glock 19 extended mag release

[stevolene]

I recently purchased a used G19 , really good shape, shoots great, excellent cosmetics except for the mag release, seems the comp-tec holdster that came with it has taken its toll on the mag release finish, only thing Ive noticed about the gun is the mag takes a little work to release, both are the stock hi cap glock mags, does anyone know if the extended mag release is a better option? Im gonna replace but was unsure of the pros and cons of stock versus extended, also any other inexpensive tricks would be appreciated

 

[sohcgt2]

I used the extended mag release for several months and switched back to standard because with the holster I use the extended mag release would press under the load of the holster and the magazine would come out when the pistol was removed from the holster. It was not a problem with all my holster options, just with my prefered holster.

 

[Zerodefect]

Rotate the gun with your support hand as push the mag release. Makes it easy.

Lone Wolf sells extended releases. Just trim and sand them down to eactly the length you want.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Extended anything on a CC piece is almost always a bad idea.

I recently had to cut down an extended release a PO had installed in my g32 because my iwb holster and bony hips kept popping the mag loose.

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[David E]

"That's bad because my other piece of equipment isn't very well thought out and is therefore incompatible with the other item."

I have extended mag releases on all my Glocks and my holsters, being well made and thought out, don't activate it accidentally.

 

[gspn]

Have a friend with extended release on the 19. It was rubbing his holster at first but 3 seconds with a dremel tool customized the holster to fix the issue. He now has the release he wants, that works in the holster he wants.

 

[R.W.Dale]

"That's bad because my other piece of equipment isn't very well thought out and is therefore incompatible with the other item."

I have extended mag releases on all my Glocks and my holsters, being well made and thought out, don't activate it accidentally.

When it comes down to using a style holster that I'm comfortable with that's well made and I like a great deal vs using an absolutely do nothing add on that GLOCK didn't think belonged on the pistol GUESS WHICH ONE LOSES?

Life is full of compromise. As evidenced by the fact you're using a platform that's not well suited to you because you have to modify the controls to use it.

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[David E]

Why not maximize the gun to personally suit you?

Serious holstermakers are aware of the extended mag release and are able to accommodate it.

Glock thinks an extended mag release is a good idea, since they make it.

The last thought I'd have is to abandon something that works better for me because another piece of gear isn't compatible, especially when it can be replaced with a better one.

That way, I have the best possible solution.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Why not maximize the gun to personally suit you?

Serious holstermakers are aware of the extended mag release and are able to accommodate it.

Glock thinks an extended mag release is a good idea, since they make it.

The last thought I'd have is to abandon something that works better for me because another piece of gear isn't compatible, especially when it can be replaced with a better one.

That way, I have the best possible solution.

But that's not what you'd be doing. You'd have to abandon a modification to piece of gear that starts out not well suited to you.

If you can't operate a glock without a king sized mag release sticking out of the side of a glock like some sort of plastic tumor that's not our holstermakers problem its your ladylike hands problem. Again perhaps you should adopt a platform that fits you hands better with reguards to the controlls rather than trying to force something that doesn't work. Which doesn't sound very well thought out at all.

Which BTW glock only ships competition long slide models w a extended mag catch. They don't think they have a place on a duity or CC sized gun

If a holster maker wants to make their product even wider on an already wide platform to accomidate some superfluous protuberance that's actually a holster I DONT WANT

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[David E]

You don't know what's "suitable" for me or not. Neither does <gasp!> Glock.....

Glock makes an extended mag release. You could order a gun with it installed at the factory, regardless of model.

If you think the Glock brand extended mag release is a "tumor," then I wonder if you've ever seen one. Maybe you're confusing it with a different maker. While there are some after market mag releases that ARE quite large, the Glock is not one of them.

A properly made holster that accommodates the Glock extended mag catch is indistinguishable from one that is not, at least, to the untrained eye.

If there is a demonstrable need to modify or swap out something to suit ME better, I'm probably going to do it.

I'm glad you found something you think works for you.

 

[sohcgt2]

Glock thinks an extended mag release is a good idea, since they make it.

Its actually the standard mag release for the 20-21 (.45acp-10mm) platform. Glock is just aware that it works in the small frame guns as well.

 

[R.W.Dale]

You don't know what's "suitable" for me or not. .

The same applies to your opinion given freely to everyone else which is worth exactly what we pay for it.





