MKIII Extended Mag Release ?
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MKIII Extended Mag Release ?
Has anyone extended their mag release on a MKIII pistol?
I'm getting ready to install a set of Hogue thumb rest grips on a MKIII hunter and an extended mag release would be easier to operate with the thumb rest.
I'm getting ready to install a set of Hogue thumb rest grips on a MKIII hunter and an extended mag release would be easier to operate with the thumb rest.
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I have the vQ extended releases on all my MKII. Love them.
But the MKIII has a mag release like a 1911, 45.
And it is hard to reach with thumbrest grips on the pistol.
I though of drilling and tapping the end of it and using a socket head screw to extend it.
Any other ideas out there????
But the MKIII has a mag release like a 1911, 45.
And it is hard to reach with thumbrest grips on the pistol.
I though of drilling and tapping the end of it and using a socket head screw to extend it.
Any other ideas out there????
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Now you are on the right track, I believe a #4 socket hed cap screw is about the same diameter as the mag elease and will extend it about 1/8 of an inch. Or you could drill and tap it and use one of the oversize buttons that they put on a 1911 witha # 4 screw.recumbent wrote:I have the vQ extended releases on all my MKII. Love them.
But the MKIII has a mag release like a 1911, 45.
And it is hard to reach with thumbrest grips on the pistol.
I though of drilling and tapping the end of it and using a socket head screw to extend it.
Any other ideas out there????
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I have seen a few extended like you described with an Allen screw tapped in from the top. I also have a picture of another style of mag release extension.
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That one looks like someone added a knurled knob to the release button. I personally think the Allen screw would be a better modification.
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That one looks like someone added a knurled knob to the release button. I personally think the Allen screw would be a better modification.
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Never neede it on my 22/45's but always figured that would be an ideal way to do it.Clem wrote:I have put a 1911 extended mag release on two MK III pistols. I drill and tap the mag release button, thread it and screw on the release. I have to file it a little for frame clearance, then take a Dremel tool to the grip to increase the clearance. Works fine.
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I am getting intrigued by this now. Hey Clem, how about a picture? Gonna end up having to do this just to see if it is something that I would like. Does anyone know if e-gunparts or Brownells sells the mag release parts to tinker with?
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Thanks, I just ordered it.bearandoldman wrote:Try Midway USA product #374423recumbent wrote:I looked for them at Brownells last night but did not see anything that I thought would work good.
I think I'll do the socket head screw thing while I look for something else.
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Extended Mag Release finished
Bearandolddman took your advice and ordered it just got it done earlier tonight.
I think I will like it.
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I think I will like it.
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Re: Extended Mag Release finished
Looks good, always did think ifI did one thatis the way I would go, or posssibly just the capscrew. On my 1911's I just use t .060 extended ons and not the big head.recumbent wrote:Bearandolddman took your advice and ordered it just got it done earlier tonight.
I think I will like it.
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