Spieler
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I have slowly been replacing my usual CCW gun , G17, with a Colt 1991A1 Compact (OACP-size) and I have one concern at this point.
The 1911-types are the only pistols that I have ever had a problem with reaching and activating the slide release while maintaining a firing grip. I either have to shift my grip with my primary hand or hit the slide relase with the thumb of my support hand. This is not a serious hinderance for me, but it just bothers me a bit that I don't suffer this affliction with other pistol types.
Sooo...I have been pondering replacing the standard release with an extended 'competition' release. I am wondering if I am in the minority with this as I rarely see other 1911s, other than competetion guns, with this feature.
I'm not new to the 1911, having carried one on and off for the past 16 years or so, but I've never considered myself as one who worships at the altar of the 1911 either.
So, what's the collective opinion here? Does an extended slide release have merit on a compact carry gun or should I save my hard earned pennies for more BBs?
Thanks.
The 1911-types are the only pistols that I have ever had a problem with reaching and activating the slide release while maintaining a firing grip. I either have to shift my grip with my primary hand or hit the slide relase with the thumb of my support hand. This is not a serious hinderance for me, but it just bothers me a bit that I don't suffer this affliction with other pistol types.
Sooo...I have been pondering replacing the standard release with an extended 'competition' release. I am wondering if I am in the minority with this as I rarely see other 1911s, other than competetion guns, with this feature.
I'm not new to the 1911, having carried one on and off for the past 16 years or so, but I've never considered myself as one who worships at the altar of the 1911 either.
So, what's the collective opinion here? Does an extended slide release have merit on a compact carry gun or should I save my hard earned pennies for more BBs?
Thanks.