I know, the 1911 has been around for more than 89 years and any design flaw must have been worked out by now. But I just noticed a problem...
I am right handed and have somewhat short fingers. When not firing, I rest my trigger finger on the side of the frame on top of the "button" that is the right side of the slide stop. When racking the slide to chamber a round, it is very easy for me to press the slide stop a millimeter or so to the left when the slide stop relief cut on the left side of the frame lines up. This is enough to completely jam the gun. This is not a problem when the slide cycles when firing, since my trigger finger is occupied pulling the trigger.
Is my slide stop just too loose? Or is it a problem that many people have?
I am right handed and have somewhat short fingers. When not firing, I rest my trigger finger on the side of the frame on top of the "button" that is the right side of the slide stop. When racking the slide to chamber a round, it is very easy for me to press the slide stop a millimeter or so to the left when the slide stop relief cut on the left side of the frame lines up. This is enough to completely jam the gun. This is not a problem when the slide cycles when firing, since my trigger finger is occupied pulling the trigger.
Is my slide stop just too loose? Or is it a problem that many people have?