Will the STI Extended Mag Paddle Style Button screw onto the Wilson Combat Extended Mag Paddle Style Button?
I have to use a paddle style mag release button because of a mangled thumb. I just installed a Wilson version but don't care for it's aggressive style.
I really want the STI version but don't know if it will just screw on the top of the Wilson post. The STI comes with a 4/40 tpi screw, but I don't know what the Wilson Combat version is.
I have considered the myriad of workarounds to using a paddle so please don't bring that up.
I discovered both use a 4/40 screw. The Wilson post top is a half cut to keep the paddle from rotating. That can be ground off if need be bit what does the underside of the STI button look like? Anybody have one?
The underside of the STI button is slightly recessed so a small lip goes around the mag release. The recessed part that touches the mag release is smooth.
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The underside of the STI button is slightly recessed so a small lip goes
around the mag release. The recessed part that touches the mag release is
smooth.
Thanks for the pic and description. I ordered it today from Brownell (a blued one from the pic).
Being round to fit over the post seems like it would slip rotate. Is there anything inherent in the design to keep it from rotating? If not does the tightness of the screw (or LocTite Blue) work?
I used the C&S which had no locating lug. A tight screw and a drop of Loctite kept if from shifting. Be careful with the Loctite, the screw hole may open into the magazine catch lock hole. You don't want to glue it in place.
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I used the C&S which had no locating lug. A tight screw and a drop of
Loctite kept if from shifting. Be careful with the Loctite, the screw hole may
open into the magazine catch lock hole. You don't want to glue it in
place.
Wow, THANKS for the tip! I'm an old guy and it seems all my life I've done thing twice to get them right. I never would have given that possibility a thought if you hadn't mentioned it.