Trouble removing the magazine release

[Sieger]

Dave:

It sounds to me like that little flat spring has gotten itself "glued in" with gunk over the years.

After removing the grip, the proper way to remove it is to slide the bottom of the little devil forward, out of the little slot in the mag release catch.

You might try this process with the mag release pressed in all of the way, then with the mag release extended all of the way out.

I do remember having to use a little brass punch to "help" a stiffened flat spring out of that slot in the mag release years ago. Gunk and a little rust on the bottom of the spring were the problem.

After you finally get the flat spring out, the mag release will drop out of its position. Then, carefully clean the slot in the release with whatever solvent you have in your gun cleaning case (soaking overnight may be necessary).

Sieger