D.Hayden Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 graywolf.... Like all good beretta's... it's been to Langdon's... thanks. Without that, she hated it! Now she likes it... doesn't even want to try the Kimber. I think she's going to be a 'left hand mag release' kind-a-gal'. At this point, she's happy... And I'm just smart enough to leave it at that for now.. Thanks for all the reponses..... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 At this point, she's happy... And I'm just smart enough to leave it at that for now.. Now thats a statement from a wise man..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I just love guys asking guys about advice for their WIFE's gun From a Grrl, the 92 is a great gun to start IPSA/USPSA and IDPA with. I spend my first five years in this sport using one and I highly recommend them! Left handed mag release works for me - ought to work just fine for her !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 To be fair I asked: >> Can I get some ideas for her, how short thumb'd people do this? Thanks Shooter Girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang1 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 BerKim, I've shot with a "left-handed" mag release for quite awhile, i.e. activating with my trigger finger (I'm right handed) due to small hands. Awright guys, no jokes about "small hands, small feet, small ---. If you go that route I have found it a good idea to let the R.O. know about it. It'll save you from getting called or stopped during a stage for "Finger on the trigger" during a reload because that's what it looks like. Geek, "1911's don't allow it". Not strictly true. STI & SV sell grips with off-side mag releases and I've got an S & A ambidextrous mag release on a Para I own. Don't know if S & A makes one for single stacks but I would bet they do. I've seen at least one other custom pistol smith who produces a similar set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCK Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 My wife is another left hand mag releaser, it works for her and iyour right, leave her alone...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 BerKim,I've shot with a "left-handed" mag release for quite awhile, i.e. activating with my trigger finger (I'm right handed) due to small hands. Awright guys, no jokes about "small hands, small feet, small ---. If you go that route I have found it a good idea to let the R.O. know about it. It'll save you from getting called or stopped during a stage for "Finger on the trigger" during a reload because that's what it looks like. Geek, "1911's don't allow it". Not strictly true. STI & SV sell grips with off-side mag releases and I've got an S & A ambidextrous mag release on a Para I own. Don't know if S & A makes one for single stacks but I would bet they do. I've seen at least one other custom pistol smith who produces a similar set up. I had a S&A on my 1911 for years =it was very nice ot have. Now I have the right side mag =use my trigger finger.. Yes on the RO I should have know. We drove to Houston for a good shoot but the Ro on the first stage was taulking and worning me will I was moving and reloading. polite but firm wornnig about my triger finger durring the reload. I just kept silent, I think now it must have ben me dropping the mag with my trigger finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 This is an old thread.. My wife fixed it by getting a Glock (actually taking over one in the safe, but it's hers now) about 6 months after this thread started. The G35 fits her much better. She just tried a number of pistols until one felt right. She even likes the factory rear sight, and just recently got a new green fiber sight from a Forum member (thanks Mike!). And of course, Eric's grip tape. Now she's shooting Limited minor, and uses it for Steel Challenge too. She likes Limited more than L10 or Production, for the mag capacity, but shoots with production gear (holster and mag pouch location). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcolglazier Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Of all the righties I've seen/know who use the left hand to press the mag release button, none are fast. I suggest using a different method.(BTW, I'm a grip-flipper.) I agree. I have small hands, and a pronounced hitch-hiker's thumb, which makes the digit turn away from the mag release. I have to shift my grip on all the autoloaders I own (Glocks, SIGs, 1911s) in order to depress the mag release. It does slow your reload significantly if you can't get your support hand away from the gun as fast as possible. I was trained to shift my grip to hit the release, then regrip the weapon. I can always get it done before my support hand comes back up with the reload. Andy C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losangeles Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I have no idea if this is proper, but I've been working on hitting the release with my strong hand middle finger. I've been doing this instinctively for ages. Sure the grip flips a little but if you're used to it, it can be pretty fast. Maybe you lose some microseconds than if you had a normal grip during the release, but that works for a short thumb guy like me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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