I've heard of other similar issues with the TD extended slide release; I believe it's a spring issue; easy solution is simply to replace with the Glock extended slide release, which is what I automatically put on all of my Glocks.
Similarly, with the magazine release, just use the OEM Glock regular or extended magazine release (the extended does have some sharp corners, which hasn't been an issue for me in actual use {and unless your woried about compliance with IDPA rules, etc, you can simply gently file round on the corners/edges})..At stated, using an extended magazine release can affect which holsters you can use, if the holster wall ends up exerting pressure on the release, it cna inadvertantly actuate the magazine release-not a good thing. It's not hard to select a holster who's wall doesn't affect the release area, but it may be a consideration that you fon't want to have to deal with.
For what it's worth, I'm currently running the Glock extended magazine release on both my Gen 3 G17 and G19, and generally like them. However, with them, if you place the gun left side down on a hard surface, like a desk or nightstand, pushing down on the pistol may inadvertantly activate the magazine release.
For Gen 2 and Gen 3 Glocks, there are some mid-length magazine releases out there designed at the specific behest of the FBI, as part of the FBI contract guns, but they're very difficult to get a hold of one, even from Glock LEO reps (oddly, the Gen4 mid-length is easy to get, even commercially).
Best, Jon
It's fine.
The gun has a polymer guide rod - so what? It also has a polymer frame.
If that bothers you, maybe an all steel construction, including frame and fire control, would solve that worry.
My RTF2 G17 (with fish gill slide serrations) was my USPSA Limited Minor gun for a few years, and before that I carried it AIWB, at the cost of several shirts. It was great in the OWB competition role.
RTF2 is my favorite texture. If you or your clothing find it too aggressive, sandpaper is your friend....
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I ran 50 rounds of 124gr +P HST and 120 rounds of handloads through the pistol Saturday and had no issues with the Tango Down slide release ar anything else for that matter. It ran great and I shot it better than I did the Gen 4 G19 I sold to help purchase this one.
I love the sights! My old eyes can really see that front sight! Getting on target was a cinch. The grip texture is very nice too.
I put an Apex Flat trigger in it and a minus connector. Shoots like a dream. I think it's a keeper.
I could swear that the two USED Glock 17's I bought in the early 1980's did not have captured recoil springs like this Gen 3. I remember them as having some sort of metalic guide rod and round wire spring. I have always thought they were Gen 1 but who knows? Now that I am in my 60's my "remember" function is flawed ....