Mag Release: Can you reach yours without altering your grip?

Can you reach your mag release button without altering your grip?

  • Yes, easily

    Votes: 78 44.8%

  • No, I can't reach the button without altering my grip

    Votes: 96 55.2%
  • Total voters
    174
  • Poll closed .
charles.emond said:
while we're on topic,
anyone knows if an oversized magrelease such as this one can be oriented to accomodate left-handed shooters on a 1911 platform? Anytime I've seen these installed, the big part points backwards. Whereas a lefty I would need it to point downrange
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You can clock it to point in any direction you want.
 
krausb said:
I know it's not the end of the world by any means, but in competition or an otherwise stressful situation, fumbling to switch your grip to release the mag and then switch back does cost time...
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You'll note that two Open Division Masters have both said we flip the gun, and if you'll watch this helpful video you may find it doesn't really have a negative effect....just sayin' :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StXMHw32kjA&feature=related
 
charles.emond said:
while we're on topic,
anyone knows if an oversized magrelease such as this one can be oriented to accomodate left-handed shooters on a 1911 platform? Anytime I've seen these installed, the big part points backwards. Whereas a lefty I would need it to point downrange
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as a lefty , you don't NEED IT- use your INDEX FINGER- the 1911 is DESIGNED so that all functions EXCEPT the SAFETY are manipulated with the LEFT INDEX FINGER- it's actually a LEFT OREINTATED GUN- when it was first fielded , the sabre or sword was still the primary weapon,and weilded with the right hand- anybody that teaches a southpaw otherwise doesn't understand the weapon- and is usually right handed-
 
krausb said:
:eek: That's mighty fast! But maybe it's just me; I didn't really see that he has to flip his gun to hit the mag release button... or was I just not watching close enough?
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yeah well I'm sure you have seen his other video, with the open gun (something like " world's fastest reload")

this guy has a pretty decent one too, along with some other skills
[youtube]XAnnK63PqF8[/youtube]
 
krausb said:
:eek: That's mighty fast! But maybe it's just me; I didn't really see that he has to flip his gun to hit the mag release button... or was I just not watching close enough?
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Watch his fingers; the ones on the grip of the gun. The shift is very minute, as all he really needs to do is sort of reposition his fingers on the front strap to get the angle and leverage necessary to activate the button. Pretty much how I do it, though a tad slower.
 
relliott said:
Watch his fingers; the ones on the grip of the gun. The shift is very minute, as all he really needs to do is sort of reposition his fingers on the front strap to get the angle and leverage necessary to activate the button. Pretty much how I do it, though a tad slower.
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Ah... now I see it. Very subtle.
 
ON the G17, I can reach the standard mag release just fine, but I went to the extended just cause its easier to manipulate.

I've never had an issue reaching a mag release on any of the handguns I've shot
 
Still pretty close to a 50/50 split...

Now let me ask this: has anyone ever seen anyone, in the heat of competition, drop their gun as they fumbled with sweaty hands flipping their gun to reach the mag release? Just curious if my concerns are even worth worrying about or if I'm overthinking it...
 
I am right handed and switch my mag release over to the right side and use my trigger finger on all my pistols that allow for the switch. For me it is much faster then having the mag release on the left side.

Take Care

Bob
 
krausb said:
Still pretty close to a 50/50 split...

Now let me ask this: has anyone ever seen anyone, in the heat of competition, drop their gun as they fumbled with sweaty hands flipping their gun to reach the mag release? Just curious if my concerns are even worth worrying about or if I'm overthinking it...
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Most guys I see use their support hand if they can't manipulate it with their strong hand, this keeps the strong hand grip nice and solid.

You can also add skate tape and/or a grip sock if your concerned about sweaty hands, but really, those would have to be some seriously sweaty hands.
 
krausb said:
Still pretty close to a 50/50 split...

Now let me ask this: has anyone ever seen anyone, in the heat of competition, drop their gun as they fumbled with sweaty hands flipping their gun to reach the mag release? Just curious if my concerns are even worth worrying about or if I'm overthinking it...
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Nah, it's dead simple. You'd be more likely to drop your gun out of your holster.
 
Onagoth said:
Most guys I see use their support hand if they can't manipulate it with their strong hand, this keeps the strong hand grip nice and solid.

You can also add skate tape and/or a grip sock if your concerned about sweaty hands, but really, those would have to be some seriously sweaty hands.
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:redface: sometimes, yes...
 
No I can't. On my 1911 I have to turn the gun slightly to hit the mag release. This is on an STI Spartan with stock mag release and grips.
 
Most US pistols it seems are made for those with large hands (Americans?). As a small handed type European ones fit me better, although they still do not fit:(
 
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