Vickers Tactical Glock Mag Release - Guns & Gear , Other Gear & Gear , Pistols , Reviews , Shooting Accessories By Patrick R with 17 comments
When I first heard about the Vickers Tactical Magnet and Slide Stop, I thought to myself, this is the solution I was looking for. After many months I gave up and bought both for my Glock 43 and saw what all the fuss was about.
Vickers Tactical Glock Mag Release
As with several other products I've reviewed while writing for the blog, I've been wrong again. Sometimes products turn out to be more useful than they seem or work better in the range than in the hardware store. With Larry's background, there has to be some method to this madness, right? I think there is.
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The first step in installing the new parts is to remove the factory slide and magnet. If you've never done this before, it might seem scary, but it's really simple. All you need is a screwdriver and a punch (or the Glock I used).
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The first step is to remove the slide from the frame as you intend to clean it, then use a hammer and punch to push the pin from left to right. You may need to twist the slide a bit to get the pin free, and the pin has a groove inside that connects to the sliding station to hold everything in place.
To free the slide, you need to remove the lock. In the picture below you can see two lines of paint that have been removed. It's the plug-ins that interface with the chip.
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Next is to remove the magic handle. I like to use a 90-degree point on it, which seems to help the spring break out of the magic handle without having to rub the inside of the magic. Phil Note: Tango Dow makes a magnetic release modification tool. Vickers Mag Release
The two parts compared are worlds apart, but once in the gun you can see how far the Vickers part has come. You might think you're in danger of dropping the magazine, but you'd be wrong. Larry's grip allows for easy access without causing any problems.
A sliding stop is next. The Vickers part is on the right, the stock is on the left. I really like the extra texture on the Vickers part, which seems to help relock the slide with wet hands. Why do you need it? This can be a huge advantage if you ever have a problem that requires you to lock the chip and clean it with bloody hands or even wet hands.
Once it's mounted on the gun and everything is put together, you can see how noticeable the grip and slide are. Once I get to that range, I need to realize how much of a difference it makes.
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The only thing to do is get on the track and do some practice, which is what I did. I felt it was a little quicker to reload than stock and found that I didn't need to switch the grip as much as before.
So would I recommend getting a Vickers kit for the gun? Yes. With an MSRP of less than $20 per unit, it's hard to go wrong. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good it is.
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