Phillyfan, that's James. I credit him with directing me to my first 1911 three years ago. He reminded me of Gunnery Sargent Ermey.....I was still a green firearms enthusiast, and he took so much time with me!
For me, I don't want any extra wear on that $500.00-$1000.00 gun. So I've chosen to drop my slides sling-shot style, do it with the release enough times it going to wear somewhat. And, of course, if a person was in a hurried situation no hesitation dropping the slide with the release.
BTW, I believe in respecting my elders too, also people in general, unless/until they show reason not too. Not the other way around, as so many do these days.
Mike
For me, I don't want any extra wear on that $500.00-$1000.00 gun. So I've chosen to drop my slides sling-shot style, do it with the release enough times it going to wear somewhat. And, of course, if a person was in a hurried situation no hesitation dropping the slide with the release.
BTW, I believe in respecting my elders too, also people in general, unless/until they show reason not too. Not the other way around, as so many do these days.
Mike
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