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here are a few from me to get the ball rolling

1911 (well known but whatever)= Can be completey dissassembled only using its own parts as tools.


beretta 92fs= Trigger spring can be reversed completely with no adverse affects
drop a round in the chamber and release the slide with no damage.
replace only the locking block instead having to replace a slide/ barrel.
slide stop lever spring holds in trigger pin (I used the think my 92fs had a problem when I first noticed this).
barrel crown is slightly recessed in order to prevent damage

Tokarev= Small hole cut into the side of the trigger mech so that you can see that the sear is engaging properly.
"magazine lips" built into the trigger mech to aid in reliability.



I would love to hears some more (I bet glock and 1911 have a bunch)
 
Not pistol related, but similar information... the rim on a shotgun shell is perfectly size for removing/installing Remington Chokes (you don't need the tool) :)
 
Any Mark 23 owners out there knows how much attention the Mark 23 gets at the range with people watching and hanging around the gun. Anyway, after emptying a mag at the target, I'll release the mag, inserted another one with force and the slide goes back forward and a cartridge is chambered, ready to fire.

The reaction is almost always the same : "Wow cool feature!", to which I usually reply that their USP can do the same. They of course try it out and find themselves amazed by their newly found "feature".

I'm pretty sure there are other semi-autos out there that do the same, but only know of the USP.
 
Chronos said:
Any Mark 23 owners out there knows how much attention the Mark 23 gets at the range with people watching and hanging around the gun. Anyway, after emptying a mag at the target, I'll release the mag, inserted another one with force and the slide goes back forward and a cartridge is chambered, ready to fire.

The reaction is almost always the same : "Wow cool feature!", to which I usually reply that their USP can do the same. They of course try it out and find themselves amazed by their newly found "feature".

I'm pretty sure there are other semi-autos out there that do the same, but only know of the USP.
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My G17 does that if I really whack the mag home. Tho I much prefer to rack :D
 
That spring plug one is wicked! Although I would probably check the bushing after each round I fired...Still, better than not shooting at all.



keep em coming guys
 
here is one I just ran across, not that I would unless I really had to
sharpening a knive on the slide of your glock (diamond hard because of tenifer)

anyone know anything about this?
 
Chronos said:
Any Mark 23 owners out there knows how much attention the Mark 23 gets at the range with people watching and hanging around the gun. Anyway, after emptying a mag at the target, I'll release the mag, inserted another one with force and the slide goes back forward and a cartridge is chambered, ready to fire.

The reaction is almost always the same : "Wow cool feature!", to which I usually reply that their USP can do the same. They of course try it out and find themselves amazed by their newly found "feature".

I'm pretty sure there are other semi-autos out there that do the same, but only know of the USP.
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The Grand Powers do the same... It actually is a design feature.

JR
 
Chronos said:
I'll release the mag, inserted another one with force and the slide goes back forward and a cartridge is chambered, ready to fire.
I'm pretty sure there are other semi-autos out there that do the same, but only know of the USP.
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I do it with all my pistols with the exception of the 1911s
 
So a lot of them have this feature, yet it's funny how a lot of people at the range don't know about it. Oh, and my friend's P226 can't seem to do it.
 
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One of the hidden features my pistols are very good at is sucking money out of my wallet to keep them fed and accessorized, as well as occassionally ordering new mates to keep them company.
 
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