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GLOCK 21

longwatch

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The slide closes automatically on your Glock? I believe it but I've never seen a pistol do that. It may be the Slide Stop Lever but that doesn't mean it wasn't intended to also release the slide. The fact that Glock makes extended slide lock levers makes me think Glock thinks its OK to use it that way. Also, I think there is also a chance of riding the slide and causing a jam when using the method advocated by instructors.
 

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longwatch wrote:
The slide closes automatically on your Glock?
Yes, on 2 different G21s, and with 4 different standard-length slide stop levers. It's a real advantage when reloading on the IDPA clock.

I have read reports of others having the same experience with full size Glocks.
 

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Well as long as it works that way 100% of the time, I can see the advantages of that. However the one time it doesn't could cost you. My 17 and 23, like your 27 don't though do that and I train accordingly. Do you know if that is an intentional design feature in the 21?
 

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longwatch wrote:
Do you know if that is an intentional design feature in the 21?
I don't know, but I suspect it is not an intentional feature.

If the slidedoesn't close itself, I know how to close it manually.
 

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longwatch wrote:
The slide closes automatically on your Glock? I believe it but I've never seen a pistol do that. It may be the Slide Stop Lever but that doesn't mean it wasn't intended to also release the slide. The fact that Glock makes extended slide lock levers makes me think Glock thinks its OK to use it that way. Also, I think there is also a chance of riding the slide and causing a jam when using the method advocated by instructors.
I'm not aware of Glock making any such product. There are several other companies that make aftermarket parts for Glocks, so could one of these companies be what you're talking about?

I'm confused by your "riding the slide and causing a jam" statement. Are we talking about the same thing here?

To use the overhand release method, continue to hold your weapon in a safe direction with your shooting hand. With you other hand forming a "C", place it over the top of your slide with the pads of your hand in contact with the slide, and your fingers in contact on the other side. Pull back the slide to it's full travel and release, letting the slide snap forward under it's own power. How can this cause a jam when it is used to clear a jam in the Tap, Rack, Bang drills?

As far as the Glock slide automatically closing, this can be accomplished on most Glocks with the muzzle held at an appropriate angle and a firm slap of seating the magazine. This is not an intentional feature, and I would never rely on it to save my ass.
 

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norahc wrote:
As far as the Glock slide automatically closing, this can be accomplished on most Glocks with the muzzle held at an appropriate angle and a firm slap of seating the magazine. This is not an intentional feature, and I would never rely on it...
You are the second person to register this thought in the thread. "Relying on it" is not a factor.

Iseat the magazine and it happens to close. If it doesn't, I can manually retract and release. But if it does close, I am certainly not going to cycle the slide again---no point!
 

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http://www.topglock.com/catalog/popular-requests.htm

Claims to sell Glock OEM Factory Extended Slide Release Lever. I have one on my 17.

Basically with an over the top grab, I'm talking about a slim chance of your hand getting in the way of the slides travel and causing a jam. I prefer the slingshot method myself. Another disadvantage of the over the top is the possibility of scooping out a chunk of your hand clearing a stovepipe jam. One my instructors at Blackwater had seen that happen and didn't recommend it.
 

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I have one. Suggesting getting one. Of course it's going to be big.. look at the size of the bullet it uses. Modifications? Why fix something that isn't broken?
 

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I am the owner and shooter of a 17 year old GLOCK 21.

The gun has had several million rounds through it without a problem. I have had to replace 2 trigger springs [About $3.00 each.] I shoot the Glock 21 300+ percent better than a 1911.
 

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MADISON wrote:
I am the owner and shooter of a 17 year old GLOCK 21.

The gun has had several million rounds through it without a problem. I have had to replace 2 trigger springs [About $3.00 each.] I shoot the Glock 21 300+ percent better than a 1911.


I'm anxiously waiting to see the new G21 SF. Not sure if this has been talked about on the forum yet? Maybe an oversight on my part.
 
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