Hey everybody, I'm having a tough time with this new VP-9 paddle release. I'm waiting for the right sized pin punch I ordered to get the grip-slats changed, so I can experiment with the size that would help. Might not find a solution though, my hands are both wrecked from 50 years of abusing them in construction! Pistol came with Medium Slats. I'll try the small slats and see if I can reach the paddle with my thumb. Any advise would be appreciated! Mike