Posted: 6/20/2009 7:44:09 PM EDT
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Hey all
I am thinking of making G19 as my first purchase. However, today at the shop I tried the G19. I am right handed. I tried to release the mag with my right thumb and I could touch it with my right thumb, but had to put a lot of pressure on the mag release while stretching to reach it. So I cant articulate the mag release with my right hand. but I can move the slide lock just fine. The mag release felt a little stiff as well. So does this mean I shouldnt use the G19? I didnt try it with gloves... When trying the G19 mag release i had to put pressure on the "left half" of the mag release to get the mag to drop, but even then it didnt fall out like it should, it kind of stayed in. I tried the beretta 92 and I could do the mag release and the slide lock. |
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The release will lighten up some with use. Shift the pistol in your hand a little to hit the button at the right angle.
There are modifications/parts available if you should decide you want to try that route in the future. It wouldn't be a deal breaker, to me. YMMV. ETA: I cant recall a semi-auto handgun that had a mag. release I could manipulate without shifting my hand, except the HK P7. I have about average size hands. About 8.5 glove. |
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If you have a flathead screwdriver, all you have to do is buy a magazine release for a Glock 21. Midway sells them, and has inexpensive first class shipping.
It absolutely should not prevent you from getting a 19, seeing as how its probably the most versatile 9mm out there. It is the same as the "extended 9mm" magazine release, and should cost about 2 bucks. Remove the slide, and from the top you will see a spring going to the mag release. Use the flathead to pop it out of the notch, put the new mag release in...push the spring back in place and you are done. 5 minute job at the most for someone who has never done it. If the magazine release is too long at that point for your liking, you can simply file it down a hair, and "stipple" it to give it a rough texture. I've done that will all of mine as well so that when they are laying flat on a table, pressing down on it won't accidentally pop the mag loose. |
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I had a ton of trouble with my mag release when my 23 was new. I had to shift my grip and push real hard.
The problem solved its self. It lightened up some with use, and I got used to pushing the release. No I can drop mags as easilly as my 1911. I never expected that. So if you still have issues with your mag release after shooting a bit, put in an extended release. I might try an extended release and file it down to just the right height. |
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If you plan to carry the G19 be sure that the magazine catch won't be activated accidentaly if you install an extended one.
I think that Glock designed the pistol so that you would have to intentionally change the grip to hit the mag catch. You'll get used to it with time. |
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Get a Vickers extended release. It's shorter than most, so you won't drop mags unintentionally, but just long enough to make a difference. Here:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25364/Product/VICKERS_EXTENDED_MAG_RELEASE_for_GLOCK . |
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Get a Vickers extended release. It's shorter than most, so you won't drop mags unintentionally, but just long enough to make a difference. Here: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25364/Product/VICKERS_EXTENDED_MAG_RELEASE_for_GLOCK . +1 |
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Quoted:If you plan to carry the G19 be sure that the magazine catch won't be activated accidentaly if you install an extended one.I think that Glock designed the pistol so that you would have to intentionally change the grip to hit the mag catch.You'll get used to it with time. I like this answer. Your more likely to accidently activate an extended mag release while carring concealed than have to do speed reload because you shot 16 times and now your empty. Do you carry an extra mag on your person to reload with while carrying? Some do and it is a good idea to have a spare mag while carrying but I often do not while CCW. If your shooting IDPA or IPSIC with your G19 then the extended release would be more appropriate.
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Get a Vickers extended release. It's shorter than most, so you won't drop mags unintentionally, but just long enough to make a difference. Here: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25364/Product/VICKERS_EXTENDED_MAG_RELEASE_for_GLOCK . +100. I have this release on my 19, my 17 and my wifes 19. it's the perfect extended release if you plan on carrying your gun. |
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I would say attempt to get yourself practiced and trained on manipulating the stock release before putting a different part on. That said, there do seem to be alot of folks that are very happy with different extended releases.
Or, possibly, find a different pistol type a bit more suited to your hand. The G19 is a great pistol, but it may not be for everyone. |
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I run the extended mag release (and slide stop levers) on both my 26 and 22. I find it has made my mag changes flawless. The part generally costs under $5 and you can swap it yourself. Just watch out for awhile to ensure you don't inadvertently bump the release and unseat the mag. If it winds up too high, you can always sand off a little until it is just right. It is just plastic and cheap! |
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Get a Vickers extended release. It's shorter than most, so you won't drop mags unintentionally, but just long enough to make a difference. Here: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25364/Product/VICKERS_EXTENDED_MAG_RELEASE_for_GLOCK . Another +1 (it's what I have in all of my Glocks). That said, I want to mention a couple of things… While it is always preferable to be able to manipulate all of the controls on a pistol without changing your grip, I don’t feel having to shift your grip to activate the mag release is a show stopper. If you do you may want to skip the Vickers (or G21) mag release because they are both just longer versions of the standard release. If your right thumb can’t cover the factory mag release, it won’t cover these ext. versions either. What I have found though is even with shifting my grip, I would still fumble sometimes trying to activate the factory release especially when trying to do speed reloads under pressure. I find with the Vickers release, I do not have that problem nor do I need to shift my grip as much. If I go into dream mode, I wish all Glocks would come with the factory extended version that comes on the G17 Pro (which is not available in the states). It actually brings the release further back towards your thumb. There are 3 similar versions that are available here in the US. The first one I’m aware of is the Aro-Tek which is the one closest to the Factory “Pro” release. The down side is it requires your frame be cut to install it. Another version is made by T.H.E. Accessories that does not require the frame to be modified but the extended part is held on with screws. The newest one I’m aware of is made by Ghost Inc. which again does not require modifying the frame and there are no screws but instead it looks like (never seen one in person) the ext. part some how snaps into the release itself? |
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Concur, all of them pretty much require some shift of your hand, at least for me anyway. I always considered a mag release that was not easy to hit as a plus. Get it, practice ALOT before spending any money to change parts. Practice dry firing and mag changes for awhile then see if it gets any easier. It may just be a matter of muscle memory as it was for me. If you find you need something else, there are many high quality parts as mentioned above.
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The release will lighten up some with use. Shift the pistol in your hand a little to hit the button at the right angle. There are modifications/parts available if you should decide you want to try that route in the future. It wouldn't be a deal breaker, to me. YMMV. ETA: I cant recall a semi-auto handgun that had a mag. release I could manipulate without shifting my hand, except the HK P7. I have about average size hands. About 8.5 glove. |
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Get a Vickers extended release. It's shorter than most, so you won't drop mags unintentionally, but just long enough to make a difference. Here: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=25364/Product/VICKERS_EXTENDED_MAG_RELEASE_for_GLOCK . +1 +2 |
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I have been using the extended mag release since I started carry my new G19 7 months ago and I have never had a problem activating the release on accident. But you guys are right, it is pointless to have one if you're not carrying an extra mag. You have the vickers, not the glock extended mag release. |
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I have been using the extended mag release since I started carry my new G19 7 months ago and I have never had a problem activating the release on accident. But you guys are right, it is pointless to have one if you're not carrying an extra mag. You have the vickers, not the glock extended mag release. That's hilarious, I didn't even realize that is what I bought and installed. 
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