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TexasJohnBoy wrote:

C-dub wrote:Does the fact that both of those guys point their muzzles up in the air while reloading bother only me? When I do a tactical reload I keep my muzzle pointed down range and on or mostly on target. I can't recall if I'm over the top, sling shot, or if I work the slide release lever. It's been too long since I've been to the range to shoot with my handguns and even practice tactical reloads.

I know I would have had my muzzle called at a match!

Nope, not just you. I feel that any direction in which my bullet might cause unintended injury or damage is probably not a "safe direction."

S&W M&P does not have a slide release. It has a slide stop. While I can use the slide stop to release the slide from slide lock, I cannot do so reliably. Over the top, or horseshoe, works every time for me.

To be clear, this is a picture of a right handed shooter performing a slingshot slide release.


This is a picture of a right handed shooter performing a over the top slide release.

I use "over the top" or "horseshoe".

My BTA-90 has a very large slide lock lever that works very well for releasing the slide with my firing thumb. I don't use it for that.

My S&W M&P Mod 2.0 has a tiny slide lock button. S&W does not call it a slide release, they call it a slide lock. I am able to use it to release the slide if I shift my grip. So I don't.

I train using techniques that I feel will work well in all situations. I manage my gun high and close in to maximize my view of the threat and maintain retention. I use the "over the top" method as it allows me to work close to my chest, best use my strength and interferes less with using cover. Slingshot requires too much arm extension for me. "Over the top" works well with both of my pistols.

What works well for me, my hands, and my pistols may not work well of anyone else. Use what works for you.

Now, what about one hand and support hand reloading?