Magazine maintenance...

G.T. · 02-15-2011, 05:02 PM

Hi Mike, You'll certainly learn a lot during your quest, but I'm a lot the same... I also like to get a complete understanding of the task at hand... If you are successful at removing the follower button, there WILL be enough of the riveted end left to re-install... the trick to that... is to use aluminum for the anvil part, (to rest the follower button checkered head against), and tape some support spacers along the shell to raise it up just a wee little bit as to allow the follower to float in the tube... Then set the follower on the follower shaft by tapping on the follower itself thru the relief hole first, then set the rivet end with a #2 Stanley nail set, (if short) or a small flat punch (if long or irregular shaped??) One smart shot usually tightens it for life! Let us know how it turns out for you! best to you, and good Luck! til...lat'r.....GT

G.T. · 02-15-2011, 05:21 PM

Hi to all, this might be a good time to let the member know that when sending me a mag to repair, I usually charge a $35.00 bench fee for each mag. for all necessary repairs less parts, which are extra... If a new wood bottom needs to be installed, then it's $50.00 for all including return postage... Kind'a like tossing in the labor...I repair everything thats within my ability range, and always strive to return a far better mag then started with! I really want to see the members get their monies worth! I've never yet repaired one in under one hour! And, most take me an avarage of 3 or 4 hours ...unless I screw up!, then it's all weekend...

... That being said, I really appreciate the support and business that the forum members have afforded me! I've had lot'sa mags sent in for repair recently, and have been at it pretty steady... Thanks to all who have sent me work, and the kind words of support that have followed!

Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

02-15-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,540 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,019 Posts	follower button reset Hi Mike, You'll certainly learn a lot during your quest, but I'm a lot the same... I also like to get a complete understanding of the task at hand... If you are successful at removing the follower button, there WILL be enough of the riveted end left to re-install... the trick to that... is to use aluminum for the anvil part, (to rest the follower button checkered head against), and tape some support spacers along the shell to raise it up just a wee little bit as to allow the follower to float in the tube... Then set the follower on the follower shaft by tapping on the follower itself thru the relief hole first, then set the rivet end with a #2 Stanley nail set, (if short) or a small flat punch (if long or irregular shaped??) One smart shot usually tightens it for life! Let us know how it turns out for you! best to you, and good Luck! til...lat'r.....GT

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02-15-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,540 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,019 Posts	Mag Repair Costs... Hi to all, this might be a good time to let the member know that when sending me a mag to repair, I usually charge a $35.00 bench fee for each mag. for all necessary repairs less parts, which are extra... If a new wood bottom needs to be installed, then it's $50.00 for all including return postage... Kind'a like tossing in the labor...I repair everything thats within my ability range, and always strive to return a far better mag then started with! I really want to see the members get their monies worth! I've never yet repaired one in under one hour! And, most take me an avarage of 3 or 4 hours ...unless I screw up!, then it's all weekend...... That being said, I really appreciate the support and business that the forum members have afforded me! I've had lot'sa mags sent in for repair recently, and have been at it pretty steady... Thanks to all who have sent me work, and the kind words of support that have followed! Best to all, til...lat'r....GT