Glock Grip/Thumb Question

[Ranger325]

I took my new-to-me OD G34 out to the range this past weekend for an initial run. Wow - what a great pistol, why did I wait so long?? The only issue is I have a tendency to ride the slide lock - you guessed it, I'm an old 1911 guy - and the slide doesn't lock on the last round.

What do you guys do? I'm trying folding the right thumb over the left to keep it out of the way. Hell, Kyle Lamb's new book recommends replacing the extended with a standard size lock!

I really like this pistol - gotta go reload more 9mm...................!!

Regards,

[F-Trooper05]

Replace it with a Vickers slide stop.

[cqbdriver]

I had that problem when I 1st got my G34 years ago. I just adjusted my right thumb out a little. I place my right thumb tip on the rear joint of the left thumb. After years of firing, it natural indexes to that spot now & I haven’t had the slide inadvertently lock back in years.

I use a Vickers slide stop on my carry gun (G19).

[Ranger325]

Replace it with a Vickers slide stop.

Good idea - hopefully it will help with thumb placement. Thanks!!

[YVK]

I took my new-to-me OD G34 out to the range this past weekend for an initial run. Wow - what a great pistol, why did I wait so long?? The only issue is I have a tendency to ride the slide lock - you guessed it, I'm an old 1911 guy - and the slide doesn't lock on the last round.

What do you guys do?

As a not so old 1911 guy, the only real answer is practice rolling out your strong side thumb. I position mine over my support hand thumb.
Vickers lever is not going to help by itself, but it'll make it less prevalent comparing to extended slide release of G34. Many folks, myself included, actually have this problem even with a standard slide lever which has slimmest profile of them all. You'll find that it is rather easy to adjust your grip when you're picking up the gun from the bench, but when you're coming out of the holster it is harder. I've been shooting Glock for some 18-20 months now, and even now I get no-lock occasionally. Usually, when going against the timer out of holster.
I've spent a good deal of time training to keep my strong thumb away during the presentation and place it only after support hand assumes its position. As a considerable secondary benefit, this allows for a higher placement of a support hand.

[nickdrak]

Another vote for the Vickers slide stop lever. Perfectly designed to eliminate your issue. I suffered the same issue before replacing mine with the Vickers.

[Wiggity]

Get the vickers op, it works wonders.

[Ranger325]

Thanks for in input - LAV slide stop should arrive today and I'll install this weekend. Any tips or 'pearls of wisdom' on the installation?

[ElrodCod]

A factory standard slide release will work just as well.

[Failure2Stop]

The standard is a beyotch to use as a slide release.
I recommend using an extended one and learning to properly position the thumb to avoid riding the slide release.