Simple 1911 Question - Mag Release

gunovice · October 4, 2006, 03:48 PM

Can the magazine release button be removed and replaced from a 1911A1 clone (RIA) without removing any of the other guts?

Jim Watson · October 4, 2006, 04:34 PM

Yes.
Look up the instructions, the slotted retainer is NOT a screw.

parrothead2581 · October 16, 2006, 06:30 PM

How do I change the mag release to the right hand side? I'm a lefty and would like to try it on the right, although I'm afraid I'll accidentally hit when I draw.

Jim Watson · October 16, 2006, 07:02 PM

You can't. It takes new parts and some modification.
There is an ambi magazine catch from S&A that calls for one small cut made in the frame.
http://www.smithandalexander.com/gui...ml#mag-release

There is a reversed catch made by someone in the racegun industry for people who think punching the catch with their trigger finger is faster, though I do not have an advert at hand.

James K · October 17, 2006, 07:58 PM

I haven't seen anything on it for a while, but there used to be a "left hand" mag release on the market. It was an ordinary mag release with what looked like an eyehook welded to the right side. To operate it, the left handed shooter reached up with his right hand and pulled the hook, releasing the magazine. I suppose a string or cord could have been used also.

Jim

Dave Haven · October 17, 2006, 10:04 PM

I'm left-handed. I just use my trigger finger to release the magazine on my 1911A1 and my Beretta 92. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but it works well for me.

October 4, 2006, 03:48 PM	#1
gunovice Member Join Date: May 26, 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 34	Simple 1911 Question - Mag Release Can the magazine release button be removed and replaced from a 1911A1 clone (RIA) without removing any of the other guts?

October 16, 2006, 06:30 PM	#3
parrothead2581 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 1,268	How do I change the mag release to the right hand side? I'm a lefty and would like to try it on the right, although I'm afraid I'll accidentally hit when I draw. __________________ But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. Psalm 52:8

October 4, 2006, 04:34 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	Yes. Look up the instructions, the slotted retainer is NOT a screw.

October 16, 2006, 07:02 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	You can't. It takes new parts and some modification. There is an ambi magazine catch from S&A that calls for one small cut made in the frame. http://www.smithandalexander.com/gui...ml#mag-release There is a reversed catch made by someone in the racegun industry for people who think punching the catch with their trigger finger is faster, though I do not have an advert at hand.

October 17, 2006, 07:58 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I haven't seen anything on it for a while, but there used to be a "left hand" mag release on the market. It was an ordinary mag release with what looked like an eyehook welded to the right side. To operate it, the left handed shooter reached up with his right hand and pulled the hook, releasing the magazine. I suppose a string or cord could have been used also. Jim

October 17, 2006, 10:04 PM	#6
Dave Haven Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2000 Location: near Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 790	I'm left-handed. I just use my trigger finger to release the magazine on my 1911A1 and my Beretta 92. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but it works well for me.