Videos tagged with Slide Lock Issue

This review of the Kimber Rapide Scorpius 10mm highlights its aesthetic appeal, accuracy potential, and excellent trigger. The presenter notes the pistol's G10 grips, skeletized trigger, and True Glow night sights. A significant issue encountered was the slide lock lever intermittently engaging during firing, causing the slide to lock back prematurely, even with a round in the chamber. This problem persisted across different firing speeds and grip styles, suggesting a potential mechanical issue with the firearm or its magazines.

This review of the Shadow Systems CR920X highlights its extended grip for a 15-round magazine and its premium features like an optic cut and fluted barrel. However, the primary takeaway is a significant reliability issue observed with premature slide lock, occurring with multiple magazines and ammunition types, raising concerns for its suitability as a self-defense firearm.

This review covers the Kagwerks Extended Slide Release, designed to resolve slide lock-back issues caused by a high grip. The reviewer highlights its effectiveness in preventing accidental slide stops, noting it completely eliminates the problem for users with high hand placement. While functional, potential drawbacks include a $50 price point and cosmetic marring of the slide due to contact. The product is recommended for duty-use firearms where aesthetics are secondary to function, but less so for pristine 'gucci' guns. The reviewer also emphasizes the need for training to adapt to the altered slide release location.

This deep dive review by Justin Opinion focuses on the SIG P365 micro-compact 9mm pistol, comparing its innovative 10-round capacity to other pistols in its class that typically hold 6-7 rounds. The review highlights shooting impressions, the effectiveness of Talon grips, and critically examines intermittent issues with the 10-round magazines failing to lock the slide back on the last round. The presenter, an experienced shooter, meticulously tests various scenarios to diagnose the problem, while also praising the pistol's shootability and suitability for concealed carry.