I’ll describe another function test I like to do that could be added to the above, which I think is a good description.
1. Ensure the gun is unloaded by opening the slide, dropping the mag out, and checking the chamber.
2. Point in safe direction and dry fire if the store allows it.
3. While keeping trigger pulled back, rack the slide. The hammer should stay back.
4. Slowly release the trigger to feel the reset.
Does anyone else do this? I also do it after reassembling any pistol.