Cali_Ed Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 What's up guys, So my buddy told me I should give competition idpa a shot just for fun. my question is with me having smaller hands what would be the best way about going for faster reloads. My thumb won't reach the mag release unless I twist the pistol to the left and then release it. Is switching the mag release to the opposite side a dumb idea if it's an option? Glock 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Glock perfection strikes again. With the XD series pistols and the FN series pistols, they both have ambidextrous magazine releases. While the grip is a bit fat on any of them for reaching the release with my thumb, I am able to press the ambi-release with my trigger finger on either hand. Can you switch to left handed shooting? Another, simpler option is a Glock ambidextrous magazine release. Cylinder & Slide makes one: http://www.cylinder-slide.com/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=prodshow&ref=CS0328 Not as slick as one designed to be on the pistol but it is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I can shoot left hand but I don't normally practice with it so it's a little awkward. I'll see if glock has a part like that if not I'll have to order something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Would an extended release aid this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Maybe. Try one on someone else's. We have an extended mag release on a G19 and it is very obnoxious IMO. I would never do it on a concealed carry G19, as it would be digging into my side all day. If this pistol will only be used for competition, it may be worth it. If you're looking to get one because of the $40 price difference between an extended mag release or the ambi mag release, I only have to quote Robocop... "Buy once, cry once!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've been shooting USPSA for 20 years and I've never had an extended mag release on any of my 1911's. Shifting the gun a little to punch the release has never slowed me down any. In most action pistol games the majority of reloads are done while moving or (in the case of IDPA) behind cover. Dry fire practice will probably benefit your reloads more than dinking with modified mag releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm not worried about the price, I'm worried if it's going to get in the way of my right hand. I'll have to research and see what people are saying about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've been shooting USPSA for 20 years and I've never had an extended mag release on any of my 1911's. Shifting the gun a little to punch the release has never slowed me down any. In most action pistol games the majority of reloads are done while moving or (in the case of IDPA) behind cover. Dry fire practice will probably benefit your reloads more than dinking with modified mag releases. your probably right, I just noticed it while practicing dry fire last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've been shooting USPSA for 20 years and I've never had an extended mag release on any of my 1911's. You also have paws like a Himalayan Yeti... <lmao> <dontknow> :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 ^ that would help lol, but un fortunately I don't haha I have to turn it to like 9oclock to release it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Turn it sideways and upwards - don't flag anyone to your left. Just sayin'... I do that anyway, able to reach the release or not - better view of the magwell that way. Always do it the same on every pistol, and you'll never miss a reload. Practice, practice, practice... Edited February 3, 2015 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yeah usually just sit in front of my tv and start reloading and dry firing. Any thoughts on this doesn't seem like it sticks out far but instead goes back towards your hand. Magazine Release Button: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 That looks easy enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Doing these constant reloads makes me reaire how much this mad release rapes at my thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) My XD-45 is the daily carry now, for a couple years. I went with the Springer Precision extended mag release (XD Specialists - not available to Glock Fags... <lmao>). Just try an extended release and see if it works for you - if it doesn't, there are other companies out there that will offer a slightly different design, and you can try that. I think they're worth it - if it helps you be a more efficient pistoleer. Mine is extended 0.100" over the stock length. Looks like it's a yardstick hanging off the side of the pistol, but it's not. It makes a difference. <thumbsup> Edited February 3, 2015 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 The problem with extended mag releases is that they tend to get pushed unintentionally at inopportune times, turning the gun into a single shot pistol. A good test is to lay the pistol flat on a table and see if the mag release makes any contact with the tabletop. If so, it's a no-go in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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