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[David E]

Its actually the standard mag release for the 20-21 (.45acp-10mm) platform. Glock is just aware that it works in the small frame guns as well.

Yes, it is and yes they do!

 

[David E]

The same applies to your opinion given freely to everyone else which is worth exactly what we pay for it.

I never said what you should do, but that didn't stop you from telling me what _I_ should do.

I simply posted something that works for me (and for many others) and pointed out proper holster selection doesn't negate a beneficial addition to the gun.

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[R.W.Dale]

I never said what you should do, but that didn't stop you from telling me what _I_ should do.

I simply posted something that works for me (and for many others) and pointed out proper holster selection doesn't negate a beneficial addition to the gun.

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No you pointed out that everyone having a problem with the pointless extended mag release is somehow using equipment that falls below a minimum standard of suitibility as deemed by YOU.

Which brings us to the question what DOES the extended catch do the stock one doesn't? Aside from pop the mag on those of us without much natural padding who wears their gun close.

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[David E]

No you pointed out that everyone having a problem with the pointless extended mag release is somehow using equipment that falls below a minimum standard of suitibility as deemed by YOU..

Except that's not what I said.

I simply said that dismissing one item (Glock brand extended mag release) because another item (holster) is incompatible with it does not automatically deem the first item "bad" or "worthless," especially when the problem is caused by a holster with an apparent design flaw.

Again, I never said what YOU should do.

 

[Sapper771]

Stevolene,

I dont know if the extended mag release is going to be the best option for you or not. I can get by with either if them, but prefer a modified extended release. I take an extended mag release and I file it down to the length I want. Good thing is that the part isnt that expensive, so your not at a complete loss if you dont like it.

 

[stevolene]

thanks, I may just spend more time at the range working with what I have, Im really not one that does a lot of modifications on anything, the 19 is a different animal than the ruger P95, those mags just fell out when you hit the release.. I was actually more concerned with the extra effort it took (on my part) to release the mag, Im old enough to know a quick fix doesnt replace practice, thanks for the responses

 

[Waywatcher]

The factory Glock mag release is too short and too sharp (cornered).

The factory Glock Extended mag release is too tall and too sharp. It will activate if the gun is set on its left side. If you have bigger hands you will feel the release all the time while shooting.

Here is the solution; I use one. It is just right. It does not activate when laid down, it has no sharp corners, and is not felt while shooting. http://www.nettac.com/Extended-Maga...d-35-by-Tango-Down-Vickers-Tactical_p_83.html

 

[David E]

Or you could tweak the Glock extended mag catch to your specific preference.

 

[voyager4520]

If you're going to get an extended one I'd go for the Vicker's brand. Many people find the factory extended version to be too long, and the corners too sharp. The Vickers version is half as extended as the factory extended, plus the Vickers has the corners rounded.

Here's a video showing how to change it, the best tool to use is a curved dental pick, as annotated in the video be careful not to gouge the polymer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_AM6GWVsQ
(also, removing all of those other parts is not necessary, I guess he does it just to get them out of the way)

 

[David E]

It's not a big deal to dremel the extended Glock mag catch, but the Vickers is priced similarly and looks to be ready to go from the start without tweaking.

The main point is, it's not a bad idea to modify the gun to better suit YOU, despite what some arrogant know-it-alls might say.

 

[R.W.Dale]

It's not a big deal to dremel the extended Glock mag catch, but the Vickers is priced similarly and looks to be ready to go from the start without tweaking.

The main point is, it's not a bad idea to modify the gun to better suit YOU, despite what some arrogant know-it-alls might say.

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[David E]

No, no, no, this is where you tell him he's using the wrong platform!!

 

[R.W.Dale]

No, no, no, this is where you tell him he's using the wrong platform!!

And you chime in and tell everyone they're using substandard holsters.

I'm just pointing out that if you applied the same logic to the gun as you do the holster you'd be dead set against modifying it to fit your hand. Because if it was "well made and thought out" you'd be able to operate stock controls.

You accuse us of forcing a platform to fit a substandard holster (when we're just returning it to stock) and yet in the same breath you speak of how you must force (through modification) the pistol to fit your hand rather than adopting a platform that fits. That's called hypocrisy.

You're not one of those guys who cannot resist mutilating their glock with a soldering iron are you. I'm also going to hazard a guess that there's nowhere on your torso hard enough to pop a mag release if pressed against it.

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