I have a stubborn reoccurring issue of my slide release not going under the slide release spring when I reassemble the pistol after cleaning.  In order to put it together properly I have to reach in through the ejection port with a very thin pin or blade and lift the spring up.  I have tried every imaginable method of aligning these parts to make reassembly easier (like most the videos show) but it misses every time.  This is not a huge issue, it just requires a third hand and an extra set of eyes on the back side.  Sadly I only have the two hands and none of my eyes are retractable.

Anyone else have an issue with this?  do I need a new spring? 

In case posting here bumps me up the line ...

I am looking for a barrel and trigger.  I am considering building my own, but would much prefer to purchase one (or two)

Interior of Alaska.  Born in Texas but moved my family up here when I was 9 months along.  Best decision i ever made.  Still have family in the lone star state but my home is the Last Frontier.

Greeting fellow firearms enthusiasts.  I am joining this forum to learn from others and to hopefully acquire a threaded barrel .
I have had a R51 since it was first introduced to the public (among, if not the first procured in the Great Land).  I actually had no problems with my Gen 1, it worked pretty well, I put about 600 rounds through it before the recall.  I am really happy with my Gen 2, I even shot it at the local concealed carry/law enforcement shoot.  Needed less to say my three reloads to everyone else's zero reloads cost me many precious seconds but it was still very fun.

My issue is with the slide release spring/slide release .  I will make a post regarding this in general discussion.

Talk to yall later.