Thumb Saver for Ruger MKII

[Lee T.]

Does anyine know if these are still available? thanks, lee

[joem]

I don't know if those are but MidwayUSA has one that fits over the mag and really works very well. They're cheap so order a couple or three along with what ever else you need.

[High Plaines Doug r]

I found that a loop, maybe 7" in dia of para cord or similar mat'l makes a pretty good "thumb saver".
In use, it's pushed under my belt with the tag end looped through the belt end. The resulting loop is put over the follower button so when the magazine is pulled away from the body, it pulls the follower down to load.

If this solution is of interest to anyone, I could take some pictures that might make my description a little more clear.
HTH
Doug

[C5M1]

That sounds pretty neat Doug; Won't break my heart to see a few pics if its no trouble.


thanx and regards, dennis

[High Plaines Doug r]

That sounds pretty neat Doug; Won't break my heart to see a few pics if its no trouble.

thanx and regards, dennis

Sorry,
I don't know how to size these "tinypic" files and the 3rd pic is a little blury but shows enough to describe what I want to show.
Keep your thumb on the follower button as you pull the magazine away from you so the cord doesn't slip off and let the button smack you.
This para cord is a little bit thicker than ideal. I have a loop that I prefer made from a boot lace around here somewhere.:icon_scratch:

http://i45.tinypic.com/30wworo.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/2ylqtqs.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/10qgbko.jpghttp://i45.tinypic.com/fm8f5.jpg

[M1Garandy]

Take a look at the HKS 22R.

[C5M1]

Thanks Doug. Will try that out next time out.


regards, dennis

[High Plaines Doug r]

Thanks Doug. Will try that out next time out.


regards, dennis

Dennis,

Give it a try. If it doesn't work for you, it looks like $3.00 will lead you to a different fix.

Doug