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Double Naught Spy · July 20, 2013, 11:19 AM

In 2009 at the IISHOT1000 (1000 round pistol match), we tested this premise. Generally speaking, using the slide stop/catch/release lever produced more malfunctions than pulling back on the slide itself. JohnKSa probably still has the data from the match.

For most people, using the slide stop/catch/release lever is faster, however. So, you can have speed but an increased chance of a problem or lose speed and have an increased chance of no problem.

July 20, 2013, 11:19 AM	#38
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	In 2009 at the IISHOT1000 (1000 round pistol match), we tested this premise. Generally speaking, using the slide stop/catch/release lever produced more malfunctions than pulling back on the slide itself. JohnKSa probably still has the data from the match. For most people, using the slide stop/catch/release lever is faster, however. So, you can have speed but an increased chance of a problem or lose speed and have an increased chance of no problem. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange