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James K · July 10, 2013, 12:49 PM

Because the slide is so short, that depression is necessary to allow the barrel to be removed when disassembling the pistol. I have no doubt that the Ruger engineers made sure there is still enough metal for safety.

Jim

July 10, 2013, 12:49 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Because the slide is so short, that depression is necessary to allow the barrel to be removed when disassembling the pistol. I have no doubt that the Ruger engineers made sure there is still enough metal for safety. Jim