Glock 36 Slide release being a pain

[julicaro]

Like the title says my slide release is really difficult to use, not only me ive had a bunch of friends try and use it and she just gives a hard time in releasing. Any ideas of what it could be took her apart and didnt see anything obvious with it?

Thanks

 

[Gringo Loco]

How many rounds have you put through it?

 

[JBE]

Instead of trying to use the slide release, slingshot the slide back into battery.

Have you removed the slide release from the gun recently?

 

[Gringo Loco]

I totally agree with JBE! It's actually called a "slide stop," for that purpose. If you rack it back with an over-handed C-grip, it should slide one in and release perfectly.

 

[SpeedRacer]

If it functions properly (locks the slide back on empty mag only) there's nothing wrong with it. It will get easier over time, but as others mentioned your best bet is learning proper slingshot technique anyway.

 

[oleheat]

Instead of trying to use the slide release, slingshot the slide back into battery.

Have you removed the slide release from the gun recently?

I totally agree with JBE! It's actually called a "slide stop," for that purpose. If you rack it back with an over-handed C-grip, it should slide one in and release perfectly.

Yep. I've had my 36 since '01....This is the ticket.

 

[JBE]

Here's a video that demonstrates the "slingshot" method fairly well in case you didn't know what it was...

 

[JBP55]

I totally agree with JBE! It's actually called a "slide stop," for that purpose. If you rack it back with an over-handed C-grip, it should slide one in and release perfectly.

As stated above when used as designed you will have no issues with the Slide Stop.

 

[julicaro]

Yeah ive been doing the slingshot method because the slide stop was being a pain. Just wondering why it was being difficult, ive put about 200 rounds through it. It was a gift from my mom and ive only recently begun to use it and practice with it.

 

[JBE]

Yeah ive been doing the slingshot method because the slide stop was being a pain. Just wondering why it was being difficult, ive put about 200 rounds through it. It was a gift from my mom and ive only recently begun to use it and practice with it.

Stick with the slingshot method...the slide catch was meant to be difficult to release for a reason.

 

[julicaro]

thanks