Videos tagged with Slide Drop

This YouTube video addresses a common concern among firearm owners: whether dropping the slide on an empty chamber can cause damage to the firearm. The content likely explores the mechanics of how firearms function when the slide locks back and is released, and whether this action, when done without a round in the chamber (often referred to as 'dry firing' or 'slamming the slide'), can lead to mechanical stress or breakage of internal components. It aims to provide practical information for maintaining firearm health and preventing potential issues.

This video addresses the common concern about dropping the slide on a 1911 pistol with an internal extractor. The speaker suggests that modern metallurgy and manufacturing processes have largely overcome the historical issues that led to this caution. While acknowledging the lore, the speaker shares personal experience of repeatedly dropping slides and hammers on modern 1911s without issue, concluding it's likely safe for contemporary models.