Seat that Slide

Published on January 10, 2024
Duration: 0:34

This guide details a crucial handgun operation technique: ensuring the slide is properly seated after a press check. The GUNBROS instructor emphasizes that a slide not fully forward (out of battery) renders the firearm inoperable and prone to malfunctions. The recommended practice is to firmly bump the slide forward after a press check to guarantee it's fully seated, preventing potential issues.

Quick Summary

Ensure your handgun slide is fully seated after a press check by firmly bumping it forward. This technique, demonstrated by GUNBROS, prevents the firearm from being 'out of battery,' which renders it inoperable and prone to malfunctions. Proper slide seating is a key safety and operational practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Press Check Caution
  2. 00:12Slide Not Seating Issue
  3. 00:22Proper Slide Seating Technique

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a handgun slide is not fully seated?

If a handgun slide is not fully seated forward, it is considered 'out of battery.' This condition renders the firearm inoperable and can lead to malfunctions, making it essential to ensure proper seating after any slide manipulation.

How can I ensure my handgun slide is properly seated after a press check?

After performing a press check, it's a good practice to firmly bump the slide forward. This action ensures the slide is fully seated in battery, preventing potential malfunctions and ensuring the firearm is ready for operation.

Why is it important to 'seat that slide' on a handgun?

'Seating the slide' ensures the handgun is in battery, meaning the slide is fully forward. This is critical for proper function; if the slide isn't fully seated, the firearm is inoperable and prone to malfunctions, especially if a round is chambered.

What are common reasons a handgun slide might not seat properly?

A handgun slide might not seat properly due to debris in the action, a sticky or faulty round (like a dummy round), or simply by 'babying' the slide forward instead of allowing it to return fully under spring tension.

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