BULLET FORWARD SLIDE RELEASE FOR GLOCK® Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
The BULLET FORWARD SLIDE RELEASE FOR GLOCK® is well-received for its ease of use, particularly among left-handed shooters who find it a significant upgrade over stock parts. Users appreciate its sturdy build and effective functionality. However, some report issues with installation and product quality, specifically regarding the spring and its compatibility with certain magazine types. Shipping and service experiences vary.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Functionality
65%
Reviewers frequently highlight the BULLET FORWARD SLIDE RELEASE's effectiveness, particularly for left-handed shooters. Many find it enhances their shooting experience by providing easy access and reliability when releasing the slide. However, some users encounter limitations with compatibility, especially when it comes to certain magazines, leading to mixed feelings.
Installation and Quality Control
40%
There are notable concerns regarding the installation process and the quality of certain components, especially the spring. Multiple reviewers have mentioned issues with the spring bending or breaking during installation, which impacts the overall experience and may lead to distrust in the product for some.
User Experience
50%
Several users commend the large surface area design that aids in smooth operation, making it easier to engage the slide release without looking. The product is often described as a game changer for left-handed users, enhancing comfort and ease of use. However, there are mixed reviews from right-handed shooters who found it less effective compared to the standard design.
Aesthetics and Availability
30%
While many appreciate the functionality, there are requests for additional finishes to suit personal aesthetics. Some reviewers have noted that while the price may exceed alternatives, its overall quality justifies it, although the scarcity of certain models has been a point of frustration.
Get a Grip
While I was fine with the stock slide release, I found a need for an extended one. I didn't like the look of this one, but a friend told me it works perfectly. After install I saw what he was talking about. There's no way you'll miss the slide release or allow your finger to slip off, not with this item. You can easily find it without looking and engage the slide release without issue.
Excellent alternative to unavailable OEM
The OEM extended slide release has been unavailable for some time now during 2020-2021, but this part works altogether quite as well, is very sturdy, and is just as easy to actuate as the Glock part. It's equivalently simple to install as the OEM part, and though it does cost more, it's of significantly better quality than some of the cheaper alternative examples available.
GREAT
The bullet slide release by ghost works extremally well. The bump lets me get the thumb pressure that I need to release the slide one handed when and if I need to. Hands getting old and stiff. The vidio that shows how too is most helpful. I did not need to be the guy in the corner with a hammer. Thank you.
Huge difference with this
This forward bullet slide release is a game changer for lefties. The RH shooters would want the version with the rearward bullet. Difficult for me to release the slide with the stock Glock part...or even the Glock extended version....with this forward button its fluid and easy. Installation takes 5 minutes. You pop out the 2 pins [center of pistol] without moving any other internal parts. Slide the stock slide lock out the back, slide the new one in aligning the hole with the big pin, replace pins- done.
Best Lefty Part Yet
Im a left handed LEO and have been shooting Glocks for 15+ years and more than a dozen years as my duty sidearm. Our manual of arms has always dictated using slide stop lever to lock the slide to rear ONLY. To release the slide the operator reaches over the top of the slide with the support hand, grasps the slide behind the ejection port and vigorously pulls the slide to the rear. I only use the slide stop to lock the slide open. The bullet forward design is the best Ive used yet. The 3 dimensional shaped tab allows you push the lever up. As a lefty I can do this with my left index (trigger) finger without adjusting my grip. I bought 1 and after using it, came back for 3 more. This is the only mod a southpaw shooter really needs.
Great for Lefties
As a left-handed shooter it can be hard at times to work most slide stop/releases. When I found this I thought I would give it a try and it is the best upgrade you can do if you are a left handed shooter. I can work the slide stop with the top side of my trigger finger when I need to lock it open. My wife loves her Glock now that she has one and yes she is a left-handed shooter also.
Bullet Forward Slide Release
Very good product, only issue is that it would be great if they would offer it in some additional finishes such as Titanium Nitride, or Silver as this type of slide release seldom is in a good quality part like this one.
flimsy spring
Spring is flimsy in comparison to OG spring, it easily bent out of shape on insert and would get lodged between the trigger shoe and it's own body, making it tough to install. I had to bend the spring out from this position in order to seat it after 5 attempts
Not so high-speed
I got this and installed on my Glock 22, because I liked the larger surface area. The bullet forward design looked like a good way to avoid having my thumb ride the slide release when shooting. In practice, it's too far forward, and didn't save me any time. In fact, I kept missing it after reloads and ended up putting the old slide release back on the gun. I would go with the Bullet Slide Release in normal e.g. Not Forward, configuration.
Disappointed
I picked up this part from Brownells and went straight home to put it on my G19. The spring broke when I attempted to install it! I didn’t force anything and this is a simple switch out. I put the stock Glock part right back on! Disappointed in Ghost and the same Glock has the 4.5 Ranger trigger connector (which I love). I know Brownells would replace it….but I don’t trust this part now.


