Forgetful Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I'm looking to buy a sti edge 2011 or something similar but I have short thumbs. Meaning with my Glock and CZ I have to rotate the gun to active the mag release. It's not just a little shift, I really dislike doing it. I've seen extended mag releases like in the below pictures. www.americanshootersedgeonline.com/sti4x40magreleaseoversizedmagbuttonblued.aspx i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/kgunz11/FGW%20Pistol%20Builds/Spartan2Large.jpg How hard are these to install on a stock edge/2011? I'd like to do the work myself if possible since due to budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 You have to have a drilled and tapped mag release to install a button. As long as you have that it is easy. If you don't have that, it is also very easy to install just a little more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yachtmaster Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Added extended with button on my1911, see dawson precision for a drilled and tapped, should be easy for you to do. I went back to std after getting 10-8 performance grips with a large thumb groove that is cut in them. Not sure what your 2011 options would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yachtmaster Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Added extended with button on my1911, see dawson precision for a drilled and tapped, should be easy for you to do. I went back to std after getting 10-8 performance grips with a large thumb groove that is cut in them. Not sure what your 2011 options would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I prefer the extended posi lock mag catch from Dawson no button needed! http://www.dawsonpre...0E92-1296506322 Simple install! Edited October 7, 2012 by bkeeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks for the info. I'm happy to know there are options for when I cross that path. Hopefully sooner than later since I'm getting itchy to ditch my Glock. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 You might also be interested in the "right side" mag release by Jimmy Mitchell. http://www.bulletworks.com/Mag_catch.html It's a lot faster and easier than using the standard or extended thumb release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 You might also be interested in the "right side" mag release by Jimmy Mitchell. http://www.bulletworks.com/Mag_catch.html It's a lot faster and easier than using the standard or extended thumb release. I've wondered about if 1911s could do that since I shoot/carry hks a bit and their mag release is absolutely my favorite, so fast and easy for my short fingers. I'll have to get a 2011 first and see how ergonomic it is shooting left handed. I do like the mag over insertion block on the Dawson system though. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy13 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I prefer the extended posi lock mag catch from Dawson no button needed! http://www.dawsonpre...0E92-1296506322 Simple install! Thanks for posting this, Just ordered one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have 3 different Dawson Posi-Lock mag releases in my 2011's. No issue with over-insertion with 140mm mags. I got them after a friend broke my ejector on my Edge. The previous owner of my Tactical broke the ejector on that gun before I got it. Installation is easy, and Dawson includes a screwdriver with the mag release. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks for the info everyone. The pos lock seems like the best thing for me. Especially since I might dabble in lim10 whenever I get a 2011. I guess I need some grams followers too in order to ensure lock back. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthemac Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 easy peasy. although I admittedly screwed up my first posilock by forcing the screw... just fiddle with it, it will fall into place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john58 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have a mitchell on my edge and love it. I'm left handed and it makes my reloads much easier than a left side release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Happy Gila Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 easy remedy....install an extended mag catch and VZ grips with thumb scoop. You'll be good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak hill Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 easy remedy....install an extended mag catch and VZ grips with thumb scoop. You'll be good to go Thats my setup and works great for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Well I got my 2011 and while the mag release isn't is bad as I feared I'm sure going to check out all the great options. I've tried the Michelle and that won't work well for me, my fingers seem to have limited mobility for that style. I love being able to modify my gun so it works for ME. Good bye production for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extremo Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 When I first installed the Posi-lock it cracked my grip and shot away the screw. It had a .20 offset compared to the stock so it didn't lock all the way down in the slot. Very un-cool thing to happen 2 days before a match... So measure the total width before installing a new mag catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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