G22 slide catch question

[camoman]

I have a gen 3 G22. Yesterday, after emptying 1 mag, it was in the locked back position...like normal... when I slapped in a new mag, the slide slammed forward, with no manipulation of the slide release. So, I dropped the mag, emptied the chamber, and locked it back...to make sure the problem was not me...I repeated, by slapping the mag back in, and sure enough, it did it again.
I'm guessing I need a new slide catch spring...would this be correct?
Thank you.

[Steve S.]

Google "auto forwarding".

[F-Trooper05]

Try not to slam the mag in so hard. Some guys will tell you to just live with it. Don't listen to them. Auto-forwarding should be avoided whenever possible.

[SMJayman]

Try not to slam the mag in so hard. Some guys will tell you to just live with it. Don't listen to them. Auto-forwarding should be avoided whenever possible.

Why? I've had this happen countless times with multiple Glocks over the span of something like 9 years and it has never caused an issue. I always considered it a speed bonus when performing a reload. I've also had a few instructors mention it as either a neutral or good thing.

[LightningFast]

Try not to slam the mag in so hard. Some guys will tell you to just live with it. Don't listen to them. Auto-forwarding should be avoided whenever possible.

So would you recommend against M&Ps based solely on that?

[F-Trooper05]

Look at post #28... https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=77316

[NCPatrolAR]

Why?

Because it can lead to a failure to feed and isnt a consistent event with most shooters.

[LightningFast]

Look at post #28... https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=77316

I know. I'm asking YOUR opinion. I also think relying on it is foolish. But, I have no problem with guns - like the M&P - doing it (as long as the user is capable of handling the gun with and without it). I'm curious as to your stance on it.

[F-Trooper05]

My opinion is the same as Jason's. I've seen it not feed a round with an M&P at a RB1 course as a matter of fact (as did several other members here). Just last night I saw it not work with a Glock. It's best to just slow your reload down by a fraction of a second and use the slide release lever IMHO.

[LightningFast]

My opinion is the same as Jason's. I've seen it not feed a round with an M&P at a RB1 course as a matter of fact (as did several other members here). Just last night I saw it not work with a Glock. It's best to just slow your reload down by a fraction of a second and use the slide release lever IMHO.

Gotcha. Thanks!