Sliding glass door lock

A quick learner says:
August 16, 2017
The one I see pictured on your web site appears to be smaller than mine, do you have this one?
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
August 22, 2017
Your latch is an older, longer version of the 82-217A which is no longer made anymore. You will need to replace your complete handle set. My suggestion would be to use the 82-005 surface mounted handle. See what you think.
A home owner from 21237 says:
June 9, 2023

could someone please re-check to see if the LONGER VERSION OF 82-217A is available anywhere,,,, i have also attached a photo of what i am looking for,,,,,, also, since the 82-217A is shorter than what i am looking for, i think i could modify it so that i could get it to mount in the door handle,,,, BUT DO YOU THINK THAT THE LATCH ITSELF will work the same as my older part that i am looking for?,,, i look forward to hearing back from you if my original part is available or if i can modify the 82-217A to make the mounting longer, WILL THE LATCH ITSELF WORK LIKE MY OLD PART,,,, let me know,,,,, thanks.
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the longer version of this latch is still discontinued and not something that we can supply. I don't think the 82-217A will fit in the old handle, but if you think you can retrofit it to work then it may be worth considering. They function the same way, it's just a matter of size.

Ultimately though I think you'd be better off getting a new handle set, specifically our 82-005.
Surface Mount Sliding Door Handle Assembly, 4-15/16"
Surface Mount Sliding Door Handle Assembly, 4-15/16"
82-005
$27.90
Patio Door Inside Latch, 2-11/16"
Patio Door Inside Latch, 2-11/16"
82-217A
$12.38
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