saibot Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I just picked up my Open gun (STI Trubor) after a couple of years. I didn't shoot it much and just now starting to "customize" it for my hands. I'm having a really tough time getting my support hand in the right spot and not finding the dot. I thought I'd try a thumb rest to see if that helps, but wanted to see what you all think I should try/avoid. I have pretty "compact" hands, so any that lean that way would be great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 https://gogunusa.com/products/gogun-gaspedal-racer-cut-thumb-rest-aluminum-gold-anodize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part_time_redneck Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I have to GoGun on my open pistol and am about to order a second for my new gun I should have next week. I have small paws and it fits me very well. I do think it helps with index & hand placement consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 They adjust forward and aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) I have a GoGun Opposable Extreme Thumb Reset on my Open Gun. I have very large hands but short fingers and this rest has worked well for me. Edited October 20, 2018 by S&W686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterDrew Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Another one for Go-Guns here. I have them on my limited guns and my open gun. I have pretty good size hands and the way these end up fitting when installed on STI pattern frame holes makes it work well. It would also work well for smaller hands. The rest sits right above the slide stop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 If you would rather have the rest built into the mount, CKArms has a new offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Another for go gun. But u might check out the double alpha with there mount. Sounds like u have small hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 2 hours ago, scooterj said: If you would rather have the rest built into the mount, CKArms has a new offering. That does streamline the mount but only if it works for your hand. the optic would have to move back and forth to adjust for thumb length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I rest my thumb on the scope mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 18 minutes ago, mayassa said: That does streamline the mount but only if it works for your hand. the optic would have to move back and forth to adjust for thumb length. This is the “small hands” version. There’s also an adjustable model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I spent some time testing, and found the placement and angle that work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 2 hours ago, scooterj said: This is the “small hands” version. There’s also an adjustable model. I'd like to see a picture of the whole gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 58 minutes ago, mayassa said: I'd like to see a picture of the whole gun. Also available for RTS2 and DPP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayassa Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Your gun looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, mayassa said: Your gun looks great! Thanks but I can’t take the credit. That is straight from CKArms’ Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacivilian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 GoGun Extreme Opposable thumb rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdh821 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Gotta have a thumb rest! Edited October 23, 2018 by Bdh821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalRex Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Nitrofin works great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian04rs Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have limited experience with many brands. My hands are somewhat small and I’ve had good success with GoGun’s. Used the racer cut and liked it a lot, recently switched to the opposable thumb on my open gun and have since switched my limited gun to match my open gun. The opposable really facilitated me putting pressure into the corner radius which a close friend that knows the owner of GoGun’s was told is the correct way to use it and I have had good results using it this way. Another friend seems to really like the red hill tactical offering but I’ve yet to try that one. Figured I’d its not broke don’t fix it. I think hand size plays a big part of what “fits” you. My advice would be to try as many as you can whether asking someone to check theirs out, or buying and flipping the ones that don’t fit you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamesNotMike Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 My son has smaller hands then me and he likes the Go Gun. For me the RHT rest in the second hole forward works great, but is to far forward for him. So something set back like the Go Gun made be your best bet. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks all for the great suggestions and insights on the thumb rests. I have one in the mail and will try it out to see if it's a good fit. Appreciate the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader1812 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I second the nitro fin. Personally feel that my grip is more consistent with the nitro fin than a *thumb rest [generic]* on the optic mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSTONESx Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I've been very happy with the RHT thumb rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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