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masakari
07-30-11, 13:43
So I just got a Glock36 for me and my lady, and we would like to get an extended slide release for it. Which one should be get and how do we install it?
I've seen that some glocks come from the factory with an extended slide release, and that's the one want.
thanks guys.
varoadking
07-30-11, 13:48
Glock doesn't make one for the G36. Glockmeister makes one, but it isn't worth a shit. Stick with the stock version...you'll be glad you did...
Singlestack Wonder
07-30-11, 13:55
The slide lock for the G36 (Glock part # SP01788) is different than the slide locks for other models due to the G36's geometry. Glock does not offer one. Below is a few aftermarket companies who do:

http://www.glockmeister.com/Glock-Ext-Slide-Stop-Lever-G36/productinfo/GMSSL36/

http://www.arotek.com/default.aspx?page=ProductView&Part=62

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=7374&CAT=807

For a carry pistol, I prefer not use use extended slide stops ( I also have big hands and can utilize the stock unit with no issues).
masakari
07-30-11, 16:14
I think im going with the lone wolf one. Does anyone have an installation guide?
BTS
07-30-11, 16:21
Installation should be the same as any other glock – as far as I know, as I don’t own a G36. Check here (http://glockparts.com/Content.aspx?PAGE=Glock%20Disassembly#lower) for detailed instructions.
varoadking
07-30-11, 19:23
I think im going with the lone wolf one. Does anyone have an installation guide?

Don't be too surprised if your slide locks back after every round or two...
masakari
07-30-11, 20:40
Don't be too surprised if your slide locks back after every round or two...

And why would it do that?
Toyoland66
07-30-11, 22:35
For some people the extended slide stop interferes with a high grip, and either causes failure to lock back on an empty mag, or intermittent slide lock on a non empty mag.
chapperjoe
07-30-11, 22:36
I thought I'd need one on mine, but it has turned out not to be the case.

now, an extended mag release would be nice.
Underwhere
07-31-11, 01:19
So I just got a Glock36 for me and my lady, and we would like to get an extended slide release for it. Which one should be get and how do we install it?
I've seen that some glocks come from the factory with an extended slide release, and that's the one want.
thanks guys.

You can use a standard extended mag release from Glock and then dremel the edge of the follower catch away just a tiny bit to make it work.
varoadking
07-31-11, 07:33
And why would it do that?

If I knew why, I may have been able to address it. Installing the extended slide stop resulted in just that on my G36.
Swamprattler
07-31-11, 19:16
I tried to the lone wolf distributor version, and found the gun would occasionally have a failure to feed. Prior to this, the gun had functioned perfectly and since I removed it, it has never had a problem. I would leave the gun stock.
jstevens
07-31-11, 19:31
I've pretty much always considered these more of a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. I've always thought it was easier and less of an opportunity for a mistake to just pull back and release the slide. Maybe some think differently and I'd be willing to listen to their reasoning.