Posvar Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 10:22 PM, scooterj said: I use a thumb rest as an index point. The new CKARMS scope mount with integral, adjustable rest, fills the bill nicely. I have mine pretty far forward and the angle is pretty flat. That looks handy. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcknease Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I use the GoGun right now but looking at the new Akai thumb rest to try. Wouldn't shoot without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingq Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I love the GoGun. Definitely wouldn't shoot without one either. Have them on all of my open guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 My thumbs never get tired when I'm shooting, so I never needed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Dumb question: I see the phrase "*thumb rest [generic]*" all over the open forums, written in that exact way. Is there actually a product with that name or is it some weird formatting issue with the forum? Edited March 19, 2019 by UpYoursPal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kixx Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 A lot of people tend to refer to a thumb rest using the name of the GoGun product and it gets “autocorrected” by the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Mostly cuz the owner of go gun sucks and thinks he can strong arm people into buying his lame $25 hunk of aluminum buy yelling about a patent that has never been tested in court. Nitro Fin 2.0 FTMFW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 hours ago, UpYoursPal said: Dumb question: I see the phrase "*thumb rest [generic]*" all over the open forums, written in that exact way. Is there actually a product with that name or is it some weird formatting issue with the forum? The guy that owns a company that makes a generic thumb rest, I believe trade marked the name even though it's been around for ever and got a patent on it too. I'll go out on a limb and guess he threatened this forum with legal action for people using his products name. I would guess enos was giving the option to stop allowing that name on his site or pay a fee to gain the right to use that term. I would recommend anyone else's thumb rest. The Nitro Fin 2.0's are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 hours ago, UpYoursPal said: Dumb question: I see the phrase "*thumb rest [generic]*" all over the open forums, written in that exact way. Is there actually a product with that name or is it some weird formatting issue with the forum? its a automatic formatting thing that replaces the a "name brand" with thumb rest generic, because the "name brand" owner did not like his "name brand" being used as a generic term for thumb rests so he threatened the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) This should give you a little more insight. Great deal on a "T-shirt" at the end of the comments. FB post Edited March 19, 2019 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I've always liked the gogun "thumb assist" - what ever that means. Chet seems like such an a hole I need to learn to like something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Chillywig said: I've always liked the gogun "thumb assist" - what ever that means. Chet seems like such an a hole I need to learn to like something else I got a used RHT rest from a member here. It was relieved to allow rearmost positioning and not interfere with slide stop removal. I am really liking it. Others who have handled it including M class shooters agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hmmm. I didn’t know this drama history... maybe I should looked for something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Absolutely turned me off getting a GoGuns product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTP_Shooting_Sports Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I really like having an index point for my thumb so I know my grip is the same every time. You also "can" control some flip using the thumb rest but you have to be very careful to not lead the gun when you don't intend to. I know many people also don't like thumb rests as they feel they get in the way. To each their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklt222 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Got to have one in my opinion. Constant grip pressure, downward angel stabilizes, and is consistent grip every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 7:41 PM, LuvDog said: Hmmm. I didn’t know this drama history... maybe I should looked for something different Tshirt deal is still going on. LOLhttps://acguns.com/product/t-shirt-special-package/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superluckycat Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 My thumb feels lost and alone when I shoot without one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 9:29 AM, superluckycat said: My thumb feels lost and alone when I shoot without one now. I'm sure there's a support group for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezra650 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Whats the recommendation for thumb rests on smaller hands? Or do you just mount it in the closest hole? I was looking at the DAA adjustable. It's affordable, adjustable, metal, and looks nice. So thoughts for small hand sizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 hours ago, ezra650 said: Whats the recommendation for thumb rests on smaller hands? Or do you just mount it in the closest hole? I was looking at the DAA adjustable. It's affordable, adjustable, metal, and looks nice. So thoughts for small hand sizes? CKARMS makes an adjustable, similar to the DAA and they also make one for small hands that id not adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblacklabel18 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 The new ones are less of a “rest” and more of a “leverage device”. the gogun is awesome and immediately places your support hand more consistently in the grip, and your current grip pressure gets multiplied because of the angle and location. Akai’s new one looks promising too if he doesn’t get sued over it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezra650 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 12 hours ago, scooterj said: CKARMS makes an adjustable, similar to the DAA and they also make one for small hands that id not adjustable. That one looks super high for me. I have small hands but my fingers are not too short. I'll check out the CK adjustable before I buy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim vaughan Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Just make an angled shelf and silver solder it to the slide stop. I have been using these for the past 30+ years with no problems. Just make sure that downwards pressure keeps the slide stop down at the back and not going into slide lock. Also grind clearance for weak hand shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jim vaughan said: Just make an angled shelf and silver solder it to the slide stop. I have been using these for the past 30+ years with no problems. Just make sure that downwards pressure keeps the slide stop down at the back and not going into slide lock. Also grind clearance for weak hand shooting. Sounds like you are making a home made version of the Nitro Fin and obviously thought this up well before that product came out. Any pictures? I’m intrigued. Edited March 31, 2019 by Posvar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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