FFT Oversized Bolt Release Button - New Product

[Milspec]

On 4/2/2021 at 4:09 PM, TKAN53 said:

Looks nice!

Here's one I put together using a 1911 extended mag release button. Just had to drill and tap for a 5-40 screw to fit.  All for about $25

I like this a lot. 

[RJHUB]

I liked that one too.  I did one similar with a smooth button.  Same one on a Franchi Infinity 3.5

[les_garten]

When you change out these releases for say a FFT or Taran Tactical, do they scratch the receiver when you use them?

[les_garten]

On 4/2/2021 at 4:09 PM, TKAN53 said:

Looks nice!

Here's one I put together using a 1911 extended mag release button. Just had to drill and tap for a 5-40 screw to fit.  All for about $25

I've always liked this one, where did you get it?

[TKAN53]

13 hours ago, les_garten said:

I've always liked this one, where did you get it?

Go to eBay and type "oversize mag release button 1911" in the search box. sladestreettactical is the vendor I purchase mine from.

 

[les_garten]

37 minutes ago, TKAN53 said:

Go to eBay and type "oversize mag release button 1911" in the search box. sladestreettactical is the vendor I purchase mine from.

 

 

Thanx!  No scratching of the receiver with this?

[D'zaster]

Les, I tried one of the oversized GGG bolt handles which kisses the receiver when I insert it. I'll probably have it machined a bit for future use. Right now the RX Arms bolt handle is my go-to.

[Milspec]

I'm digging this one.  Dawson makes good stuff.  I have an extra shell latch laying around...thinking about it!

 

https://dawsonprecision.com/mag-release-button-1911-2011-hicap-lo-pro-by-dawson-precision/

 

 

 

Edited September 4, 2021 by Milspec

[Milspec]

[D'zaster]

My reply to Les_garten was for a different thread - sorry

[les_garten]

18 minutes ago, D'zaster said:

My reply to Les_garten was for a different thread - sorry

I'm readin' them both at the same time as well!

[les_garten]

I've been  afeared of doing one of these because I thought I would scratch up the receiver as it was actuated.   But I like the 1911 ones.

Edited September 4, 2021 by les_garten

[TKAN53]

16 hours ago, les_garten said:

 

Thanx!  No scratching of the receiver with this?

None. Plenty of clearance when button is depressed. JTM / johnmasen.com is the manufacturer of the mag release button sold on eBay. You can order direct through them and save a few bucks. The Dawson while nicely made, is smaller in diameter than the JTM.

Edited September 4, 2021 by TKAN53
added info

[Milspec]

47 minutes ago, TKAN53 said:

None. Plenty of clearance when button is depressed. JTM / johnmasen.com is the manufacturer of the mag release button sold on eBay. You can order direct through them and save a few bucks. The Dawson while nicely made, is smaller in diameter than the JTM.

I wish I could find the dimensions of both.  I saw a photo of a 1911 with the Dawson which puts it into perspective.  I can't seem to find one of the John Mason on a 1911.

[Milspec]

This looks like what Benelli parts uses on their oversized bolt release.  He's tapping the oem shell latch and I think he's using this Benelli oem Super Black Eagle II button. 

I like that it's a Benelli made part.  Not that crazy about the domed shape though.  For $15 I might give it a shot.  I just have to find out the thread pitch.

 

https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/b60101

 

Edited September 10, 2021 by Milspec

[joeryu]

4 hours ago, Milspec said:

This looks like what Benelli parts uses on their oversized bolt release.  He's tapping the oem shell latch and I think he's using this Benelli oem Super Black Eagle II button. 

I like that it's a Benelli made part.  Not that crazy about the domed shape though.  For $15 I might give it a shot.  I just have to find out the thread pitch.

 

https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/b60101

 

 

I have the round Benelli Parts oversized bolt release on my setup and I love it. I definitely wanted something round and not rectangular like most others; this was mostly a visual/appearance thing for me. I saw FFT's round option shortly after I installed the Benelliparts one, but can't say I was a fan of the knurling on them / looked a bit out of place to me. I do really like how the benelliparts one looks with the 1/2" FFT charging handle as they are both the same size (round 1/2") and they line up perfectly visually. 

[les_garten]

7 minutes ago, joeryu said:

 

I have the round Benelli Parts oversized bolt release on my setup and I love it. I definitely wanted something round and not rectangular like most others; this was mostly a visual/appearance thing for me. I saw FFT's round option shortly after I installed the Benelliparts one, but can't say I was a fan of the knurling on them / looked a bit out of place to me. I do really like how the benelliparts one looks with the 1/2" FFT charging handle as they are both the same size (round 1/2") and they line up perfectly visually. 

Could you post a pic of how it looks?

[Milspec]

1 minute ago, les_garten said:

Could you post a pic of how it looks?

This ^^^^^^

It would be great to see how it looks installed.  B parts doesn't show a photo of that on his website.

[joeryu]

Here’s a closeup of the benelliparts one installed

 

[rubicon20032003]

I have a Benelliparts one laying around somewhere in parts bin..I didn’t care for it and pulled it.I think the fft one is best out there now.But everyone likes something different 

Edited September 11, 2021 by rubicon20032003

[RJHUB]

On 9/2/2021 at 4:46 PM, RJHUB said:

I liked that one too.  I did one similar with a smooth button.  Same one on a Franchi Infinity 3.5

Did you see this one?  Smooth texture.

[alpha 33]

Serrated, grooved, knurled or smooth, the size looks ideal..............................

[Milspec]

11 hours ago, joeryu said:

Here’s a closeup of the benelliparts one installed

 

Thanks for posting this.  How pronounced is the convex/domed shape?  The Nordic Components button doesn't look too bad either.

Edited September 11, 2021 by Milspec

[joeryu]

7 hours ago, Milspec said:

Thanks for posting this.  How pronounced is the convex/domed shape?  The Nordic Components button doesn't look too bad either.

Here is a pic showing the convex shape

[Milspec]

57 minutes ago, joeryu said:

Here is a pic showing the convex shape

Thanks.  That's not too bad.  I assume it does not make contact with the receiver when pressed.