Sarge Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 WOW! Talk about an easy to reach and release mag button!?! I was worried it might stick out too far and cause problems but so far in dry fire my hand doesn't even touch it. And on my open gun it doesn't touch anything if I lay it down. Anyone else run one of these? Am I missing something? It doesn't seem like they are very Prevelant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sarge- Its a great design. I run them on all my SS/L/L10/Open guns. Some of my friends can't use them because of their hand size/grip (they drop magazines while shooting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've tried many and like the STI the best by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2733 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yep I agree it seems to be the best one out there not too large but not to small, sometimes wish the huge gap wasn't isn't it but it works great. Best of all price isn't stupidly high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Personally, I prefer the Ed Brown unit because it is machined from billet. I do like the STI paddle better than the Wilson type (sharp edges), so I'm thinking of trying one on the EB release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just talking buttons(paddles) in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 On my Limited gun I had to swap out buttons any time I had a table or barrel start. As soon as I touched the gun it would eject the mag. Then I got a thumb rest and that solved any issue I had with the button. I have short thumbs and it cured me having to shift my grip for mag changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 any pro's and con's vs the Brazos round cyclone mag release button? are there any torque issues with the STI as it seems the paddle is off the axis vs the Brazos which is centered? maybe the STI is a little easier to reach being set back towards the back of the gun a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice looking button Sarge. Did you mail me back the other one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice looking button Sarge. Did you mail me back the other one yet? Yes sir. Went out yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) any pro's and con's vs the Brazos round cyclone mag release button? are there any torque issues with the STI as it seems the paddle is off the axis vs the Brazos which is centered? maybe the STI is a little easier to reach being set back towards the back of the gun a little?i had the cyclone on my gun and still had to reach for it just enough to break my grip. The STI is right there under my thumb.Edit to add I asked about torque last year and was told it's no problem. I have found that to be true Edited February 26, 2015 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 They are a nice light weight button with a low profile and good purchase. I'm getting ready to drill/tap the mag release button on a single stack 9mm to install one. I will probably buff the edges a little to remove some of the sharpness as it is pretty edgy. If you have an issue with premature ejection then using a stiffer mag release spring will sometimes help. BTW - Thunder Mountain used to sell them for a really good price (I wanna say something like 12 bucks, but am not sure) and I got a couple before they closed their web site. Looking forward to their reopening as they were a great source for parts like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I just changed out all my guns to the STI mag button last year. I have been through so many and I finally found the one I like the most. The only other one that was close to this to me was the RHT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Except for the factory extended, is there any extended that will fit the SV with the signature grip ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Except for the factory extended, is there any extended that will fit the SV with the signature grip ??? Are you referring to the mag release or the mag release button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I use the EGW paddle with an extra power mag release spring. Without the stronger spring, I'd drop a mag every once in a while when I first switched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I run one of these on each of my 4 2011 pistols. When I installed the first one I use a lighter mag release spring and that was a disaster. Friends suggested that I switch to the normal spring and life was good. I have small hands and have found that if I angle the STI Oversized button slightly upwards then it is easier for me to hit and less likely to have interaction with my weak hand. Without the oversized button shooting a 2011 platform pistol would prove a challenge for me. Edited February 26, 2015 by Aggieddad02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mag release button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullMetalJacket Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I installed this on my edge and so far love it... I was doing dry fire and mag changes last night and it works great. Placement puts the button right where I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 @ Sarge, I have one very similar to that on my Super. I believe it's an EGW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 IMG_0428.JPG Just talking buttons(paddles) in this thread. That is one nice looking button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jualdeaux Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I also looked for a way to not have to break my grip to eject the mag on my SS gun. I tried the normal extended button. Nope. I got scooped grips so my thumb wasn't fighting to get around the grip panel and that helped a bit. i tried the large round button on top of the extended mag button and that helped a bit. But it wasn't until I got the paddle that I finally solved my problem. I can now drop the mag very easily and don't have to break my grip so my thumb reaches the button. That was the last piece I needed to make the gun exactly how I wanted it. Edited March 3, 2015 by jualdeaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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