My finger never seemed long enough to release the working parts with the mag removed on the Browning. Never misfired though.
'tis strange, retract slide, push on slide stop pin with thumb of right hand and pull slide stop out with fingers of left hand, release slide - slowly. I always liked how easy the Browning was to disassemble, I do however routinely remove the magazine disconnect - if ever there was a useless safety device that detracts from a pistol's function this would be it.
You really need to try a Ruger Mk.III - truly perverse in nature.