Got help w/ Mec-Gar Spring Replacement

Karl · 05-05-2007, 08:10 PM

Dave,

I have never replaced a spring in a Mec-Gar mag but I have replaced several of the plastic bases with wood bases. Never had a problem getting those pins out. The trick might be having a punch just the right size. I tap the pin out with a brass punch. I support the "exit" side of the magazine where the pin comes through with a tiny socket from a 1/4" socket set. Hope this helps. KFS

05-05-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Dave, I have never replaced a spring in a Mec-Gar mag but I have replaced several of the plastic bases with wood bases. Never had a problem getting those pins out. The trick might be having a punch just the right size. I tap the pin out with a brass punch. I support the "exit" side of the magazine where the pin comes through with a tiny socket from a 1/4" socket set. Hope this helps. KFS