Replacing a mag spring

thephilster · May 28, 2015

I ordered a couple 12-round mags from Midway for the S&W 669 and they sat on the shelf for some time, because I didn't go to the range much in Illinois. I retired and moved to Arizona and went to the range and found I could only put 3 rounds in the mag. Passed it around, and no one else could put more in either.

I contacted Midway and it had been "too long" since I bought them and said to go to S&W. S&W is sending me a couple springs, but not quite sure how to replace them, haven't had to before.

Any tips? (pics attached)

Thanks much!

grif684 · May 28, 2015

Push in pin at bottom, hold it in while sliding floorplate forward and off magazine, being careful not to let spring and follower fly out. Pay attention to the orientation of the spring, replace in reverse order.

armorer951 · May 28, 2015

Wear safety glasses.

jsbethel · May 28, 2015

Your problem is the follower, not the spring. Read this thread - http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/347509-third-gen-mags-sale.html

This issue is noted in the comments on the Midway site - the magazines are on sale as we speak - Smith & Wesson Mag S&W 469 669 6904 6906 6924 6926 6944 6946 9mm Luger

thephilster · May 29, 2015

Wow... thanks...

You'd think S&W would be aware of this by now and inform the customer that the spring isn't the issue.

Well, at least I didn't have to pay for the springs. I'll hold onto them for future use. May have to bring them to the local gun shop to have them filed.

Thanks for all the tips!

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