Smyth Busters: Is It OK To Use the Slide Release?

This video addresses a common firearms myth: whether using the slide release lever to chamber a round is detrimental to a pistol. Brownells Gun Techs Caleb Savant and Steve Ostrem debunk this myth, explaining that the slide release is designed for this purpose. They argue that both using the slide release and the "slingshot" method are fine motor skills that rely on muscle memory, especially under stress. The video concludes that neither method will damage the firearm and the choice depends on individual training and preference.