Hi RetiredBob,
The purpose of the slot is to allow that end of the arm to move up a bit as the slide completely opens. Leave the pin in the lower position when locking the slide.
For an owner, there is no need to raise the pin in the slot. The slide should firmly lock just using the tool. The slide will lock tighter by moving the pin up in the slot and then locking the lock. However, for me, this puts undue stress on the entire mechanism (outer wall, slide wall and the lock itself). You are correct, some slides one can not lock if the pin is moved up, all the way.
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