Glock 26, difficulty releasing slide-stop?
Pete Stephenson
The pistol functions well mechanically, though I have yet to put a round
through it (that'll change this weekend).
I've noticed that the slide-stop lever requires a surprising amount of
force (compared to my Glock 19 at home) to release the slide. I'm
left-handed, and operting the lever with any of my left-hand fingers
accomplishes nothing, and attempting to operate the mechanism with my
right thumb also does nothing.
Combined pressure from both thumbs, while holding the pistol sideways
manages to make it work.
Now, I can release the slide by simply pulling it back, but I'd much
prefer the lever to function too.
Will this "loosen up" with time and normal wear, or might this be a
problem? I've had the Glock 19 at home for so long that I forget how it
performed when it was new. :)
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BizkitShooter
the stock slide release at all and quickly changed mine for the Glock
extended release which made things a whole lot better. The extended release
is only like $16 so it isn't a big deal to have changed out.
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Chuck
Europe they do not use the lever for releasing the slide. The slide is
released by drawing it to the rear and releasing it to free travel into
battery by spring pressure. The lever is used to manually lock the slide to
the rear only. Check out/Google GlockTalk for all your Glock questions.
Good Luck
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Chuck
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"Pete Stephenson" <pe...@heypete.com> wrote in message
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Bob The Nailer
The pistol functions well mechanically, though I have yet to put a round
through it (that'll change this weekend).
I've noticed that the slide-stop lever requires a surprising amount of
force (compared to my Glock 19 at home) to release the slide. I'm
left-handed, and operting the lever with any of my left-hand fingers
accomplishes nothing, and attempting to operate the mechanism with my
right thumb also does nothing.
Combined pressure from both thumbs, while holding the pistol sideways
manages to make it work.
SNIP................
I went and checked out the slide stop levers on a G17 and the wifes G26, the
G26 does have a little more resistance than the G17, but not anything
excessive, certainly don't need both thumbs.
I'm going to give an internet guess and say that maybe some kind of
manufacturing burr (or flaw) on the slide stop, or take a look down inside
the frame, maybe the slide stop lever is bent and it's contacting the side
of the frame? rack them both back and do a side by side comparision.
Take it out shooting and give it a feild strip and cleaning, might work
itself out, also if you haven't already, check out Glocktalk.com and use
the search function for, "slide stop problems" or "G26 help" ect..
FWIW Bob M
Dave
Using the lever, will wear it out over time. It looks cool, but metal on
metal is never a good thing. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen.
"Pete Stephenson" <pe...@heypete.com> wrote in message
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Stan Schaefer
#
# The pistol functions well mechanically, though I have yet to put a round
# through it (that'll change this weekend).
#
# I've noticed that the slide-stop lever requires a surprising amount of
# force (compared to my Glock 19 at home) to release the slide. I'm
# left-handed, and operting the lever with any of my left-hand fingers
# accomplishes nothing, and attempting to operate the mechanism with my
# right thumb also does nothing.
#
# Combined pressure from both thumbs, while holding the pistol sideways
# manages to make it work.
#
# Now, I can release the slide by simply pulling it back, but I'd much
# prefer the lever to function too.
#
# Will this "loosen up" with time and normal wear, or might this be a
# problem? I've had the Glock 19 at home for so long that I forget how it
# performed when it was new. :)
The True Glockophiles will tell you that it's a slide stop, not a
release, you're supposed to slingshot the slide to drop it or undue
wear will occur on the slide and stop. That's the official Glock line,
anyway, and it's ambidexterous. Both of mine don't have the problem
you describe and I've never seen it on any Glocks I've examined, could
be a burr or a mis-cut notch in the slide. If it's new, it might need
a break-in period.
One place to get an expert opinion would be at a GSSF match, they're
held all over the country and they usually have certified Glock
armourers at them. Fixes are either free or very cheap.
Stan
Bullshot
I'm not surprised at your problem. Your gun 26 is okay. The smaller
mass of the Glock 26 slide has to to be compensated with a heavier
spring arrangement. This would make your slide stop/release button
harder to release. Also, all Glock were not designed to use the slide
stop/release to load the chamber. Glock recommend the overhand slide
pull back method. There are after market parts for the Glock with an
extended slide release that could solve your problem with the 26.
John Del Toro
Houston, TX
Glock 19,20, and 26
Pete Stephenson <pe...@heypete.com> wrote in message news:<cdivr5$pl7$1...@grapevine.wam.umd.edu>...
# I'm a recent purchaser of a Glock 26 which I use for concealed carry.
#
# The pistol functions well mechanically, though I have yet to put a round
# through it (that'll change this weekend).
#
# I've noticed that the slide-stop lever requires a surprising amount of
# force (compared to my Glock 19 at home) to release the slide. I'm
# left-handed, and operting the lever with any of my left-hand fingers
# accomplishes nothing, and attempting to operate the mechanism with my
# right thumb also does nothing.
#
# Combined pressure from both thumbs, while holding the pistol sideways
# manages to make it work.
#
# Now, I can release the slide by simply pulling it back, but I'd much
# prefer the lever to function too.
#
# Will this "loosen up" with time and normal wear, or might this be a
# problem? I've had the Glock 19 at home for so long that I forget how it
# performed when it was new. :)
Bterr
is to pull the slide to the rear and release it. Always pointing the gun in a
safe direction and keeping the finger out of the trigger guard.
Travis Kelm
# I've noticed that the slide-stop lever requires a surprising amount of
# force (compared to my Glock 19 at home) to release the slide. I'm
# left-handed, and operting the lever with any of my left-hand fingers
# accomplishes nothing, and attempting to operate the mechanism with my
# right thumb also does nothing.
Mine is the same way. The recoil spring is very strong on this model.
Stay away from 115 grain loads for best reliability. I use 124 grain
myself - Filochi . A hot 115 might work ok after a while. The force of
the recoil spring plays a role in the lever problem you are having. Just
pull back. This method is best for ensuring good static feeds also.
Also the Fobus Holsters works great, unless you are one of the
concealment junkies.
TK :<)
BizkitShooter
the extended Lock lever (formerly thought of as release) didn't mention it.
Thanks for the correction.
Bill VH
<DSLFo...@earthlink.net> writes:
#
#Practically, you should always pull back the slide manually and release it.
#Using the lever, will wear it out over time. It looks cool, but metal on
#metal is never a good thing. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen.
#
There's that word "always" again. And if "overnight" means something like
twenty or twenty-five years, maybe you're right.
Bill Van Houten (USA Ret)
Thermopylae had it's messenger of defeat, COME AND GET THEM !
The Alamo had none.