Originally Posted by eeb
I close barrels to frame while holding the top lever.

This is not a good idea, and Shotgunjones beat me to the punch with an explanation why:

Originally Posted by Shotgunjones
And a snap action gun should be allowed to snap. It properly engages the bolting surfaces that way.

As far as which method is best from a safety standpoint, I would suggest asking actor Alec Baldwin what he recommends... and then do the opposite.

A true sign of mental illness is any gun owner who would vote for an Anti-Gunner like Joe Biden.