Am I dumb?

[Rant Durden]

So I read about this take down lever/ thumb rest on another site and part of me thinks oh cool, but another part is whispering "gimmick."
What do you think?

Thumb Rests

The Align Tactical® THUMB REST TAKEDOWN LEVER is compatible with all models of Sig Sauer® P320 (M17/M18)® pistols. Hardened S7 tool steel part finished in Black Oxide. Approved for USPSA Production. Made in USA with lifetime warranty.

www.aligntactical.com

 

[KZP]

First reaction: makes the gun even wider for conceal carry.

 

[_Windrider_]

First reaction: makes the gun even wider for conceal carry.

That and I feel like it could put unnecessary tension on the left side of the gun as you will inevitably put pressure on it possibly causing you to shoot low and left. Seems like a crutch to overcome bad form.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

There are plenty of race guns that use them, so I don't think they are all gymic, but I've never seen one on a not race gun, so seems very narrow use.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

 

[FuhQ]

So I read about this take down lever/ thumb rest on another site and part of me thinks oh cool, but another part is whispering "gimmick."
What do you think?

Thumb Rests

The Align Tactical® THUMB REST TAKEDOWN LEVER is compatible with all models of Sig Sauer® P320 (M17/M18)® pistols. Hardened S7 tool steel part finished in Black Oxide. Approved for USPSA Production. Made in USA with lifetime warranty.

www.aligntactical.com

If it walks like a duck...And talks like a duck... It's probably a duck.

 

[DocRDS]

Its a "Gas Pedal" for fast competition shooting. Its a thing

For competition/speed shooting.

The original "go be poor somewhere else"

 

[atomic41]

It is absolutely an upgrade for fast follow-up shots. If you learn how to use it, you will reduce muzzle rise on recoil and improve your speed. This came from the competition world and it's not even debatable.

I have one of the early P320s and my first gen had a big takedown lever. Lots of people complained about it so Sig reduced the size. Those people that complained don't understand what they had, but those of us that do will always keep the bigger lever because it rocks.

 

[b6graham]

you don't know what you don't know

 

[atomic41]

That and I feel like it could put unnecessary tension on the left side of the gun as you will inevitably put pressure on it possibly causing you to shoot low and left. Seems like a crutch to overcome bad form.

It improves your speed. Bad form is bad form and has nothing to do with this.

 

[cas6969]

I put one on my Limited gun some years back. Used it a few range trips to get used to it, modify it bit, mostly rounding edges and the like. First actual match I used it in... I hated it. Three stages in I got the screwdriver out and removed it.

Like most things, what works well for some, won't for others.