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snackman usmc · 08-02-2005, 08:44 PM

has anyone instaled the extended mag release for there xd. i just got my xd 40 tactical today and went straight to the indoor range and felt like the mag release could be a little easier to depress anyone use the extende mag relase and what are your thoughts? run on sentance but who cares

ajamesp51 · 08-02-2005, 09:57 PM

The extended release does not make it any easier to release the mag just easier to reach, it will still be the same pressure. I use mine on compitition guns.

snackman usmc · 08-03-2005, 07:17 AM

yeah thats what i found was it was a little difficult to reach the mag release does they extended one really help alot?

therooster · 08-03-2005, 08:37 AM

ajames, can you use the extention on either side of the gun? i'm guessing you can, but i want to make sure.

i'm right handed, and when i do a reload i use my trigger finger so i dont have to alter my grip... man does it make for a fast reload.

RangeRat · 08-03-2005, 10:32 AM

Here are some photos its the canyon creek one from pistol gear
Installed on my tactical left stock on my service on the right

Stock siting on the trigger guard

Another angle

I'm happy with it as I have an odd way of releasing the mag I use my finger under my trigger finger

snackman usmc · 08-03-2005, 04:40 PM

did you install yourself and how hard was it if so

RangeRat · 08-03-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by snackman usmc

did you install yourself and how hard was it if so

The gunsmith I use has a $20 minimum charge so thats what he charged me. It sounds like allot of people install them themselves

ajamesp51 · 08-04-2005, 09:05 PM

I have a video in my section of the forum that shows the reassembly.

dyferant · 08-05-2005, 11:02 AM

They are pretty easy to install. I have the one that Barsto makes and I like it a lot. Made from SS, longer on one side than the other, I would post a pic but I have not spent the time to fugure out how?

ExtremeShot · 10-27-2005, 06:56 AM

BarSto and Canyon Creek are both out of stock on the extended releases. I can make one myself but my buddy's mill and lathe are 4 hours away. It would cost more for gas than to just buy one from someone else.

Anyone know of another source for these releases?

Darren

08-02-2005, 08:44 PM	#1
snackman usmc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huntington beach, california Posts: 10	extended mag release has anyone instaled the extended mag release for there xd. i just got my xd 40 tactical today and went straight to the indoor range and felt like the mag release could be a little easier to depress anyone use the extende mag relase and what are your thoughts? run on sentance but who cares

08-02-2005, 09:57 PM	#2
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	The extended release does not make it any easier to release the mag just easier to reach, it will still be the same pressure. I use mine on compitition guns. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

08-03-2005, 07:17 AM	#3
snackman usmc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huntington beach, california Posts: 10	thank you yeah thats what i found was it was a little difficult to reach the mag release does they extended one really help alot?

08-03-2005, 08:37 AM	#4
therooster XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: houston TX Posts: 1,669	ajames, can you use the extention on either side of the gun? i'm guessing you can, but i want to make sure. i'm right handed, and when i do a reload i use my trigger finger so i dont have to alter my grip... man does it make for a fast reload. __________________ live with honor, and let not your death be born by the pallbearers of disgrace, cruelty, weakness, and fear. - Justin Smith in a letter to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman TXDPSA

08-03-2005, 10:32 AM	#5
RangeRat XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 81	Extended mag release Here are some photos its the canyon creek one from pistol gear Installed on my tactical left stock on my service on the right Stock siting on the trigger guard Another angle I'm happy with it as I have an odd way of releasing the mag I use my finger under my trigger finger

08-03-2005, 04:40 PM	#6
snackman usmc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huntington beach, california Posts: 10	install did you install yourself and how hard was it if so

08-04-2005, 09:05 PM	#8
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	I have a video in my section of the forum that shows the reassembly. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

08-05-2005, 11:02 AM	#9
dyferant XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Las Vegas Baby Posts: 301	They are pretty easy to install. I have the one that Barsto makes and I like it a lot. Made from SS, longer on one side than the other, I would post a pic but I have not spent the time to fugure out how?

10-27-2005, 06:56 AM	#10
ExtremeShot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Metro-East St. Louis NOT East St. Louis Posts: 106	BarSto and Canyon Creek are both out of stock on the extended releases. I can make one myself but my buddy's mill and lathe are 4 hours away. It would cost more for gas than to just buy one from someone else. Anyone know of another source for these releases? Darren

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