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Posted: 9/2/2005 3:58:46 PM EDT
anybody ever have there mag release lock up? i did earlier.
Link Posted: 9/2/2005 8:57:18 PM EDT
[#1]
Was the mag release just removed/installed?    Is it a new gun?    I would have to almost assume that the catch in the release button did not get fully turned or something.  I have never heard of one getting stuck unless the screw/catch has been turned.
Link Posted: 9/2/2005 9:00:36 PM EDT
[#2]
Pull the mag lock out of the pistol, and pull the retain lock and spring.  Chances are the end of coil wind (retaining side) has a end bur that is catching the lip edge in the channel.

Best solution is to just chuck the catch spring up in a drill, and spin file the end of coil down so it fits flush or a little under size than the end of retainer.  Also, a little lapping compound on a Q-tip spun in the spring/retaining channel goes a long way to smooth out the catch pressure needed to actavate the catch.
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