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Originally Posted by ILLusion
Mass of the slide stop isn't the issue... you should actually be looking at the action between the plunger and the slide stop.
First, the slide stop should be able to move freely between itself and the frame, as well as against the slide as well.
Second, the slide stop should have a steep enough ramp machined in it to allow the plunger to push it down under spring power.
Third, the plunger spring should have enough weight on it to allow it to push the slide stop down, WITHOUT overpowering the follower spring in the magazine. Overpowering that spring will prevent the slide stop from engaging when the magazine is empty.
These are the three conditions that should be met for a well functioning slide stop that functions under its own power. The slide catch notch in the slide actually has a secondary ramp built in to it to physically push the slide stop down when you rack the slide. It should not require an excessive amount of force for this to occur. If you are short stroking your setup to the brink, where you are required to rack it extra hard to get this ramp to disengage the slide catch, then you may want to consider reducing your short stroke a few millimeters.
Otherwise, if you are having issues with the slide stop dropping on its own, then there is a problem with your setup.
What pistol are you using, anyways?
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I have a KJW KP-07 at the moment but I have a TM on order.
The slide stop seems to either have a lot of wear or to be poorly machined, the ramp very low and flush.
There's a rubber buffer on the spring guide but even with that off the slide wouldn't travel back far enough for the front part of the notch to interact with the slide stop.