John Banks
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Does anyone know if it's possible to disassemble 645 mags without damaging them? And if so, how?
Obviously, they don't have a removable baseplate like the later 3rd Gen mags do. I have attempted the "1911 method" (compressing the spring, retaining it by sticking a punch through one of the viewing windows, and removing the follower), but the follower seems to be permanently attached to the spring.
I'd like to get mine apart to replace the springs since they're old and fatigued, but I am not sure how to do so without damaging them. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Obviously, they don't have a removable baseplate like the later 3rd Gen mags do. I have attempted the "1911 method" (compressing the spring, retaining it by sticking a punch through one of the viewing windows, and removing the follower), but the follower seems to be permanently attached to the spring.
I'd like to get mine apart to replace the springs since they're old and fatigued, but I am not sure how to do so without damaging them. Any info would be greatly appreciated!