Does anyone have any experience with the Hogue Extended Cylinder Release on the J-Frame revolvers?

I like the extension, however, I feel that it would catch on EVERYTHING while carrying the weapon. Thoughts? Experience?

Ha ha... The only use I see for a latch like that is in timed competitions, and even then only on a K or larger frame. Out in the real world that will indeed snag on everything and probably pop open the cylinder as you draw it from a concealed holster.

I can't imagine having that release catch on everything. Even holstering your gun might be a pain. As the poster above says, the cylinder may come open on the draw. Wouldn't that be awful if you were drawing to engage a bad guy.

It looks especially incongruous on a revolver that has had the hammer spur removed to prevent being snagged by clothing.
Kind of like seeing a lead keel on a seaplane.

Best,
Rick

Thoughts?

My thought is that it is absolutely silly.

I know it's fun to modify a new aquisition. But putting that on your 640-3 is nothing short of ridiculous.
I'd recommend instead using the money for ammo, a quality holster and getting lotsa range time in.

I don't plan on getting one simply because of it's appearance and seeming ability to snag on everything during a draw. I just wanted to hear from those who may have had experience with the product.

Thanks for validating my feelings toward it!

That brings to mind an expression-- a piece of **** is a piece of ****, even if it's chrome plated.

If I were going to design that item to actually use and have it work well for the purpose intended on a carry gun, I would shorten the arm that brings it back from the screw then curve the surface where the thumb rests in the opposite direction to both follow the frame at that point and give better engagement for the thumb. Of course it seems like the whole thing is a poor solution to a nonexistent problem. JMHO, YMMV!

Froggie

Lots of competition guns have bobbed hammers since there is no need for spur when doing double action shooting and a lighter hammer allows for lighter springs and a lighter trigger pull.

A fast reload in a defensive scenario is one of the lowest priorities. Use your five shots to get you somewhere safe.

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I've thought of adding one to a M10 that I use for a range fun gun but I cannot imagine using one on a carry gun.

The only good thing is that is almost hides the uber ugly key hole for the lock.

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I use one on my 625 in USPSA and have grown to really like it. I don't believe it would fit a J frame, unless you modify the part or the frame. In fact I'm not aware of any aftermarket cylinder releases for J frames.

no speedloader for you

For all of you "glass half empty" guys...

On a positive note, if you get one you will have full unrestricted access to your lock hole!

Edmo

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For a comp gun, yes, conceal carry, no.

I played with one on a bobbed 625 5" DAO comp and it is a nice feature.

^This, for the win.

I'd kind of like to have one for my 15-3, for when I'm shooting it at the range. I don't use it for HD or CC. I couldn't bear the thought of that one rusting in evidence.
I have a 10-6 with finish issues for that.

Trouble is, it's only good for RH shooting.
I'm left handed, but I shoot both ways.
So, it would only be good for half of my range time with the 15-3.
So, my 15-3 will remain completely stock, with the possible exception of an action job.
Undecided about the action job.


My thought is that it is a part that makes as much sense on a carry gun as a slide racker on a 1911 used for CC.

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you bought the revolver for concealed carry and then made it more difficult to do so