Thumb Brake?

[gungate]

I was at the range the other day and a guy there was using an auto with a modified slide lock. I asked about it and he said it was some sort of "thumb brake" that helped you to grip the gun properly. I wanted to check this out further but having trouble finding it. Anyone know what this was?

 

[DutchV]

I think it's more commonly called a "thumb rest".

Like this:

Thumbrest for Ruger MK IV | Volquartsen Firearms

volquartsen.com

 

[E.Shell]

Some call them 'gas pedals' too.

 

[gungate]

I think it's more commonly called a "thumb rest".

Like this:

Thumbrest for Ruger MK IV | Volquartsen Firearms

volquartsen.com

It did not look like this at all.

 

[trickg]

Did it look like this?

Align Tactical Thumb Rest for Glock

Align Tactical Thumb Rest for Glock

benstoegerproshop.com

 

[willtill]

Did it look like this?

Align Tactical Thumb Rest for Glock

Align Tactical Thumb Rest for Glock

benstoegerproshop.com

Man, that’s bizarre. I’ve never seen anything like that.

 

[trickg]

Man, that’s bizarre. I’ve never seen anything like that.

To me that looks like a solution in search of a problem.

 

[outrider58]

?

 

[5cary]

GoGuns makes 'em for a bunch of different models. I see it as a crutch for poor grip.

I do wonder how you get a holster to fit if you're using one - unless it's just a range toy.

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[willtill]

To me that looks like a solution in search of a problem.

Yep. No likey.

 

[outrider58]

GoGuns makes 'em for a bunch of different models. I see it as a crutch for poor grip.

I do wonder how you get a holster to fit if you're using one - unless it's just a range toy.

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IIRC, the Gas Pedal first showed up on AR15(and M4). Invented by a former SEAL?

I agree, It's a crutch. I think it has legitimate applications for people who are only able shoot one-handed.

 

[5cary]

IIRC, the Gas Pedal first showed up on AR15(and M4). Invented by a former SEAL?

I agree, It's a crutch. I think it has legitimate applications for people who are only able shoot one-handed.

Genuine question: If they are shooting one handed...how do they use it? They're generally mounted support hand side. Or am I missing something?

 

[BFMIN]

I can't speak for semi-auto users but I do know there's a school where bending the strong hand thumb DOWN under the weak hand thumb, with a D/A revolver actually tightens the grip without increasing muscle strain.
Maye this is what they're trying to do?

 

[K31]

It's a piece of leather with a hole in it for controlling your level wind reel.

 

[gungate]

GoGuns makes 'em for a bunch of different models. I see it as a crutch for poor grip.

I do wonder how you get a holster to fit if you're using one - unless it's just a range toy.

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This is it thanks!

 

[outrider58]

Genuine question: If they are shooting one handed...how do they use it? They're generally mounted support hand side. Or am I missing something?

I was thinking, if you are shooting right handed, possibly your right thumb would have better purchase to help control muzzle flip. But at second glance, the doohickey is too far forward(made for support thumb) so not much help, after all.

 

[gungate]

I was thinking, if you are shooting right handed, possibly your right thumb would have better purchase to help control muzzle flip. But at second glance, the doohickey is too far forward(made for support thumb) so not much help, after all.

The guy that had it was explaining that it is used for a 2 handed stance. The supporting hand's thumb goes on this. He was showing that with a correct grip it nestled perfectly on the pad.

 

[smokey]

Yup, pretty common now. Manufacturers have started molding thumb ramps in to the frame for support hand pressure.

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It helps keep the gun flat and has been a thing on competition guns for years.

 

[outrider58]

The guy that had it was explaining that it is used for a 2 handed stance. The supporting hand's thumb goes on this. He was showing that with a correct grip it nestled perfectly on the pad.

Yup Yup.

 

[Blaster229]

To me that looks like a solution in search of a problem.

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