P08 Shooter Recoil ejects magazine

John Sabato · 04-17-2009, 03:14 PM

Removing the magazine catch for a closeup exam is pretty easy. Just CAREFULLY remove the left grip (caution not to break out the area around the safetly lever) and slide the mag catch spring out of its groove and the catch will then be free to remove it. You should be able to tell if the retention boss is worn down allowing the magazine to drop out under recoil.

Also check the retention notch in the magazine for excessive wear.

calibrator · 04-17-2009, 10:35 PM

Clark, I have been putting those replacement grips made in India on my shooters. After a little carving, filing, sanding and a #000 steel wool buffing they look quite good for a $15 investment. At first I didn't pay attention to the fit around the mag release spring and had a problem with mag retention, just a slight bit of interference was enough to release the mag when firing. The mag seemed to latch, but not when fired. Filing more clearance above the spring cured the problem. Best Regards Joe

04-17-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Removing the magazine catch for a closeup exam is pretty easy. Just CAREFULLY remove the left grip (caution not to break out the area around the safetly lever) and slide the mag catch spring out of its groove and the catch will then be free to remove it. You should be able to tell if the retention boss is worn down allowing the magazine to drop out under recoil. Also check the retention notch in the magazine for excessive wear. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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04-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 271 Times in 108 Posts	Clark, I have been putting those replacement grips made in India on my shooters. After a little carving, filing, sanding and a #000 steel wool buffing they look quite good for a $15 investment. At first I didn't pay attention to the fit around the mag release spring and had a problem with mag retention, just a slight bit of interference was enough to release the mag when firing. The mag seemed to latch, but not when fired. Filing more clearance above the spring cured the problem. Best Regards Joe