Other AirForce Knockoff First Look + Other Pinty Guns

It would not help with the slop. The slop is due to tolerances. Mine was good enough to not be an issue, just have to 'guide' it a bit and it's second nature now. I prefer this location opposed to the AF location by far and have wondered why AF doesnt adopt it to be honest. I've seen several mod their AF guns to get this kind of cocking knob location.
The knob location at the top of the breech slide, locking right or left makes it ambidextrous. Try it with your off-hand.