I have a question about racking the slide on a handgun.
I have seen this done at the range many times, with many guns, and in two distinctly different ways.
With the slide open (and locked), some people will give that little pull backwards and let the slide fly forward. Others will push the slide release lock to let it fly forward.
It seems to me that by doing the latter, you could possibly wear out the release catch faster. Pulling back and letting go allows the release latch to click to its normal position without extra strain.
Does anyone have opinions on this, or do you think it doesn't matter either way, and it's just personal preference?
I have seen this done at the range many times, with many guns, and in two distinctly different ways.
With the slide open (and locked), some people will give that little pull backwards and let the slide fly forward. Others will push the slide release lock to let it fly forward.
It seems to me that by doing the latter, you could possibly wear out the release catch faster. Pulling back and letting go allows the release latch to click to its normal position without extra strain.
Does anyone have opinions on this, or do you think it doesn't matter either way, and it's just personal preference?