Magazine Release Spring

06-12-2001, 08:33 PM

The spring popped out when I removed the left grip. Which side of the spring should face the grip? The convex or concave? I assume it's the concave because the little tit at the end of that side of the spring apparently fits into a small semi-circle cut into a little slot on the frame; but I want to make sure. Also, is the spring numbered? Mine is not. Thanks. Ad.

BILL · 06-12-2001, 08:41 PM

It should be replaced with the concave side facing outward. I have not seen this spring numbered.

06-12-2001, 08:45 PM

Thor · 06-12-2001, 09:57 PM

MAny times on repo grips, the little slit that allow this spring to move is not cut deep enough to allow this spring to move correctly. I have the grips off and I slowly place the left grip in place while watching this spring, if placing the grip in place MOVES the spring and mag release button there is NOT enough clearance. In extreme cases the mag can pop out of the gun during recoil. Just something to watch for if you replace the grips on the gun! Thor

06-14-2001, 11:12 PM

Needless to say, I replaced the left grip with great care (ie, GREAT FEAR) and neither the spring nor mag release button moved. The mag engages/disengages well; with solid clicks. I haven't shot the gun since removing the grips; however, I'll keep my eyes open for "mag pop-out" the next time I'm on the range. BTW: my eys were big as saucers when I removed the grip and this THING fell out!!!My immediate thought....It's broke...it's broke, sniff!! However, I got out a parts diagram; and it only took about an hour to find a picture of a teeny, teeny part that lookd sort of like what had fallen out. Then it only took about TWO hours to realize that the THING didn't want to be pushed (read "forced") into place. Instead, it simply wanted to be gently slid into position. I'm learning...slowly...but I AM learning. Thanks, again. Ad.

06-12-2001, 08:33 PM	#1
Ad. Guest Posts: n/a	Magazine Release Spring The spring popped out when I removed the left grip. Which side of the spring should face the grip? The convex or concave? I assume it's the concave because the little tit at the end of that side of the spring apparently fits into a small semi-circle cut into a little slot on the frame; but I want to make sure. Also, is the spring numbered? Mine is not. Thanks. Ad.

06-12-2001, 08:41 PM	#2
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Magazine Release Spring It should be replaced with the concave side facing outward. I have not seen this spring numbered.

06-12-2001, 08:45 PM	#3
Ad. Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, Bill EOM (EOM)

06-12-2001, 09:57 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Magazine Release Spring MAny times on repo grips, the little slit that allow this spring to move is not cut deep enough to allow this spring to move correctly. I have the grips off and I slowly place the left grip in place while watching this spring, if placing the grip in place MOVES the spring and mag release button there is NOT enough clearance. In extreme cases the mag can pop out of the gun during recoil. Just something to watch for if you replace the grips on the gun! Thor

06-14-2001, 11:12 PM	#5
Ad. Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, Thor Needless to say, I replaced the left grip with great care (ie, GREAT FEAR) and neither the spring nor mag release button moved. The mag engages/disengages well; with solid clicks. I haven't shot the gun since removing the grips; however, I'll keep my eyes open for "mag pop-out" the next time I'm on the range. BTW: my eys were big as saucers when I removed the grip and this THING fell out!!!My immediate thought....It's broke...it's broke, sniff!! However, I got out a parts diagram; and it only took about an hour to find a picture of a teeny, teeny part that lookd sort of like what had fallen out. Then it only took about TWO hours to realize that the THING didn't want to be pushed (read "forced") into place. Instead, it simply wanted to be gently slid into position. I'm learning...slowly...but I AM learning. Thanks, again. Ad.