hopeitsfast
01-12-2011, 02:22 PM
What= Troy ambidextrous mag release. @$60
Why=Multiple reasons in my case...
#1) Because myself like a lot of left handers, did not want to be limited by buying a "left handed" model of rifle. IMO, you are selling yourself short on being able to buy the best stuff like BCGs, and you're selling yourself short on the re-sale down the road if you choose to sell.
#2) Because i was finding it difficult to have to use my right hand to hit the mag release button and grab a spare mag. It just felt really inefficient to have to reach up with my right hand, hit the mag release, then reach back and grab a mag, then insert the mag.
It also conflicted with the way i prefer to change the mags on my pistols. Hit the mag release with my left hand(index finger), while grabbing and inserting a mag with my right.
Now, i'm sure with enough training and practice i could get smoother and faster with the standard mag release, but felt it just wasn't for me.
Now i'm able to use my index finger on my left hand to hit the mag release(like i use the bolt release), while grabbing a mag from my right side. It also allows the mag release to be used in the standard manner (right side of lower) if you need to for some reason.
This product, like most Troy gear, is very well made and feels very durable. But it will take more time to determine if it is truly capable of holding up to wear and tear. I'm confident it will.
After doing a couple dozen mag changes, it definitely feel more natural to me.
For anyone considering this part, it's also very very simple to install. Another bonus in my book.
As to 'Cons', i haven't found one yet other then paying for it.
Here are a couple pictures. The first is from Troys site, the second is the actual part on my rifle.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/hopeitsfast/Troy_Ambidextrous_Magazine_Release3a.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/hopeitsfast/091.jpg
Why=Multiple reasons in my case...
#1) Because myself like a lot of left handers, did not want to be limited by buying a "left handed" model of rifle. IMO, you are selling yourself short on being able to buy the best stuff like BCGs, and you're selling yourself short on the re-sale down the road if you choose to sell.
#2) Because i was finding it difficult to have to use my right hand to hit the mag release button and grab a spare mag. It just felt really inefficient to have to reach up with my right hand, hit the mag release, then reach back and grab a mag, then insert the mag.
It also conflicted with the way i prefer to change the mags on my pistols. Hit the mag release with my left hand(index finger), while grabbing and inserting a mag with my right.
Now, i'm sure with enough training and practice i could get smoother and faster with the standard mag release, but felt it just wasn't for me.
Now i'm able to use my index finger on my left hand to hit the mag release(like i use the bolt release), while grabbing a mag from my right side. It also allows the mag release to be used in the standard manner (right side of lower) if you need to for some reason.
This product, like most Troy gear, is very well made and feels very durable. But it will take more time to determine if it is truly capable of holding up to wear and tear. I'm confident it will.
After doing a couple dozen mag changes, it definitely feel more natural to me.
For anyone considering this part, it's also very very simple to install. Another bonus in my book.
As to 'Cons', i haven't found one yet other then paying for it.
Here are a couple pictures. The first is from Troys site, the second is the actual part on my rifle.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/hopeitsfast/Troy_Ambidextrous_Magazine_Release3a.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/hopeitsfast/091.jpg