Heads up for new thumb latches

[Tyrod]

I came across this today. Dillon Precision has K,L,N thumb latches both old and new style on sale for $25. I don't know if this is a good deal, but it is $10.00 off their regular price.

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[johnsonl]

Those are sweet. If you get one, put up a pic and let us know how it works out!

 

[Tyrod]

Those are sweet. If you get one, put up a pic and let us know how it works out!

I have no need for any.

 

[diamonback68]

Those are not exact replacements. They have squared off checkering instead of oval shaped at the front of the thumb concave, also they are checkered cross hatch, instead of diagonally. Just saying, they won't look like original equipment.

 

[stantheman86]

What is the advantage that these offer over the stock thumblatches?

If I wanted one just for range use, I have been looking at the Hogue thumblatches.

 

[markush]

What is the advantage that these offer over the stock thumblatches?

If I wanted one just for range use, I have been looking at the Hogue thumblatches.

I've been looking at these for a while and if I had 25.00 burning a hole in my pocket I would get one for my 617.

This is what SDM says about their latches...

"CNC machined, bar stock, (as opposed to the MIM stuff now) thumb latch gives S&W K, L and N frame revolvers true, 30 lpi checkering that "sticks" to your thumb for positive contact when unlatching the cylinder. Models available for both the Old, rounded style and the New, angular style latches. Careful manufacturing processes ensure that checkering stays sharp with no peening."

Bar stock and sticky checkering is good in my book.

 

[smithcollector]

I have a Hogue thumb latch on my 617. I dig it.

 

[snubbiefan]

I like to steal the good ones from my brother-n-laws guns at the gun shows while he is gone and I am "watching all the tables".

 

[Airedale]

What is the advantage that these offer over the stock thumblatches?

If I wanted one just for range use, I have been looking at the Hogue thumblatches.

I use the Hogue latches on my USPSA and ICORE revolvers. They are great for the intended purpose.
Dave

 

[1 old 0311]

I came across this today. Dillon Precision has K,L,N thumb latches both old and new style on sale for $25. I don't know if this is a good deal, but it is $10.00 off their regular price.

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Before buying ANYTHING from Dillon check the TOTAL price, goods, shipping, handling, packaging, etc. They do get 'creative' with their billing.