Outz, I thought the bottom button was going to be weird too, but it turns out I like it better. I picked up my V2 the other day and without thinking, tried to press the bottom. It actually feels more natural.
Wench, the lighter spring that ships with the V3 is super easy to push. It will activate just sitting on its end if the lock isn't engaged. Steve prefers the lighter spring over the heavier one.