johnny7 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundabout Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKev Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norther Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like the groove. Definitely helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny7 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I think I am going to try some medium thin grips first. Thanks for the replys. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 If you want a huge relief cut, look at the 10-8 grips. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Get an ambidextrous magazine release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old506 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss1622 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The relief cut helps, and adds an index point for your grip. If you add a larger button make sure to check holster clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan N Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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