Any One Install the Extended Cylinder Release

[Lou_the_welder]

THANK YOU Lou_the_welder!

I just love the comparison image between PC and Hogue... very helpful.

FWIW, I'm a Lefty strong side (shooter) LEFT, Cylinder release LEFT thumb, open cylinder and hold open gun in RIGHT hand, access Speed loaders in LEFT, dump LEFT hand bump on extractor and load with LEFT with speed loader.

I am tired of straining with my LEFT thumb to get adequate cylinder release on my new-to-me 686. My original 686 is smooth as silk, my new-to-me 686 not-as-much. Just got it back from S&W for THAT fix (and it is better, though NOT nearly as smooth as my OEM 686 I bought new back in 1986 and still have).

I want and wanted this other 686 no- dash as a shooter platform for reloading. Have NOT even fired this one since I am still dealing with Seller & GB about having to send the S&W 686 to the Mother Ship for repairs.

QUESTION:
I have already determined that I want a short(er) extended cylinder release for this lefty's gun, but just a bit torn between Hogue and TK. I'm NOT into speed loading, though I am tired of fighting with my lefty reloading technique per say. FWIW, if I have to, I will grind-to-fit if needed. Best recommendations anyone?

I think the hogue or the TK should be fine. I'm going to get an extended long just to have, in the hogue. I have plenty to use them on.
It wouldn't trouble me to get the long as I primarily shoot DA only. I imagine the long might get in the way doing SA shots. Something else to consider...

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[HorizontalMike]

I think the hogue or the TK should be fine. I'm going to get an extended long just to have, in the hogue. I have plenty to use them on.
It wouldn't trouble me to get the long as I primarily shoot DA only. I imagine the long might get in the way doing SA shots. Something else to consider...

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I just ordered the "short" Hogue version. I have at least four revolvers that I can use it on, so I am sure it will worth experimenting with it...

 

[Lou_the_welder]

Ha! And I just ordered the long version from midway usa. I had a $40 gift certificate that I received for an optic, so it's only costing me 40. They say I'll get it on Monday. Well see how it goes...

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[BB4XL]

Not as big or fast,but I like this one.

http://www.sdmfabricating.com/Thumb_Latch.htm

 

[Lou_the_welder]

Just got that hogue extended "long" release. It's the same size as the stock PC extended release. Minus the different pattern on the release. Hogue part # 00686

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[HorizontalMike]

Me TOO!

Just got my "Short" Hogue Extended Release today for new-to-me No Dash 686! It fits very well IMO, even in my old Safariland #530 Klipspringer holster with a thumb break...

Actually found out that I don't really need it, after doing my own trigger job and stoning the cylinder release bar. I put it on anyway...