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Extended Slide Catch Lever Ergonomics

Extended Slide Catch Lever Ergonomics: Preventing Premature Lock-Back and Improving Reloads

POST DATE: Oct 8, 2026
An extended slide catch lever can make the SIG P320 easier to manipulate, especially for owners who struggle to reach the factory control without changing their grip.
Optimizing Safety Selector Throw and Detent Resistance

Optimizing Safety Selector Throw and Detent Resistance: Ambidextrous Modular Ergonomics

POST DATE: Oct 6, 2026
The AR-15 safety selector is a small control, but its geometry has a noticeable effect on how the lower receiver feels in the hand. Throw angle determines how far the lever travels between SAFE and FIRE, while the selector detent and spring create much of the resistance and tactile feedback felt during that movement.
Stem-Attached Micro Compensator Tuning

Stem-Attached Micro Compensator Tuning: O-Ring Retention vs Set Screws for Handguns

POST DATE: Oct 2, 2026
A micro compensator adds relatively little length to a Glock, but the attachment method has a major influence on how cleanly the system integrates with the barrel.
Low-Profile Magwell Funnel Geometry: Balancing Reload Speed and Concealment Printing on SIG P365 Macro

Low-Profile Magwell Funnel Geometry: Balancing Reload Speed and Concealment Printing

POST DATE: Oct 1, 2026
The SIG P365 XMacro gives owners a longer, fuller grip than smaller members of the P365 family while maintaining the platform's relatively slim overall architecture.
Slide Cover Plate

Aluminum Slide Cover Plate Upgrades: Tension Fit and Installation Safety

POST DATE: Sep 29, 2026
The slide cover plate is one of the smallest visible components on a Glock 19 or Glock 17, but its location gives it an important role in the rear of the slide assembly. That makes an aluminum replacement different from a purely decorative accessory.
Glock Extended Controls Guide

Glock Extended Controls Guide: Slide Stop, Mag Release, and Takedown Lever

POST DATE: Sep 25, 2026
Extended controls are among the most noticeable ergonomic upgrades available for a Glock because they change the surfaces the shooter interacts with directly. A slightly larger slide stop, a more accessible magazine release, or a redesigned takedown control can make the pistol feel different without requiring major changes to the frame or grip.