Magloc Extended Slide Release (Slide Stop Lever) for Springfield XDm XD 9mm; 40S&W cal. and XD 45acp cal. Pistol

Specification: 1. Fits all Springfield XD & XDm in standard; compact in 9mm; 40 S&W and 45 ACP Pistols. (Does not fit XDs with thumb safety and XDm in 45 ACP) 2. Total weight: 0.25 oz (7.7 gram); original: 0.19 oz (5.4 gram). 3. Length of the original slide release: 0.505 "(12.87mm) Length of this extended slide release: 1.038" (26.35 mm) 4. Original height: 0.316" (8.00mm) This Extended Slide Release: 0.329" (8.25mm) 5. Original thickness: 0.079" (2.00mm) This Extended Slide Release: 0.125" (3.19mm) Installation: Warning: Wear eye protection and make sure the firearm is unloaded before installation begins. If you are not comfortable with the installation procedures described below, please have the work done by a qualified gunsmith Tools required: 1. One 5/32" (4 mm) drive punch. Use tape or marker to mark off a length of 0.35" (9 mm)Photo 1.on the drive punch to prevent over driving out the whole trigger assembly. 2. One light weight hammer. 3. One empty ammo box (or similar) as backing for drive out. Installation Procedures: 1. Separate the slide from the frame as per XD disassembly instruction. 2. Use the drive punch to drive out 0.35" (9 mm) length of the "Locking Block Pin/Trigger pin-2 part # 5 on XD parts list" Phot 2. from the left hand side. Do not over driven and release the whole trigger assembly as reinstalling it is a major headache. 3. Pull the existing slide release out and replace it with the extended slide release. Note:The slide release has to be inserted under the "Slide Stop Lever Spring part # 19 Photo 3. on XD parts list". 4. Drive the "Locking Block Pin/Trigger pin-2 part # 5 on XD parts list" from the right hand side back to its original position. 5. Reassemble the slide as per XD instruction. 6. Test the function of the extended slide release with dummy rounds before live firing. IMPORTANT: After installation, holster test and test fire your pistol.