t0066jh Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I've been doing moon clip reloads with the right hand and a standard latch on my 627 for ICORE and Steel. It's time to learn reloading from the left. Which cylinder release if any do you prefer for reloading with the left. Would you recommend anything different with my 625 for USPSA? Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Joe, you'll just have to try them and see what you like. It's one of those personal preference things. I used the Ed Brown thumb latches for years (no longer made), and then a couple seasons ago switched to the Hogue release and never looked back. On the other hand, my son Sam (a solid revolver competitor in his own right) doesn't like anything other than the standard stock factory thumbpiece. It's purely a matter of taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockwerkes Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Tried stock, CC, and Hogue. For my taste, Hogue wins hands down. Like Mike said, try them all and see which is right for you. The main reason I like the Hogue is that it allows me to maintain my firing grip (I'm a rightie) and manipulate the extractor rod and fresh moons with my left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Tried stock, CC, and Hogue. For my taste, Hogue wins hands down. Like Mike said, try them all and see which is right for you. The main reason I like the Hogue is that it allows me to maintain my firing grip (I'm a rightie) and manipulate the extractor rod and fresh moons with my left. +1 the Hogue works the best for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rather-B-Huntin Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I tried the CC and didn't find much advantage over the stock release. Then I tried the Hogue long latch, and it's unbelievalbe!! It makes all the difference in the world for me. Hogue makes a shorter version of the same item too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z Sr Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I like the Hogue,, some guys use the Hogue and trim the width down some with a file,, make it work best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0066jh Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hmmm I see a trend developing here. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I seem to be in the minority but Pinnacle's release fits me best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Hogue makes a shorter version of the same item too. Has anyone tried the shorter one? I picked one up, but haven't tried it yet. I like the Hogue,, some guys use the Hogue and trim the width down some with a file,, make it work best for you I need to file on mine a little. Once in a while the lower corner of the pad cuts the thumb knuckle while shooting. I seem to be in the minority but Pinnacle's release fits me best. I wanted to try one, but couldn't get a response to a couple emails. Edited February 10, 2010 by Brian Gonsalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I seem to be in the minority but Pinnacle's release fits me best. I wanted to try one, but couldn't get a response to a couple emails. I just called him. Seems to work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Mike Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I prefer the standard S&W release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I won a Hogue release at the 2009 IRC, and put it on my 627. I have had a couple of others, and find the Hogue is in a better position for my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 t0066jh, As Mike stated it is more of a preference type which is better Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Your style of reload will also play a role in which one you like best. As of right now, I prefer the Ed Brown (which is no longer being made. The Calif. Comp. Release is similar to the Ed Brown and is my second choice. I do have a shorty Hogue which will go on my Steel Gun when finished. If lefthanded the Hogue would "seem" to work easier for the movement. Good Luck with your choice. Later rdd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 My current preference is the stock Smith release. I have used the others but worked back around to the factory one. Try them and figure out what you like. No changes to running a 625 in USPSA, use what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Something to consider.. I would have never guessed the California Competition Works release is made of aluminum. They refer to them and "silver" and "blued", instead of anodized and whatever not anodized would be. Not trying to flame on them, but the way the picture on their site and the Dillon site is taken, it actually looks like stainless. I received one today that I ordered from Dillon, and might have gotten a bad example, but it has a fair amount of tooling marks and doesn't release my cylinder when installed. I didn't know this would be a fit part, especially when the fitting has to be done to the 180 degree periphery on the back side of the release. I will be calling Dillon tomorrow to see if I can ship it back.. Lee P.S. "I will be calling Dillon tomorrow to see if I can ship it back.." is not a want ad, nor is it meant to be, nor am I attempting to circumvent the rules, or sell this; I am just stating my intentions for tomorrow and this should not be construed me making it available to anyone outside the "Classifieds" section, because we all know that is wrong. Edited February 12, 2010 by Mitch_Rapp.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I like the pinnacle, but if that was not available, I would go with the hogue, it is very similar and both work well if you use the weak hand reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkedshooter Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Used the Cali-Comp for a few years then switched to the Hogue (short version). I like the Hogue more, just wish it had a knurled finished on the thumb pad instead of the machined long grooves. But like others have said... you gotta try different ones out till you find the one you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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