magazine release cuts for SS

[johnny7]

Hello guys, I have I suppose average size hands and compete in ss. Have any of you noticed a difference in your magazine releases

with grips that have the relief cut in them? I like the way they look without the cuts but if it will speed up my mag changes I am

not opposed to them.

thanks

JM

[roundabout]

As Bill Clinton often said, "I feel your pain". I too can't reach the mag button without releasing my grip and rotating the pistol slightly. I bought a set of VZ grips (damn nice grips by the way) with the relief cut and I can't say it helped a whole lot. My next move is to buy a threaded mag button and try one of the extensions.

[TCKev]

My oldest daughter shoots a 1911 and she has small hands. She has VZ thin grips with the thumb relief notch, along with this she has a D&T mag release with a CR Speed extended button. With this set up she doesn't have to rotate the gun to do a mag change. She originally shot a Wilson extended mag release, it just sticks out a little different. Here's a pic

Edited March 14, 2012 by TCKev

[Norther]

I like the groove. Definitely helps.

[johnny7]

I think I am going to try some medium thin grips first. Thanks for the replys.

JM

[Quack]

If you want a huge relief cut, look at the 10-8 grips.

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[Bill Schwab]

I have "average" sized hands too and have relief cut grips on all my singestacks now, it makes it difference for me.

Edited March 21, 2012 by Bill Schwab

[twodownzero]

I have small hands and love the cut. I have to rotate the gun in my hand but the cutout aims my thumb right at the mag release.

I use VZs, but the 10-8 grips are great too.

If anyone has a set of VZs WITH the thumb relief but would prefer to have grips WITHOUT the cutout, let me know, because I'd gladly trade the one set I have left without the cutout for the right set of VZs with the cutout.

Edited March 21, 2012 by twodownzero

[Steve RA]

Get an ambidextrous magazine release.

[old506]

I like it. I can reach the release but the relief makes it easier. I did my own, used a .45LC cartridge and some sand paper.

[Boss1622]

The relief cut helps, and adds an index point for your grip. If you add a larger button make sure to check holster clearance

[Ryan N]

I have to rotate the gun in my hand during a reload regaurdless, but the relief cut helps. I also kind of like the way it looks.

[amish_rabbi]

i love the relief cuts, makes it so i dont have to rotate my grip at all where without it i do

extended mag release would prob do the same thing but id rather not risk bumping it and knocking my mag out

[RePete]

I just installed a set of VZ Operators II on mt STI Trojan (45ACP) and found that I can manipulate the mag release better, grippy buggers too. I have large hands.

I like them, so much so, I ordered another set for my 40 cal Trojan.

If you find the thimb groove too narrow, then you might like Harrison's scoop grips or 10-8's grips. They're both make by VZ.