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The part of the slide stop that extends OUT from the slide (where your fingers can press it) isn't necessary to keep the slide open. That stop lever could be flush and you could still keep the slide open -- and just close the slide using the slingshot technique.
Seems to me that the little flange on the lever that allows a finger pressure release, tells us that it's there for that REASON. That doesn't mean you can't slingshot -- nor does it mean that you MUST use the lever.
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Explain to me how you would be able to engages the slide stop without a magazine in the firearm without that flange. To me that is why it is there.
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Know the status of your weapon
Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges
Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture
Maintain situational awareness
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