Thumb release for pistol magazine

Firearms – Breech loading – Grip magazine pistols

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F41A 961

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051136031

ABSTRACT:
A thumb release for pistol magazines includes a kit for modifying a conventional pistol. The modification kit includes a release lever which is mounted for slidable movement within the rectangular opening existing in the handle housing of the pistol. The conventional magazine catch is removed and replaced with a modified magazine catch which has a lever projecting so as to be contacted by vertical movement of the release lever. The grip plate on the pistol handle is substituted with a modified grip plate having an opening through which a thumb rest will project, the thumb rest being connected to the release lever for operation of the release lever.

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