SWFA throw lever

[Trevor96]

So I got my first SWFA 3-9 a few weeks ago

So while playing around and shooting with it, the power adjustment seems a little stiffer than I'm used to on other scopes I have.

At the 5x line there's a small hole with a screw in it. Is that something I could take out and put a screw in throw lever in? Or should I leave that screw alone?

Otherwise I'm really liking the scope

 

[Rob5589]

I pulled the screw out of mine to check. It's a short pin with a few small threads on the head end. Not sure if it would accept something else and or be sturdy enough. You could do one of these,

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[ChrisAU]

SWFA used to have a throw lever for the 3-9 but it has been discontinued, too bad it was a nice addition.

 

[Trevor96]

I thought about one of those, but the rail I've got to mount my thermal scope comes right underneath the adjustment ring, and I'm not sure if I have the clearance for anything in-between

 

[fwafwow]

I thought about one of those, but the rail I've got to mount my thermal scope comes right underneath the adjustment ring, and I'm not sure if I have the clearance for anything in-between

I have just realized the same tightness on my 3-9. What did you decide to do?

 

[Trevor96]

I haven't been shooting much this summer so I didn't do anything with it yet. It's still tight

 

[fwafwow]

I haven't been shooting much this summer so I didn't do anything with it yet. It's still tight

Got it - and same for me on not shooting. I figure when the RS Special comes in cut to 16" I will mount one of the SWFAs and see how the throw lever might fit (or not). I may also get another set of Aadmount covers, and they also make a throw lever.

 

[Antares]

I have one of the MK Machining levers on the focus ring of my 10x that I use for NRL22 matches. Works fine.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have one of the MK Machining levers on the focus ring of my 10x that I use for NRL22 matches. Works fine.

I have one of those too, I think I got it off eBay a year or so ago. It was made for the 3-9. It fits and works well.

 

[flyfisher117]

You end up replacing the screw? My 3-15 has this little nub. I wish it were about 3/8 longer. Been thinking Bout making one.

 

[Trevor96]

No I didn't, if the 3-9 had a nub like that I'd be tickled

 

[fwafwow]

Any updates? I have finally mounted the 3-9, so I think I now need a throw lever. I looked up the MK Machining and it got a negative review on Amazon. It’s just one comment, but it makes me lean towards the Aadland - but it’s a bit pricier, and large. (The real concern is that if I order anything from there again, I will end up buying more scope covers, then maybe a throw lever for my 3-15, etc.)

 

[JohnB]

I bought the cheapest option from MK machining and haven't been happy with it. There is a small ledge to hang onto the edge of the magnification ring but the way I have my diopter set up there isn't enough room for that so the levers from MK machining don't work. I modified mine with a dremel to remove the ledge and it mostly works but occasionally will slide out of place. I'd way prefer an option like the 3-15 above. That looks 100% superior.

 

[Sadler]

I know this is an old thread but has anybody tried these?

Exact Fit Throw Lever, SWFA 3-9X42

Fits SWFA 3-9X42 Classic Tactical Rifle Scopes. Our Exact Fit Throw Lever provides unparalleled ease of use. The ergonomically designed knob makes manipulation of the power ring fast, sure and comfortable during high pressure use. Much the way a "Tactical Bolt Knob" improves manipulation of a...

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[fwafwow]

I know this is an old thread but has anybody tried these?

Exact Fit Throw Lever, SWFA 3-9X42

Fits SWFA 3-9X42 Classic Tactical Rifle Scopes. Our Exact Fit Throw Lever provides unparalleled ease of use. The ergonomically designed knob makes manipulation of the power ring fast, sure and comfortable during high pressure use. Much the way a "Tactical Bolt Knob" improves manipulation of a...

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Yes, I got mine recently. I haven't had it long enough to use it much in the field or at the range, but it seems to work perfectly.

 

[Sadler]

Yes, I got mine recently. I haven't had it long enough to use it much in the field or at the range, but it seems to work perfectly.View attachment 657718View attachment 657719

Looks like it fits better than the MKmachinging version I tried. Thanks for the info.

 

[5811]

I wish I had seen this a couple weeks ago. I ordered two MK Machining throw levers and neither of them fit. The hole drilled for the screw is off, so they wont tighten up on my 3-9. I am not sure if I will be able to make these work with a dremel a file, but I might as well try.

I reached out to SWFA today, no idea if/when throw levers will be back in stock. Maybe they are the big black Friday announcement - throw levers in stock!

That Aadland Engineering throw looks good. Does it also have a lip that sits in between the zoom ring and the lock ring for the reticle focus? all of mine are pretty tight in there.

Im about to resort to a hose clamp with tape on it. My zoom rings are about impossible to move, no matter how much time I spend working them. Definitely no chance of turning them in the cold, or with gloves on.

 

[kad11]

Monstrum Triton Throw Lever

Maximize the efficiency of magnification transitions with fluid precision using the Monstrum Triton Throw Lever. The Triton attaches and detaches easily to the magnification ring. Constructed of skeletonized, lightweight hard-anodized aluminum.

monstrumtactical.com

The 42mm is a good fit on the 3-9 zoom ring.

 

[5811]

Monstrum Triton Throw Lever

Maximize the efficiency of magnification transitions with fluid precision using the Monstrum Triton Throw Lever. The Triton attaches and detaches easily to the magnification ring. Constructed of skeletonized, lightweight hard-anodized aluminum.

monstrumtactical.com

The 42mm is a good fit on the 3-9 zoom ring.

Thanks for this, I will give it a try.

 

[kad11]

Thanks for this, I will give it a try.

They're like $15 on Amazon