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Old 12-22-2009, 02:29 AM
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I have a 1076 with the mag release on the right side of the frame, set up for a left handed shooter. Can I use the existing parts to reverse position to the left side of the frame or do I need specific parts to move it over?
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I have a 1076 with the mag release on the right side of the frame, set up for a left handed shooter. Can I use the existing parts to reverse position to the left side of the frame or do I need specific parts to move it over?
Let me answer that for you sniper. You can not use the left hand mag catch. You must order the correct part from the factory.
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Let me answer that for you sniper. You can not use the left hand mag catch. You must order the correct part from the factory.
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BTDT.

FWIW, in the newer TSW guns the frames were machined on the double column mag models allowing the original mag catch to be switched (and flipped) to the other side. The machining requirements and dimensions of the .45 frames (same as the 10mm's) however, and required that a different part be used when switching the gun to left-handed mag release orientation.

I guess that makes 3 of us in this thread, now, huh?
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