Pictures? I am inclined to agree with Bill's theory, can think of no real reason other than self defense. I had a friend that made sword canes before...
If you can move the tails of the slide sideways that can take care of it. Move the tails away from the side that sticks out. This will move the front...
Perhaps slow down on your plunge. The machines have a tendency to move to the right, slow is better. Keep you eye on the mark the whole time you are...
I was born in a gun shop. My dad was a gunsmith. I have been wrangling with what to do with my small but highly prized collection. Not that many but...