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Posted: 8/6/2011 4:54:48 PM EDT
[#1]
The Vickers unit is worlds above the Factory extended catch for guys that grip very high on the frame of the firearm.
I have premature lock back issues with the Factory unit whereas with the Vickers catch, i have yet to unintentionally trip that catch and cause the slide to lock back when i do not want it to. The vickers catch is also VERY well suited towards reloading in this manner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxk8tnyop8U |
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Posted: 8/6/2011 5:53:26 PM EDT
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I don't have a vickers but I have tried the g34 catch. You will not like the g34 catch if you conceal carry. Atleast I didn't. I took it off immediately after installing it.
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Posted: 8/6/2011 6:26:54 PM EDT
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It didn't do anything for me.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 4:06:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the comment so far.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 5:23:56 AM EDT
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I have the Glock ext. slide release on all of my Glocks (including my G19 I use for CCW) and it works great for me. No issues with premature slide lock or issues carrying it IWB
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Posted: 8/7/2011 5:39:32 AM EDT
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I don't have a vickers but I have tried the g34 catch. You will not like the g34 catch if you conceal carry. Atleast I didn't. I took it off immediately after installing it. How did it cause an issue with concealed carry? |
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Posted: 8/7/2011 6:49:59 AM EDT
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I'm using the glock extended on several of my Glocks, and have not had an issue with either open carry (in uniform) or concealed carry.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 8:38:45 AM EDT
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I just ordered a Glock extended slide release lever. The first few comments had me worried that I'd regret it, but the last few have given me some reassurance. I should get it sometime this week.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 10:34:44 AM EDT
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I have the Vickers in my Gen4 19 and really enjoy it. Seems to be a bit easier to use and I like the larger size.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 11:44:16 PM EDT
[#10]
If you can find one, Glock is also making a mag release very similar to the Vickers for the FBI. They are available but hard to find.
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Posted: 8/7/2011 11:47:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: If you can find one, Glock is also making a mag release very similar to the Vickers for the FBI. They are available but hard to find. It's called the "FBI medium magazine catch." I've never seen one. |
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Posted: 8/13/2011 12:18:41 PM EDT
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As a left-handed shooter, I prefer the Glock extended part to the Vickers. For a righty, the Vickers unit seems to alleviate issues with thumbs-forward grips causing premature slide locks using the Glock Extended part.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 5:32:33 PM EDT
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I use one thats made by Arotek. Works really well for me being left handed and using my left index finger to release the slide.
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Posted: 8/13/2011 7:16:02 PM EDT
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I ordered one today from Brownells.
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Posted: 8/14/2011 9:18:21 AM EDT
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I don't have a vickers but I have tried the g34 catch. You will not like the g34 catch if you conceal carry. Atleast I didn't. I took it off immediately after installing it. How did it cause an issue with concealed carry? I installed it on my g17 and I did't like that it stuck out as far as it did. I also didn't like that it stuck out so far when I tried to reholster it in my m-tac. I guess I am just used to the standard mag release. I have large hands and yes it is easier with the 34 catch to release the mag, but for ccw I just immediately didn't like it. Granted I carry a g19 for ccw and not the g17. The g17 is a fun gun and range toy so I may eventually reinstall it on it but not the g19. |
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Posted: 8/14/2011 9:27:20 AM EDT
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I like it a lot. It definitely gives you a better shelf but it also doesn't stick out to a point that you interfere with it.
Great part. ETA It doesn't interfere with any of my Raven holsters. 
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