Its the little things in life that really make you happy. Tiny things, like the size of my new Vickers mag release and OEM recoil spring assembly for my G19. (I purchased this one ‘used’ and it had an aftermarket steel guide rod and new spring.)
The Vickers was quite easy to install and I friggin’ love this thing. I was somewhat skeptical of all the high praise, but after running lots of dry-fire drills I am a fan. It’s also got some nice rounded edges, just how my OEM release looks after I’m done with some sandpaper. I’m also happy to have the standard recoil assembly. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
I also picked up a Magpul trigger guard for my AR, the damn gap was irritating the hell out of me! Much less painful when doing reloads and one-handed manipulations. I had to go to my local shop (where a couple of douchebags work that are kind of ruining the friendly vibe) to have it installed, however. It wouldn’t budge and I didn’t want to snap the ears on my lower.
Last but not least my Brownells order included a handguard removal tool, a very nice one that I take to bed with me at night to cuddle with. I heart not having to have my wife around to remove the guards.
I quite happy with Glock’s extended mag release, even on my CCW guns, after I use 600 grit sandpaper to sand all of the sharp edges, but I may try a LAV mag release next. Does one have to sand the edges on the LAV also, or do they come with “melted” edges already.
I am another big fan of the Vickers Glock Mag Release. When purchasing a new Glock there are 2 things that need to be done. Replace the factory sights and add the Vickers Mag Release.
The appeal of the Vickers release over the Glock extended release is that it’s not as likely to accidentally drop a mag as the Glock release. Mr. Vickers spent a lot of time and effort getting exactly the right size to allow more positive ejection without the risk of being accidentally ejected by holsters and movement that happens when you’re carrying a gun close to the body all day.
I do understand this but honestly I’ve never had this problem with a holster that doesn’t cover the release, but I’ll have to try the Vickers release one of these days.
Possibly. Think of a Glock extended slide release with more comfortable, “radiused” edges. Personally, I find it more comfortable than the factory extended releases, which, when compared to the Vickers, seem almost over-extended. As with others who have posted, its a must for my Glocks, as well.
All you need is 1:30, a thin flathead screwdriver with a long shank (or a dental pick), and the knowhow to separate the slide from the frame (not entirely necessary for some).
One thing you can be sure of with Larry, he spent a lifetime building his rep. He ain’t gonna put his name on something if it ain’t good.
Evey Glock I own but the 17 I got two weeks ago has this part and it is only lacking because it is on backorder.
He is working on an enhanced(not extended) slide release right now and I cannot wait to get my hands on one. My thumbs are too long for a factory Glock Extended release.
What Larry has in the works sounds like just what the Doctor ordered for my needs.
It seems LAV’s modus operandi on controls is make it big enough to perform it’s intended function with effiency but not so large it becomes a net liability.
If way more were necessairly better, we would all be walking around in clown shoes.
The Vickers is the best mag release, but I can’t run it because for some moronic reason it’s illegal in IDPA.
Dear Larry: Please call up the people who run IDPA and tell them they can’t use your scoring system anymore unless they make your mag release legal for SSP.
I really very much appreciate the offer but am in no big hurry. It is annoying to shoot a Glock without it. I do not get positive release on emergency reloads. Not having it on one makes me appreciate it all the more.
I think in the elbow bend in my heating duct there is one (don’t ask) if I really get desperate. That or a rip in the space/time continum swallowed it.
Tiny things, like the size of my new Vickers mag release and OEM recoil spring assembly for my G19. (I purchased this one ‘used’ and it had an aftermarket steel guide rod and new spring.)
