Gomar83 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I was wanting to get some thoughts on mag release buttons. I see the STI's are going for around $50 but the SVI's are only $33. This is for a STI Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 look on ebay @ $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) Dawson $12 Edited June 9, 2017 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 This totally depends on what you want. There are tons of mag buttons out there. Some are paddle style some are buttons and they are all different sizes and textures. Some people have trouble with the paddle style buttons, myself included. I will occasionally bump the button with my palm when I'm really pushing it. I personally love the feel and size of the STI paddle button. That said I'm very close to getting rid of it because of mag drop issues. I need it but if I drop one more mag I'm going to learn to do without. If you can make that button work with your hands then I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 i'm not sure which route to go, being that I have small hand. I have to rotate the gun in my hand in order to push the mag release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 What is the difference between the paddle vs. the button? Edge40 you mention some have trouble with the paddle which would be easier being that i have small hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Has anyone used the teardrop style that SVI offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 One of those things where there is no "one size fits all" I have medium/large hands with short thumbs. Single stack guns---Wilson Combat mag release/paddle. Open guns--STI paddle, and I fuss with a new one until I get the angle just perfect. My wife has TINY hands---Mitchell right side release for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Gomar83 said: Has anyone used the teardrop style that SVI offers? It only fits SVI grips, I tried a Dawson, IMHO it was marginally better than nothing, I'm really liking the RHT snake skin paddle, one big issue with it though it comes with a metric screw, so plan on buying a 4-40 screw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Thats good to know thank you. I will look into the RH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 21 hours ago, Gomar83 said: What is the difference between the paddle vs. the button? Edge40 you mention some have trouble with the paddle which would be easier being that i have small hands? It is easier for sure. I have smaller hands also. Problem is sometimes I hit the button with my palm and drop the mag. Usually on high stress reloads where its a real rush to get it done. Like a classifier. I switched to the IDPA length dawson mag release and put the heavy spring in it. That seems to have remedied the problem but if not its back to a regular ole lo pro button. I kind of need the paddle but it may not work out. Ill have to get used to flipping the gun in my had for mag changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldminger Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I also use the Dawson button. Works great and is simple. I find the paddle type proturudes too far into the grip for me and I can sometimes drop the mag with my palm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hello: Dawson used to make a large diameter button that you could contour to the shape that works for you making it a lever type if you want. I have large hands and just use the extended Dawson mag release. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Dawson still makes it. Its the "mo" lo pro version. Its a bigger button that you can tune yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Fair warning to anyone that buys that large Dawson button - it is HUGE. You have to trim it. I put it on my gun and took it to a match as a joke and everyone got a kick out of how ridiculously big it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 9 hours ago, davidb72 said: Fair warning to anyone that buys that large Dawson button - it is HUGE. You have to trim it. I put it on my gun and took it to a match as a joke and everyone got a kick out of how ridiculously big it is. You don't have a pic by any chance do you? I always wondered how big it really was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I gave up on mag buttons. I accidently activated them and dropped mags during the corse. I took the mag button off my Open guns and my 1911s. I like it better, even though I have small hands. I did just try a Dawson IDPA legal release on one of my 1911s and I like it. Be careful ordering anything made in Europe. Many of the mag button are metric sizes and will not fit on American mag release stems. Found that out the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Edge40 said: You don't have a pic by any chance do you? I always wondered how big it really was. https://goo.gl/photos/gDZrvJZswvpSjooy8https://goo.gl/photos/Sp4fn1pmd3pbErSB9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Jeez Louise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 11 hours ago, davidb72 said: https://goo.gl/photos/gDZrvJZswvpSjooy8https://goo.gl/photos/Sp4fn1pmd3pbErSB9 That thing really is huge. That was funny I looked at those pics and I'm like that looks like my old edge. Looked back at my messages and remembered I sold it to you. Hows it running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Try the Limcat one that Shooter's Connection has. I was running the Arredondo ones but they were cracking since they are plastic. The Limcat is nice and can be angled how you want it. https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Limcat-Magazine-Release-Paddle-P4370.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Mikeski said: Try the Limcat one that Shooter's Connection has. I was running the Arredondo ones but they were cracking since they are plastic. The Limcat is nice and can be angled how you want it. https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Limcat-Magazine-Release-Paddle-P4370.aspx That's pimpin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Edge40 said: That thing really is huge. That was funny I looked at those pics and I'm like that looks like my old edge. Looked back at my messages and remembered I sold it to you. Hows it running? Runs great - really enjoying shooting Limited. Should have a new gun from Atlas soon so that one will become the backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 how much of a difference is there between RHT snake skin paddle, the Limecat release paddle, and the STI paddle? Has anybody tried all 3 of these or one vs. the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Gomar83 said: how much of a difference is there between RHT snake skin paddle, the Limecat release paddle, and the STI paddle? Has anybody tried all 3 of these or one vs. the other? I have only used the Limcat and the Arredondo. I do like the feel of the Limcat, and like how I can angle it based on my grip. There is nothing worse than gripping the gun and dropping a mag at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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