wedgehead30 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Been lurking for a while, enjoying the forum. Thought I'd pass on a piece of gear that I've been testing. For my fellow Tupperware shooters. I've been using the Vickers Tactical extended magazine release on my Glock 26 for the past few months. I had been having problems hitting the factory mag release on the baby Glock. I tried the factory extended release but found it too long for practical use. I carry this gun everyday off duty in an Alessi Talon IWB holster. I ran across the Vickers model which is in between the two different factory models. After using it for several months I can tell you I love it. It's just the right compromise in length for everyday use. It has a nicely rounded finish on it for concealed carry. I have no trouble hitting the release but don't have to worry about inadvertently hitting it because it sticks out too far. The execution of the piece is top notch and installation is easy. I'd put one on my duty G19 if I didn't already have the Aro-Tek in it. Wedge http://www.vickerstactical.com/MagCatchPage/MagRelease.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Seen this piece before. Looks well made. Legal in all divisions EXCEPT production. oh well Jim M Does anyone know if this mag release is OK?Vickers Extended Mag Release It's not a catalogued, Glock-manufactured part, but it's supposed to split the difference between the stock mag release and Glock's extended version. The Vickers mag release is NOT legal in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 nice for a carry gun. There are better options for a limited, L-10 or open gun IMO. Not legal for production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 It looks like the Glock extended part. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 It looks like the Glock extended part. Am I missing something? Your right it does. But it isn't a "Glock" part that is "specifically" allowed. At least that my interpretation. Jim M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This literally looks SHORTER than the Production legal extended mag release. Welcome to the forums, and please post in regular text. I almost had a seizure trying to read what you had to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 It looks like the Glock extended part. Am I missing something? Your right it does. But it isn't a "Glock" part that is "specifically" allowed. At least that my interpretation. Jim M technically it is not a glock part, but I don't think anyone is going to catch it. It comes down to knowing the rules and the honor system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 technically it is not a glock part, but I don't think anyone is going to catch it. It comes down to knowing the rules and the honor system. And a win without honor is hardly a win at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 The rounded corners will be a dead give away that it is not Glock or at least that it is an external modification in Production. But yes.....I will agree.....it is the perfect compromise for a carry gun. I have one of the early preproduction pieces that I got from Larry about 2 years ago. I've had it in my G19 since then and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 So is the Vickers the same length as the extended Glock part or in between the standard and extended parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 So is the Vickers the same length as the extended Glock part or in between the standard and extended parts? I believe it's between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 So is the Vickers the same length as the extended Glock part or in between the standard and extended parts? I believe it's between the two. YES.....it is between the two. The perfect compromise for carry with nicely rounded edges. It is made by TangoDown to LAV's specs. The one I got was actually white and I soaked it in RIT black dye. Larry had a handful and gave them to everyone in the class running a Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 by the way...seen this post on other forums... hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 by the way...seen this post on other forums...hmm Where at? We might have a spammer here. (Says he has been "lurking"...all of one day. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Pistolsmith.com http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=28628 Jim M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I just found the same on GT. But, I don't see that he is connected to the part/company in any way. Just seems energetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mballai Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I've got the Vickers on the majority of my Glocks. It's just the right length for carry or comp, doesn't need to have the corners rounded or any frame modification. I'm a lefty and it's so much better than the Glock extended which always seems to get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I don't recall ever not being able to find the stock mag release when hustling through a COF at a match...There's a reason Production has some limits on equipment and this one is easy. Carry is one thing and competition is another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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