Bev Fitchett's Guns Magazine

Slide Release Button

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When the slide on the BPS is positioned fully forward it locks into position, closing and locking up the breechblock. It is necessary to release it — allowing the slide to be pulled

Figure 3

rearward — in order to follow- normal shooting procedures and assembly as outlined below. The button is located on the left side of the trigger guard, at the rear, behind the trigger (See Figure 3). To release the slide, apply rearward pressure on the slide while simultaneously pushing up on the slide release button. The button moves upward and slightly to the rear when depressed.

If you are a right-handed shooter, reach under the rear of the trigger guard — to the opposite side — with your finger and push up on the button. Left-handed shooters simply lift up on the button with your trigger finger. Specific uses of the slide release button are outlined below.