Trouble removing the magazine release

DaveinTN · 01-04-2007, 12:19 AM

Ed & Jerry,

I guess there are two reasons I want to take the pistol apart.

The first is that I want to clean out the 90 years of gunk that has accumulated so that the action won't be hampered if I take it to the range.

(Just to be on the safe side, I just purchased another "hold open" so that the numbered original part won't be subject to possible breakage. I also bought some plastic replacement grips so that the numbered un-chipped grips will stay intact.)

The second reason is that I'm just plain curious. Taking the pistol apart helps me to understand how it works and gives me a sense of the creativity that went into the design and manufacture. However, I don't intend to break the pistol down to every individual part (I may be compulsive but I ain't crazy.)

Your advice about the leaving the magazine spring alone makes a great deal of sense. I'll be leaving it and the breakdown lever spring undisturbed.

Thanks for the input,

Dave in TN.

Ron,

You hit the nail on the head! I looked at the top of the spring with a 10x loupe and it was exactly as you described. If I ever have to replace the spring, I'll use your suggestion.

Dave in TN.

01-04-2007, 12:19 AM	#5
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Ed & Jerry, I guess there are two reasons I want to take the pistol apart. The first is that I want to clean out the 90 years of gunk that has accumulated so that the action won't be hampered if I take it to the range. (Just to be on the safe side, I just purchased another "hold open" so that the numbered original part won't be subject to possible breakage. I also bought some plastic replacement grips so that the numbered un-chipped grips will stay intact.) The second reason is that I'm just plain curious. Taking the pistol apart helps me to understand how it works and gives me a sense of the creativity that went into the design and manufacture. However, I don't intend to break the pistol down to every individual part (I may be compulsive but I ain't crazy.) Your advice about the leaving the magazine spring alone makes a great deal of sense. I'll be leaving it and the breakdown lever spring undisturbed. Thanks for the input, Dave in TN. Ron, You hit the nail on the head! I looked at the top of the spring with a 10x loupe and it was exactly as you described. If I ever have to replace the spring, I'll use your suggestion. Dave in TN.