It's not that strange. I am a lefty pistol shooter and prefer the right handed mag release. I don't have to shift my grip to activate it.

A friend had switched his mag release to the left side and used for several months. He ended up switching back because he found it to screw up his grip when shooting.

Can't remember who it was (username) who asked me where I got ammo for my Mosin from..... well... here

 

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That was me. Thanks. I think Ray is gonna hook me up next time I decide to bring the big effin rifle.

Cool. Yeah next time if you bring it I'll have ammo for you

It's not that strange. I am a lefty pistol shooter and prefer the right handed mag release. I don't have to shift my grip to activate it.

 

Me too and I prefer using my trigger finger to activate the mag release. Even with ambi mag releases, I still do it that way.

It's not that strange. I am a lefty pistol shooter and prefer the right handed mag release. I don't have to shift my grip to activate it.

 

Me too and I prefer using my trigger finger to activate the mag release. Even with ambi mag releases, I still do it that way.

 

I prefer it that way for slide releases too. For me, the index finger works better on a righty gun than the thumb on a lefty gun. I don't have to shift my grip.

 

Who'da thought me and Ray would agree on something.

It's not that strange. I am a lefty pistol shooter and prefer the right handed mag release. I don't have to shift my grip to activate it.

 

Me too and I prefer using my trigger finger to activate the mag release. Even with ambi mag releases, I still do it that way.

 

I prefer it that way for slide releases too. For me, the index finger works better on a righty gun than the thumb on a lefty gun. I don't have to shift my grip.

 

Who'da thought me and Ray would agree on something.

 

 

Funny, I do the same thing. I find it easier to use my trigger finger for that too! I don't use the "sling shot" method, I do everything with my left hand.

The key element for me is time. The time from when I fire the last shot before a mag change until I fire the first aimed shot after the mag change. The biggest factor for me is regripping and getting back on target. If I use my right thumb to press the mag release in it's conventional position on the left side, I have to shift my grip to reach it. I've found that using the middle finger of my right hand and rolling the closest section of my finger onto the release, which is on the right side of the gun, speeds my change up by almost a second. As a couple of people saw last evening, there's so little motion required and it happens so quickly, that all someone sees is the mag dropping.

 

Another factor in what you do relates to the make up of your hand. While my hand is not particularly small (I play piano chords which require an octave +2 notes) they are somewhat beefy and my thumb just doesn't reach the conventional release.

 

Still another factor is the handgun grip itself. I switched to the M&P from a Gen 3 Glock because the grip is slightly smaller, it has the interchangable backstraps (I use the small) and the mag release can be changed to the right side. I tried the Gen 4 G19 and it wasn't as comfortable for me.

 

As much as I like the M&P's I still carry a G26 as my primary CCW. It's the one I trust my life to.

 

My last comment is that you have to practice. I do 15 min a day - every day on mag changes. As with everything new, start slowly -speed will come with repetition. Focus on the least movement to release the mag.

While my hand is not particularly small (I play piano chords which require an octave +2 notes) they are somewhat beefy and my thumb just doesn't reach the conventional release.

 

Span (ie 10 notes) does not equal a "long thumb". I need more pressure on my mag releases than my index finger can muster and I find that my thumb doesn't really need a complete regrip. However, I will try the index finger thingy - just for fun.

Here's the detailled technique I use.

 

After firing the last shot in the string, I immediately use my left hand to start for the replacement mag. I remove my index finger from the trigger guard and point it straight ahead, on the frame above the trigger guard. I then release pressure on the grip with my middle finger and allow it to begin to extend forward. As I rotate the gun to the right and bring it closer to me to insert the new mag, I squeeze my thumb and middle finger. The middle finger exerts sufficient pressure at that point to release the mag.

 

The gun position and new mag insertion are as shown in Travis Tomasie's you tube videos on mag changes.

 

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eh. this guy is faster

 

Jerry Miculek isn't human.

Jerry Miculek isn't human.

 

+1

They're great for plinking and can take down a Trogdor in a pinch.

 

It beats getting burninated

 

My Walther had a case stuck in the barrel that needed to be removed with a small screwdriver. Yea I definitely would be a burninated peasant with that thing.

You had a case stuck in the P22 from Tuesday? That happens to my M44 sometimes.

Jerry Miculek isn't human.

 

Jerry is a great shooter. I've been told that his revolvers are so customized that if you pick one up and grip it wrong, it fires 6 shots

 

A friend of mine told me that Jerry gave him 2 peices of really good advice at a match:

 

1. You can't miss fast enough.

2. Stop trying to score while you're shooting.

You had a case stuck in the P22 from Tuesday? That happens to my M44 sometimes.

 

I would take a look at the extractor on the bolt... see if looks funny. You still shooting that lacquered ammo? That could be a cause.. or a burr in the chamber.

Just want to say it was good meeting everyone on Tuesday, even if it was for only 10 minutes or so :roll:

 

Now that I know it's only open till 8:30 I'll make sure to leave the house earlier next time. I may even bring a gun or two...

I may even bring a gun or two...

 

 

that big ole bag of brass will be there when you arrive sir

You had a case stuck in the P22 from Tuesday? That happens to my M44 sometimes.

 

I would take a look at the extractor on the bolt... see if looks funny. You still shooting that lacquered ammo? That could be a cause.. or a burr in the chamber.

 

 

You may need to pull the extractor out a hair because it may not be engaging the rim. When the shell is stuck, and you poke it out, is it difficult?

You may need to pull the extractor out a hair because it may not be engaging the rim. When the shell is stuck, and you poke it out, is it difficult?

 

It took a little bit of a poke but wasn't difficult.

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Tuesday is right around the corner ladies!

Bump

 

Tuesday is right around the corner ladies!

Yea who is in for tomorrow night? I'm bringing the AR with the CMMG .22 conversion along with the P22, S&W22A, and the 9mm XD sub-compact. Anybody have a H&K P30 and/or P30L they wouldn't mind me trying? It fits in my hand nicely. I would love to see what that 4.5LB trigger feels like.

Will be there with the PX4 and a lot of ammo, lol

I still haven't decided if it's pistol week or shotgun/rifle week for me.

I still haven't decided if it's pistol week or shotgun/rifle week for me.

 

no pistol grip zombie gun!

 

If you bring your mosin I'll throw you some ammo.

If you bring your mosin I'll throw you some ammo.

 

Same.

ok. i'm only bringing the mosin. i have NO ammo for it. If you guys supply the ammo, I'll supply the boom stick and i'll pay for the port.

ok. i'm only bringing the mosin. i have NO ammo for it. If you guys supply the ammo, I'll supply the boom stick and i'll pay for the port.

 

How many rounds do you want?

fucking in laws invited themselves over again tomorrow nightttt!!! ARGHHHHHHH!!! NO bike ride, No Puppy dog park time, no gun shootinggg