Which pistol to buy when you have a short thumb for mag release?

[enefgee]

Roll the gun - no big deal, you get used to it and it won't noticeably slow you down if you have all of the other stuff in a reload down pat.

 

[theiss]

I shot HK P2000 with the paddle mag release in a couple IPSC tourney - bruised my middle finger knuckle good.
not really a fan of paddle mag releases after that.

I have not found a pistol where I can reach mag release without moving my grip. I was told that's by design.

 

[lavino]

Get a revolver There is no way you thumb will be too short to reach the release on a wheel gun.

 

[HeadDamage]

hyper-mobility syndrome

 

[Butcherbill]

Most pistols will allow you to switch the mag release over to the other side. Then you can use your right hand trigger finger to release the mag.

Exactly, as a lefty I use my trigger finger to push the mag release. Even on my M&P which I can switch over to the right side, I find it quicker with my trigger finger and don't have to break my grip as much to drop a magazine.

 

[Sinasta]

Roll the gun - no big deal, you get used to it and it won't noticeably slow you down if you have all of the other stuff in a reload down pat.

This.

I dont know why some people believe that it is a no go having to roll your pistol slightly to hit the mag release. I dont know many people who can reach a mag release without rolling the pistol a bit.

 

[Travis Bickle]

The Sig 226 is nice and pushed to the rear. It's very accessible.
I have longer fingers but skinny hands overall. Spider fingers lol

 

[mebiuspower]

Walther PPQ is great for people with small hands.

 

[enefgee]

hyper-mobility syndrome

I have Ehler's-Danlos, it doesn't make the mag release any closer

 

[Agent Law]

I just roll the pistol.

But my HKs have the paddle that I can actuate with strong hand middle finger, so that's nice.

 

[Moe]

As someone who's thumb was accidentally amputated and later reattached, albeit significantly shorter and without the knuckle, let me just say this..... You will find a way.

Sounds like a story to tell over beers.

Moe

 

[MIKE HARGREAVES]

Another vote for the HK-style paddle mag release. I wish all my pistols had it. The Gen 4 Glock has a fairly easy-to-reach release, too. I must say, though, that having the adjust the pistol a little to reach the "normal" type of release has never really struck me as that much of a hindrance.

The Gen 4 Mag release, digs in to my second finger, trim that corner off. But you are right, it is fairly easy to reach.

 

[Canuck44]

Most pistols will allow you to switch the mag release over to the other side. Then you can use your right hand trigger finger to release the mag.

For the obvious win.

Buy a gun with a reversible mag release and use your trigger finger to hit the mag release. I usually switch all my guns over to the right side. I find it faster than using the mag release on the left side and being right handed. Why limit yourself to guns that might not normally be your first choice. Not only is it faster but there is no need to shift the gun in your hand when doing a reload.

Take Care

Bob

 

[edgy]

For the obvious win.

Buy a gun with a reversible mag release and use your trigger finger to hit the mag release. I usually switch all my guns over to the right side. I find it faster than using the mag release on the left side and being right handed. Why limit yourself to guns that might not normally be your first choice. Not only is it faster but there is no need to shift the gun in your hand when doing a reload.

Take Care

Bob

Yup, as a lefty I couldn't get used to the ambi mag release on my FNS, so I just use my trigger finger, like you I find it works for me and is faster

 

[blamo]

I have small hands. Small gloves are sometimes too big for me. On that note, I have a cz 75 shadow. The mag release is a reach. Thinner grips helped a lot. I don't have to roll the pistol now but still do out of habit.

The p226 is an easy reach for me. The shadow 2 is easier than the original shadow.