RolexJohn Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 he Leupold VX6 1-6 Multigun scope takes a specific throw lever: http://www.mgmswitch...55sv-switchview Apparently MGM is the only company that makes a throw lever for this scope. Anyone have a source to buy one of these OTHER than directly from MGM? They seem to be discounted quite a bit from many sources (like Amazon) but no one but MGM themselves seems to carry this specific model. Any help? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GringoBandito Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Try this one. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/520737/mgm-switchview-throw-lever-1655sv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Try this one. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/520737/mgm-switchview-throw-lever-1655sv Shipping will likely eat up that small difference. What about one of the plastic "universal fit" options? They would be far less expensive. I've cringed both times I bought direct from MGM, but they are sponsors of our sport, all around good people and its top quality stuff so I just gritted my teeth and hit buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexJohn Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately that's not the right one I've tried ordering that one twice on Amazon and they don't work - note there's a number difference in the model number on the link I provided. Sent from my iPad Pro using Tapatalk Edited April 9, 2016 by RolexJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phong Nguyen Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Chris Patty is great. https://cpwsa.com/collections/scope-throw-levers/products/switchview-throw-lever-1655sv2n3v1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexJohn Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Chris Patty is great. https://cpwsa.com/collections/scope-throw-levers/products/switchview-throw-lever-1655sv2n3v1 Thanks but that same price as on the manufacturer's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 The nerve! Charging a fair price for a quality product. Shame on MGM! Feel the Bern, he will stop these price fixing corporate fat cats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 The solution is simple, buy a CNC machining center, spend time with the design and toolpath, add in finishing, hardware and packaging to sell to a very small market. Undercut MGM by 25%, you'll sell hundreds, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 For the price $59 is a good deal for the amount of work to make the levers, also MGM has the best selection of levers. Before the Razor II came out I had a oddball 1-6 scope, a quick call to MGM was able to tell me what lever fit the scope. Can't beat good service and a quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 If you haven't found something yet, this is something to watch. They are out of stock today. Even though I have a couple of expendable dollars to spend, I definitely understand trying to save a dollar here and save a dollar there on the exact same product. I call that smart shopping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MGM-Switchview-1655SV-Leupold-VX-6-VX-8-Zeiss-Conquest-Scope-Magnification-Lever-/291322508739 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexJohn Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 If you haven't found something yet, this is something to watch. They are out of stock today. Even though I have a couple of expendable dollars to spend, I definitely understand trying to save a dollar here and save a dollar there on the exact same product. I call that smart shopping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MGM-Switchview-1655SV-Leupold-VX-6-VX-8-Zeiss-Conquest-Scope-Magnification-Lever-/291322508739 Thanks. Glad there are some nice, helpful posters here to offset the ones that aren't. I did end up buying directly from MGM and saved a couple of bucks due to being an NRA Instructor. The model you linked to is actually the wrong model - I ordered it and returned the wrong model TWICE from Amazon. It's an easy mistake to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks for the heads up John on watching for the exact model number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I thought buying a CNC machining center was great advice, but it would probably take away from the torid pace of basic handgun and reloading classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Kurt, I am pretty sure the OP did not find your sarcastic but quite appropriate comments to be helpful. In his defense he did not pitch a total hissy fit like many have in the past. Perhaps he If he where to meet Travis and Mike, or young Wyatt, or if he knew that Travis and Wyatt drag steel all over the country so that ungrateful schleps had steel to shoot at he would feel better about paying a reasonable price for that specialized part that MGM most likely will never recoupe their expenses on making for his unpopular scope. For future reference, if someone wants a switchview lever and does not want to pay for it there is a super easy way to get one. Travis gives out a free one to the people who work the Ironman. OK that's not exactly free, but at least it does not cost money. I think I am going to order a couple switch view levers just to support the people who support our sport. Thanks Travis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS42 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 A bunch of years ago I ordered a lever from some other outfit only to find that it didn't fit the scope that it was advertised to fit (but it did fit an other one). The MGM lever did fit. Mike and Travis are good people and are easy to work with. They even hauled a bunch of steel that I bought to a match and saved me the shipping costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Just ordered another MGM for one of my Vortex Razors last week - quality piece of gear at a fair price. Run them on all my competition scopes and never regretted a single dime spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 just saw this thread and it's cracking me up. First of all, thanks for all the kind words and for recognizing MGM supports the sports and choosing to make purchases with us because of that. Second thing... RolexJohn...you HAVE to see the humor in a guy with a screen name of ROLEXJOHN asking for a discount on a $60 part HAHAHA!! Come on bro....laugh with me...that was funny!!Adios,TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That's very insightful, Mr Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmarsh1966 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Got mine from Midway USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Got mine from Midway USA Do you have a link for Midway with a 1613-1655SV - Switchview™? I can't find one on Midway or Brownells and Switchview is currently out of stock until the middle of June. Would love a link anywhere that has one in stock. Would prefer a PM on this for now. I can find the 1655 but not the one on the Switchview site that says that it fits the Leupold VX-6 which is the 1613-1655SV. Thanks for the help and the push in the right direction in advance. Edited May 30, 2016 by Clay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I own a couple of MGM SV they make a great product. I recently picked up a couple of 3D printed ones from these guys and they also fit and work well and are very affordable. https://mkmachining.com/index.php/product/index/1/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I own a couple of MGM SV they make a great product. I recently picked up a couple of 3D printed ones from these guys and they also fit and work well and are very affordable. https://mkmachining.com/index.php/product/index/1/1 I ordered one of the SwitchViews from MGM: 1613-1655. The link that you offered is an interesting one, but they don't have a lever for a Leupold VX-6, 1-6. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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