[LSU FAN]

How do you install the finger extensions? I unloaded my magazine and haven't figured out what the next move is.

 

[hangtree]

On the mag, push the little button in with something like a punch. I used a pen.
Then slide the plate forward a little while keeping your thumb over the opening to keep the footplate and spring from flying out across the room. Then go ahead and remove the old plate while covering the spring with your thumb.
Then push the new extension on until it locks in place. Pull back and forth too be sure the little button had locked in the extension's hole.
You can use the new footplate that came with your extension if you want. Just be sure to remove the old one first. I just used the same on that was already attached to the spring and left the new footplate off.

 

[LSU FAN]

Thanks Hangtree. I will go try that right now.

 

[LSU FAN]

Well that was easy enough. Now I see what everybody has been talking about on the gap that looks like crap. I remember seeing a solution for that somewhere, I think.

 

[hangtree]

I think it was an o-ring. Prolly can do a search here and find it. Seems there was a particular size that best filled the gap.

 

[LSU FAN]

I did several searches with no luck. Went through several of the forums with no luck either. Oh well, I'll find it later maybe. Thanks.

 

[xenicintelligence]

I think it was an o-ring. Prolly can do a search here and find it. Seems there was a particular size that best filled the gap.

i believe you are correct,but i am not sure as to the size of the o-rings. you may have to go really small and double up to find the correct size.

someone on the forum has used them to fix their problem, i just can't remember who.

i don't have extensions on my LCP, i just curl the pinky under the bottom for now.

i think the original problem had to deal with making their magizine operate better and not the extensions --i am really not sure though.

you might want to pm jocko to see if he knows the answer, jocko has extensive knowledge with kel-tecs and since the pistols are similar maybe the problem has been addressed on the kel-tec forum in the past.

best regards,
x

 

[habanero]

I did several searches with no luck. Went through several of the forums with no luck either. Oh well, I'll find it later maybe. Thanks.

I think it was Ooben that came up with the o ring fix for that problem.

 

[vandave]

He actually sent me two of them pro-bono.

 

[MNBud]

I can only assume you are using a Kel Tec extension. Did you realize that Ruger and Pearce are making extensions now that don't leave the gap? They are a good fit, at least the Pearce is. I haven't actually seen a Ruger extension yet.

 

[skywagon]

;DI ordered them from the Pea store and they fit nice and were easy installl .

 

[LSU FAN]

I hate to say it, but I ordered my 2 from eBay for $6 shipping included. I guess I'll never learn. I don't know if they are Kel Tec or not. It just said "fits lcp".

 

[LSU FAN]

I just went to the elsie pea store and invested in the Pearce extensions. Should have got these to start with.
Live and learn.

 

[SandraKaye]

LSU....
You will be happy with the Pearce extensions.... They fit like they were made for the LCP....wait....they were......

SK
Havin 'fun waiting for my recall box....

 

[LSU FAN]

Thanks SK. I'm sure they will be great. I still want a bayonet 4 it 2.

 

[pistol-packin-preacher]

Keep in mind that when you get your LCP back from the recall repairs, there will probably be a $25 gift certificate for the Ruger store. Right now the extensions there are 2 for $10.

 

[LSU FAN]

I feel violated Then. I just paid $12 & change for mine. $15.90 all together from the elsie pea store.

 

[hangtree]

I like the look of the Pearce extensions better. They match the pistol better than Rugers. IMHO of course.