[lugerholsterrepair]

Dave, I would try a MecGar mag first. Make sure you try all the possibilities before whittling away the mainspring.

I have taken a link out of a mainspring to solve a function problem and it worked. It was after a couple of frustrating days of monkeying around with the pistol chasing problems.

Mainsprings are easier to take out than you might think. I use a good strong straight steel drift to get a hold of it in the hole provided at the bottom of the mainspring guide.

You might also consider switching mainsprings to help diagnose the problem. Take two out and compare length to the good one.

Good Luck!

Jerry Burney