Magazine spring replacement

LugerLizzie · 04-23-2004, 01:00 AM

Can I get some directions on HOW TO: replace the spring in a luger magazine. I bought the new Wolf springs, just need your tips and expertise on how not to damage or mar the magazine during disassembly and reassembly. Is there any thing else I should do or check while I have the magazine apart? Or is there a link to a site that can tell me?

Johnny C. Kitchens · 04-23-2004, 02:09 AM

Which magazine do you have???

LugerLizzie · 04-23-2004, 05:12 PM

I have the crimped sheet metal type. (Not the extruded type). Some with Aluminum bottoms (G date) and others with wood bottoms (.30 commercial).

Johnny C. Kitchens · 04-23-2004, 09:59 PM

The way to replace the spring, is to get the base off, by removing the two pins that run through the body and base. I used a small clamp long enough to hold the base to the body without the pins. To get the pins out I used a punch and hammer. I have no doubt that there is a better way!!! After changing springs, I tried the hammer and punch to replace the pins. It don't work too well. I finally settled on a small C-Clamp to squeeze the pins in place. That worked like a charm. I did clean out the inside of the body while it was apart...

04-23-2004, 01:00 AM	#1
LugerLizzie User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calif. Coast Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Magazine spring replacement Can I get some directions on HOW TO: replace the spring in a luger magazine. I bought the new Wolf springs, just need your tips and expertise on how not to damage or mar the magazine during disassembly and reassembly. Is there any thing else I should do or check while I have the magazine apart? Or is there a link to a site that can tell me?

04-23-2004, 02:09 AM	#2
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Which magazine do you have??? __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

04-23-2004, 09:59 PM	#4
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	The way to replace the spring, is to get the base off, by removing the two pins that run through the body and base. I used a small clamp long enough to hold the base to the body without the pins. To get the pins out I used a punch and hammer. I have no doubt that there is a better way!!! After changing springs, I tried the hammer and punch to replace the pins. It don't work too well. I finally settled on a small C-Clamp to squeeze the pins in place. That worked like a charm. I did clean out the inside of the body while it was apart... __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

04-23-2004, 05:12 PM	#3
LugerLizzie User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calif. Coast Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the crimped sheet metal type. (Not the extruded type). Some with Aluminum bottoms (G date) and others with wood bottoms (.30 commercial).