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VICKERS GLOCK® EXTENDED MAGAZINE RELEASE Reviews & Ratings

Extended magazine release is easy to find and operate allowing fast, smooth mag changes that save you precious seconds.Serrated release button is 3/64" longer than original, allowing easy thumb access without repositioning your hand. Replaces factory original without alteration. Constructed of high strength polymer composite.

SPECS: Polymer composite, matte black. GMR-001 and GMR-001 GT fit Glock® Models 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35. GMR-001 is 3/64" longer than OEM magazine releases, with an overall length of 1.190" (stock release is 1.140"). GMR-002 and GMR-002 GT fit Glock® Models 20, 21, 29, 30, does not fit Gen 4 or SF models with ambi or reversible safeties. Gen 4 Model fits Gen 4 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 35. GMR-004 and GMR-004 BRN work only with Gen 4 models G20, 21, 29, 30 and 41.GMR-005 BLK fits model 42.

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Reviews Summary

The Vickers Glock Extended Magazine Release receives mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its ergonomic design and ease of installation, noting it enhances magazine ejection without major grip adjustments. However, several customers are disappointed, claiming it offers minimal extension over the stock release, with some declaring it not worth the price. Overall, it's seen as a good upgrade if you require a slight improvement in comfort and operation.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Installation

70%

A consistent theme among reviewers is the simplicity of installation for the Vickers extended magazine release. Many users found it easy to replace the stock part, often highlighting the utility of online installation guides. This accessibility makes it appealing to both novice and experienced users.

Size and Ergonomics

60%

Reviewers express mixed sentiments about the size of the mag release. While some appreciate its slightly extended design that enhances usability without being excessively large, others argue that it doesn't significantly improve upon the stock release. This highlights varying user preferences regarding grip and operation.

Product Quality

65%

Users praise the overall quality and construction of the Vickers magazine release, noting that it features rounded edges, preventing discomfort or accidents during use. Many reviewers recommend it for its durability and comfort compared to OEM parts.

Cost vs. Value

50%

Several customers mention the price of the product, stating it may be on the higher side for the minor extension it offers. While some feel it justifies the cost due to improved ergonomics, others express disappointment, feeling it does not deliver substantial benefits over the factory part.

Performance in Action

40%

Performance reviews vary, with many users noting that the release improves magazine changes. However, some experts and experienced users feel the extension is negligible and even render it less functional for certain hand sizes. Feedback indicates a need for consideration based on individual hand size and grip style.

Fit for Specific Models

55%

Users report varying experiences based on their Glock models, with some finding it works perfectly while others describe it as unsuitable or no better than the original. This inconsistency emphasizes the need to evaluate compatibility with specific Glock variants before making a purchase.

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Wrong part 😟

This was the wrong part for a Glock 19. Sent it back. Even if it did fit it wouldn’t have extended anything. Would have been a waste of time either way. Fail

by RONALD D. on December 11, 2023

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Same dimensions as G19x

FYI, GMR 003 I recieved is almost identical to what came in my G19x save for the color. I measured it. It is not significantly extended from the OEM G19x part. Nothing wrong with it per say. A box of ammo would have been a better investment in my case.

VICKERS TACTICAL EXT. MAG CATCH

I am a certified Glock Armorer/Swat Instructor in the LE Sector. I installed this on my Glock 43. I immediately removed and reverted back to the original factory catch. This is not, in no way, an Extended Magazine Catch like advertised. The Vickers Catch has a shorter profile than the factory one. This making it difficult to release the magazine. I have purchase multiple Vickers parts and by far the Vickers Tactical Ext. for the Glock 43 is garbage! I am very disappointed in Brownell's for selling such a misrepresented product and Vicker's for marketing such a product. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!! Keep the original factory catch. You won't be disappointed.

don't waste you money

it all most the same size as the stock one

Worse than original

I tried the gen 4 extended and it is not an improvement over the original design. It seems to be simply the same thing except the protruding edge by the trigger guard is slimmed down, making it smaller and very slightly harder to drop a mag than the factory mag release. I returned mine and wouldn't recommend the tangodown extended mag release for gen 4 glocks

Essentially No Benefit

We buy extensions to extend the mag release, and this doesn't do that. It maybe juts out an additional 1mm, which is essentially useless when you can't reach the ejection button without shifting to begin with. The label for this should be "an excellent factory quality identical replacement mag release". If you're buying one so you can drop mags more easily, this isn't the answer you're looking for, unless you're one of the three people in the world that only need a 1mm linear extension.

Recommend for Gens 1-3 not 4-5

If you own a Glock Gen 1-3 this is a great and recommended upgrade. I have done at least a hundred for customers. The Gen 4 one, I was not impressed with at all. I think the stock one is more functional.

Does not improve mag release

Have multiple vickers parts and love them all, but this mag release is no larger than the factory one and honestly is even harder to use than the factory one. save your money

Terrible

Installed this product and immediately re-installed the factory mag catch release. I have never purchased a product through Brownell's that wasn't great until this one. Even when I smash down on this mag release, it is still hesitant to release the mag, and I assure you it is installed 100% correctly. It is truly terrible, and I hope that no one else wastes their money on this product. I hope this review will advise you in a different direction. Either keep what you have stock, or purchase something other than this, because it is far inferior to the stock mag release.

Save your $$..

I love Brownell's and have spent a lot of $$ here this year, but this product is a total FAIL for both the Glock 42 and the Glock 43. I could not believe this product touted as an "extended" mag release is anything but extended. It is no better than stock. I would have sent both back, but my time is worth more than the hassle. Sorry to sound like a whiner, but I can't understand why Vickers and Brownell's can possible sell this item as extended...especially Vickers for crying out loud. Save your $$ guys and gals...let my pain be your gain and look for another brand.