shooter757 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I installed an extended magazine release on my G17 and the sharp corners dig into my palm when i shoot. Has anyone here rounded the corners off? With what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Left Handed? Just guessing, but I am a lefty and I took the extended release out of my 34. I thought about sanding or dremeling the corners, but I can dump the mag fine with the regular release I put in. I am no expert, but I think modifying the part since it is visible from the outside of the gun might knock you out of production division.....................If thats your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I've rounded the extended magazine release a couple times with good results. I started with 400 grit sandpaper to get it the shape I wanted, then used 1500 grit and 2000 grit to get it smooth. Here's a pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sheep.............. I have seen that picture before...........almost bought an OD 17 over it... I love what you did to that pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sheep.............. I have seen that picture before...........almost bought an OD 17 over it... I love what you did to that pistol. Thanks...I'm kinda partial to the OD Glocks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Left Handed? Just guessing, but I am a lefty and I took the extended release out of my 34. I thought about sanding or dremeling the corners, but I can dump the mag fine with the regular release I put in. I am no expert, but I think modifying the part since it is visible from the outside of the gun might knock you out of production division.....................If thats your game. It does - if that is your game - although we have had some folks indicate that their skin is so rough and tough that it just naturally rounds the edges. Never does anything to the slide or grip, just that pesky little button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 It does - if that is your game - although we have had some folks indicate that their skin is so rough and tough that it just naturally rounds the edges. Never does anything to the slide or grip, just that pesky little button. Enough table starts also help wear down the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Any (Production division) button that is more worn down than mine is going to Open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) Any (Production division) button that is more worn down than mine is going to Open. useless without pics. Here's mine. Worn from use. Good to go? Edited June 2, 2008 by racerba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter757 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sheep, that looks perfect. Did you sand it while it was on your gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sheep, that looks perfect. Did you sand it while it was on your gun? No, I took it off before I did the sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 and here I thought it was only me that had issues with sharp mag release. At what point does "wear and tear" become an illegal production modification? :unsure: ================================ Now for a related topic.... .....who has modified their mag release spring on the Glock? I have found a softer mag-release helps my strong-hand stay more relaxed post-reload shots. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 At what point does "wear and tear" become an illegal production modification? :unsure: Ask Pharoah about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 and here I thought it was only me that had issues with sharp mag release. At what point does "wear and tear" become an illegal production modification? :unsure: It becomes illegal the moment you use anything other than your skin on it - as to when it becomes noticeably illegal - depends on who is doing the inspection. Now for a related topic.... .....who has modified their mag release spring on the Glock? I did it. I am a left hander and use my middle finger to work the button so it helps a lot to have it a bit softer. All you have to do is put a slight bend (about 5 degrees) in the spring a little less than half way from the end that gets inserted into the frame. Slav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Now for a related topic.... .....who has modified their mag release spring on the Glock? I did it. I am a left hander and use my middle finger to work the button so it helps a lot to have it a bit softer. All you have to do is put a slight bend (about 5 degrees) in the spring a little less than half way from the end that gets inserted into the frame. Slav I chucked mine into my Dremel and took it down with crocus paper, then polished it up with extra fine grit paper. I left one end of the spring the standard diameter by a cm or so, so that it isn't loose in the spring retaining hole (marked it so I can tell end from end). Works great. I'll post the original and final diameters when I have a chance to check my notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billmanweh Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 How about the Vickers version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I chucked mine into my Dremel and took it down with crocus paper, then polished it up with extra fine grit paper. I left one end of the spring the standard diameter by a cm or so, so that it isn't loose in the spring retaining hole (marked it so I can tell end from end). Works great. I'll post the original and final diameters when I have a chance to check my notes. That approach never occurred to me. I sure would like to try the result to see how it compares to the bending approach before doing all the work. Slav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Here we go: Original diameter of the OEM magazine release spring is 0.052". I got it down to about 0.047" along 3/4 of the length. The mags seat reliably, and drop like a rock with just a light tap (I also worked the magazine well with extra fine grit paper taped over a full magazine, and dress everything occasionally with a Plexus wipe down). sslav: pm me your address and I'll send you a modified spring (I made two spares). You can send it back if you don't like it, or send me back your original (unbent, please) if you do. Kevin C Edited June 9, 2008 by kevin c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupie Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm new to production so bear with me, it is OK to install an OEM extended mad release for production class? and you can change the sights correct? and thats it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 The factory extended mag release and slide stop are legal since they come stock in the 34 and are considered a factory option in the 17, 22 etc. any post/blade standard sight is legal. You can put a hogue grip sleeve or grip tape on the grip, but not the slide. Some internal improvements are legal too, but I am no expert in that area, (or any area for that matter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohboy Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 ....but any "deburring", "rounding off corners", etc. of a stock G34 mag release is a definite no-no for Production, correct? I just want to be sure as I'm preparing to shoot my first Nationals. Would hate to get dinged over this issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) ....but any "deburring", "rounding off corners", etc. of a stock G34 mag release is a definite no-no for Production, correct? I just want to be sure as I'm preparing to shoot my first Nationals. Would hate to get dinged over this issue Correct. However, one-eleventy-billionth of material removed from the front 2 corners (barely visible rounding) probably would never be nitpicked. Probably. And that slight bit of rounding is all that's needed to alleviate blood blisters. Edited June 19, 2008 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 ....but any "deburring", "rounding off corners", etc. of a stock G34 mag release is a definite no-no for Production, correct? I just want to be sure as I'm preparing to shoot my first Nationals. Would hate to get dinged over this issue You are correct. It is a definite no-no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) ....but any "deburring", "rounding off corners", etc. of a stock G34 mag release is a definite no-no for Production, correct? I just want to be sure as I'm preparing to shoot my first Nationals. Would hate to get dinged over this issue Correct. However, one-eleventy-billionth of material removed from the front 2 corners (barely visible rounding) probably would never be nitpicked. Probably. And that slight bit of rounding is all that's needed to alleviate blood blisters. So by that logic, milling one eleventy-billionth off of the interior of teh slide of my production gun is as appropriate as doing the same off of my extended mag release? Edited June 19, 2008 by vluc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Due rough thumbs and numerous mag changes the mag release is as smooth as a baby's bottom. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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