OK, I think I figured out what my problem was. I have a LimbSaver 12012 which is a little to big up around the release pivot. I didn't think it was interfering but now I see that it indeed was. I notched it out and now I get a pretty quick release with my trigger finger.

Another thing I see I was doing wrong was putting my (right hand) finger a little too far towards the left and also bringing it back a little too far. Sort of hooking my finger when keeping it straight works better.

So I was pressing frame and not using the entire lever. Actually I see it works quite easy now if I just brush down on the rightmost edge, it just pops right out.

Man, this is a lot better. Thanks guys. I was wondering why they made such a nice pistol and such a difficult release.

TB