you "checked" the chamber? If you are just checking for a round, you will probably need to give it a little shove because of lack of momentum, etc. Though, I've never had an issue with any of my Glocks being stuck out of battery. Hope that helps 
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There is a loaded chamber indicator on the end of the extractor that should visually tell you (and you can feel it if you run your finger over it as well). That can be found in the owner's manual.
If you feel the need to inspect the chamber, hold it like this to pull the slide back enough to see: (not my picture) 
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There is a loaded chamber indicator on the end of the extractor that should visually tell you (and you can feel it if you run your finger over it as well). That can be found in the owner's manual. ^this.... was the gun purchased new? if it was used, is it possible that you don't have a factory GSA installed? ~g |
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Sounds pretty normal and you're wise to do a chamber check. LCI are silly. I use my left hand to pull the rear of the slide while my right index finger pulls back on the front/right of slide. Adds a little more pull and control. Why is that? I think fumbling with the pistol that you're not sure is loaded is a little more prone to cause an accident than running your finger along the slide. |
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Sounds pretty normal and you're wise to do a chamber check. LCI are silly. I use my left hand to pull the rear of the slide while my right index finger pulls back on the front/right of slide. Adds a little more pull and control. LCI's on Rugers are stupid. Glock did it because they had to put them on it by law. They did it right, and went with the most minimalist idea they could. My loading ritual it to chamber, run my hand over the extractor, and tug the mag. I've never heard anyone say, "damn, my LCI gave me a false reading" (on a glock) |